MICHAEL J. PIGLIACELLI

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www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pigliacelli-03b30131/

Procurement / Operations Management

Strategic Direction Polices & Processes Team Leadership

Results-driven and innovative Procurement/Operations Manager with extensive experience in analyzing data to create revenue and cost savings initiatives, developing and implementing procurement policies and processes, as well as motivating and leading high performance teams. Skilled in creatively solving problems, managing multiple projects simultaneously, improving operational efficiency, and exceeding customer expectations. Adept at building strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating cross-functionally, and effectively communicating with all levels of an organization.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Procurement Supplier Management Operational Strategy Project Management Data Analysis Negotiation Contracts

Policies & Procedures Sourcing Strategies Risk Mitigation Reporting Compliance Category Management Budgets

Customer Relationships Process Improvement Issue Resolution Performance Metrics Team Leadership Training

Coaching Communication Presentations Critical Thinking Decision-Making Problem-Solving Priority Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CORELLE BRANDS LLC, Rosemont, IL October 2020 – January 2021

Procurement Manager - MRO

Negotiated contracts and purchase agreements for manufacturing and warehouse facilities to support the manufacture of glassware, stoneware, and plasticware kitchen products.

Managed $5M of direct and indirect spend including maintenance and repair, office equipment, janitorial/custodial, uniforms, security services, and third-party labor.

Achieved $30K in cost savings through effective sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

UNITED AIRLINES, Chicago, IL May 2011 – September 2020

Senior Manager – Component Procurement

Directed and motivated a team of buyers and senior buyers in the procurement of aircraft parts and supplies to support heavy check maintenance, daily line maintenance operations, modification projects, and in-house component repairs and overhauls.

Oversaw $600M+ annual spend for engineering projects, rotable/recoverable components, commodities, and hardware, with category management of MRO, facilities, tooling, and back office.

Developed and implemented aftermarket sourcing strategies that yielded an over 30% increase in annual cost savings for rotable/repairable components purchases.

Reduced bottlenecks in supply chain while increasing cost savings and operational reliability by improving relationships with internal stakeholders in various departments and suppliers.

Coordinated purchases for over 700 multi-departmental engineering projects from inception to completion.

Created RFPs and RFQs for projects, as well as developed and stored contracts using the Ariba Contract workbench.

Developed policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement function while implementing 33% staff reductions.

Initiated surplus supplier evaluation program to increase competition within the surplus procurement space.

Collaborated with leaders in Material Operations, Engineering, Inspection, and Warehousing.

Negotiated contracts and purchase agreements with suppliers to maximize value by reducing TCO.

Developed departmental plans to integrate work requirements, systems, procedures, training, and personnel to produce a world-class procurement organization.

Conducted financial reviews of prospective suppliers to determine risk to the company.

Created supplier spending and volume reports to track project spend versus budget and determine areas of the supply chain available for increased competition or risk mitigation.

Created and delivered presentations to leadership using quantitative and qualitative supplier spend and performance data.

Ensured purchasing compliance with FAA regulations.

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES (merged with United Airlines), Houston, TX; Charlotte & Greensboro, NC November 1993 – May 2011

Manager of Technical Purchasing (August 2006 – May 2011)

Led a team of buyers in the procurement of parts and supplies for daily line maintenance operations and modification projects.

Achieved annual tactical cost savings of $5M per year for the last 3 years while improving operational reliability.

Oversaw $300M in annual spending for aircraft structures, systems, and propulsion procurement, with category management of MRO, facilities, tooling, and back office.

Coordinated purchases for multi-departmental engineering projects, and negotiated contracts to reduce TCO.

Conducted financial reviews of suppliers to determine risk and ensured purchasing compliance with FAA regulations.

System Load Planning Specialist (May 2006 – August 2006)

Planned and verified the safe loading of aircraft to maximize revenue, and communicated cargo loading instructions.

Manager of Airport Operations Safety and Systems (May 2002 – May 2006)

Created and deployed safety plans worldwide, and supervised operations reporting and control systems.

Participated in incident analysis reviews of equipment damage and occupational injury.

Developed user requirements for tech projects by creating interdepartmental teams of frontline end users and leadership.

Reviewed and approved changes to the Airport Operations Manual, and implemented training and auditing processes.

Manager of Curriculum Development (February 2001 – May 2002)

Created training programs for 6000+ employees and used statistical analysis to determine the effectiveness of the classes.

Reduced occupational injuries by 65% and ground damage by 75% through a new training course for airport ramp workers.

CSA / ASA / Lead CSA / Acting Supervisor Airport Services (June 1997 – January 2001)

Conducted on-site training to peer employees to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Supervised and ensured proper loading and unloading of aircraft by communicating daily assignments to employees.

Airport Services Team Leader (June 1996 –June 1997)

Managed, motivated, and educated a team of nine airport sales agents to deliver superior and consistent customer service.

Audited station reports, monitored performance, and controlled station inventory.

Airport Hub Operations Controller / ASA (November 1993 – June 1996)

Created daily operation plans, and resolved conflicts between customers and the airline to the benefit of both.

Responsible for Aircraft Provisioning and Supply (APS) facility ensuring proper stocking levels of aircraft supplies.

AIR JAMAICA AIRLINES LTD., King of Prussia, PA

Customer Service / Reservation Sales Agent

Customer service representative for New York City area top accounts.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration, Concentrations in Finance and Strategy, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Concentration in Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Institute for Supply Management

Air Carriers Purchasing Conference, Airline Chairman 2014, 2019; Airline Steering Committee

Aircraft Interiors Expo, Steering Committee

Beta Gamma Sigma - National Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP Ariba Buyer Ariba Contract Manager/Workbench Coupa Sharepoint

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Adobe PageMaker CorelDraw

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