Robert K. Zuccarello 281-***-**** Houston, Texas 77065

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Global Supply Chain Professional: Results oriented, expert supply chain manager with hands on experience of increasing company performance and profitability through customer service, project management, talent management and employee empowerment. Exceptional analytical skills combined with a proven ability to manage programs with cross-functional, high performing teams to develop talents, deliver customer service, develop strategic partnerships, and successfully complete complex projects. Expert in identifying and implementing key processes to improve efficiency and accomplished in all areas of project management. Able to quickly and effectively identify, build and maintain business relationships.

Areas of Expertise include:

Supply Chain Optimization

Relationship Management

SME of Raw Materials

Vendor Negotiations

Process Improvements

Problem Resolution Specialist

Stakeholder Communications

Motivational Leadership

Procurement & Planning

Strategic Sourcing & Analysis

Global Team Management

Contract Management

International Experience

Operations Management

Cost Reduction /Innovation

Professional Experience

Weatherford International, LLC • Houston, TX • 2018 to 2019

The company participates in the Oilfield Services segment manufacturing downhole tools, equipment and technology used in the exploration, drilling, extraction, production and reservoir management of hydrocarbons.

Global Category Manager-Raw Materials

Worked with cross-functional teams to collaborate, coordinate and consolidate global raw material spends, reduce excess inventories and evaluate vendor quality to drive cost savings within the manufacturing and production environments. Worked directly with plant managers, purchasing managers and inventory controllers at each of the manufacturing and service centers in North America, Canada, South America and the Middle East. Responsible for negotiating global and regional contracts for bar, mechanical tubing, capillary tube, coil pipe and plate in carbon, steel, alloy steel, stainless, brass and nickel alloys to support Weatherford Global Manufacturing operations. Monitored the contract compliance of a global raw material spend of $153M.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed a Global team consisting of 6 direct reports and 23 indirect reports.

Reduced a supply base of nearly 1,200 raw material vendors to less than 400 suppliers globally. The U.S. vendor base was reduced to less than 75 key suppliers.

Member of the Transformation Team responsible for 14 initiatives responsible for driving cost reductions in raw materials of over 10%, yielding a net savings of nearly $15M.

Coordinated directly with vendors to navigate through Weatherford’s Chapter 11 Restructuring and filing process to ensure the uninterrupted supply of raw materials to manufacturing and production.

Worked directly with Abu Dhabi Manufacturing team to secure a contract with ADNOC for nickel alloy flow couplings. This resulted in an initial $2.1M purchase of pilgered tube to meet the first delivery.

Reduced obsolete/excess rotor bar inventory at WFT-Edmonton PCP plant by nearly $1.3M in 2018.

Drove Value Added/Value Engineered initiatives by working directly with Engineering, Metallurgy and Manufacturing to reduce cost from raw materials used in manufacturing by 15-35%.

Drove purchasing changes for select products from Distribution to Mill Direct ie. brass barrel liners resulting in a 52% cost savings of $2.9M.

Consolidated DOM tubing spends to drive $3M NRB savings for WFT-Colorado Springs ALS plant.

Positive influence to drive purchasing improvements and inventory management within the manufacturing supply chain.

Baker Hughes, a GE Company • Houston, TX • 2012 to 2018

The company participates in the Oilfield Services segment manufacturing downhole tools, equipment and technology used in the exploration, drilling, extraction, production and reservoir management of hydrocarbons.

Sr. Raw Materials -Strategic Sourcing Manager

Led a team in cross-functionally collaborating to analyze materials inventories, demand, and vendor quality to make the most advantageous acquisition decisions and to ensure supplies were available when needed to meet changing levels of demand. Managed materials orders of carbon, steel, alloy steel, stainless, and nickel alloys to support the Navigation Manufacturing facility with an annual raw material spend of $60M. Evaluated their effectiveness to minimize expenses and increase company profitability. Positively implemented process improvements for supply chain optimization.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed a plant level procurement team consisting of 3 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.

Spearheaded a cost-cutting initiative for Intelligent Well Systems (IWS) to implement the use of 2507 Super Duplex materials versus 718 Nickel and saved $2.5M during the course of the project.

Directly contributed towards the reduction and repurposing of obsolete raw materials for a savings of $500K annually.

Certified Green Belt in Inventory Management and Lead-time Reduction for a manufacturing environment with consignment stock and supplier management inventory systems.

Reduced raw material costs with Continental Alloys & Services by $35K monthly for an annualized savings of $420K.

Safety Champion President for five years. Led 25 Safety Champions in a manufacturing facility with 241 employees and over 13M safe hours. Award recipient of 12 Chairman's Awards for Safety.

Valbruna Stainless • Houston, TX • 2008 to 2012

The company is privately held and operated from Vincenza, Italy, with additional remelt capacity in the U.S. and Canada. They extrude bar, tube and structural shapes in non-ferrous alloys of stainless steel and nickel that is distributed through service centers throughout the world.

Mill & Distributor Sales Manager

Specialized in coordinating material pricing for qualified distributors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of stock, spot purchases, and mill quantities of non-ferrous products to meet the applicable ASTM, ASME, Federal & European specifications for the Gulf Coast and SE US Product forms in round, square, hex, flats, angles, pipe, and ornamental tubing.

Key Accomplishments:

Cultivated successful client relationships, led in developing and implementing strategies, goals, and services to achieve organizational objectives.

Provided superior customer service and support based on customers’ needs; including inquiries, costs, and problem resolutions.

Samuel, Son & Company • Houston, Baton Rouge, & Baltimore • 2000 to 2008

The company is family owned and operated since 1855. They are a leading metals and industrial products manufacturer, processor and distributor committed to delivering high quality products with operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Processed Plate Sales Manager / Inside Sales Manager-Baton Rouge, LA

Successfully worked to identify new customer needs and establish the necessary cross-selling partnerships to create new markets and build solutions resulting in new revenue streams. Implemented the overall sales process, including lead generation, relationship management, and marketing communications. Leveraged senior sales experience and communication expertise to lead contract negotiations, managing both internal & external stakeholders.

Key Accomplishments:

Achieved success in developing new business opportunities, retaining key accounts, and maintaining a profitable and growing book of business.

Developed strategic plans based on industry trending and market segmentation to improve growth within existing accounts and new business development.

Consistently achieved sales goals and worked to expand to new territories to increase sales revenues YOY.

Additional Experience:

Buyer/Planner Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, TX

Business Planning Analyst Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, TX

Portable Engineering Coordinator Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, TX

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, B.S.B.A., University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC) #14869806, Management and Strategy Institute

Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Texas

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