Supply Chain R D

Anthony Simonetti

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pangea Made Rochester Hills, MI

Global Buyer Aug 2020- Aug 2025

Managed global sourcing and procurement of raw chemicals and CAPEX equipment across multiple regions, ensuring cost-effective and timely supply chain performance

Collaborated with engineering, operations, and R&D teams to align procurement activities with technical specifications, safety regulations, and sustainability initiatives

Maintained strong supplier relationships; utilized ERP systems to manage purchase orders/budgets with compliance

Chase Plastics Clarkston, MI

Buyer Oct 2017- May 2020

Responsible for sourcing/managing all nylon (poly-amid and subset) nomenclatures

Identify customer preferences and forecasting consumer trends/demand planning

Evaluating suppliers according to prices, quality, sustanability and determine best option

Negotiate freight terms and cost savings based on list pricing

Fiat Chrysler Automotive Auburn Hills, MI

Buyer Aug 2016 – Oct 2017

Responsible for managing General Services for all US and Canadian sites (annual spend > $150M)

Developing and implementing sourcing strategies, identifying potential sources, managing quotations, negotiating, and awarding long-term contracts

Diversity Supplier Development Champion for Indirect Services Purchasing Team

Major commodity groups include:

oCall Center, Security, Fire Protection, Medical Services, Total Waste Management, Uniform/Laundry Services, Outreach/Recall, Inventory Audit

Buyer (Contractor) April 2016- August 2016

Collaborate with regional counterparts around the globe to develop unique strategies to leverage supply base

Assist in bid analysis, develop Pre-RFQs and sourcing recommendations

Plex Systems Troy,MI

Buyer Feb 2013 - April 2016

Establishing and managing contracts with suppliers to maintain cost saving advantages

Place orders and ensure inventory is properly distributed

Quoted alternative specs; negotiated and leveraged warranty agreements; initiate/participate in supplier assessments

Assisted in forecasting hardware/software spend based on churn, future headcount, upcoming renewals and historical allocated budget requirements

Frito Lay Plymouth, MI

Operations Manager Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

Contribute to cross-functional teams across MRP to ensure inventory quantities were met day to day

Managed second shift warehouse operations (17 employees) executing performance evaluations/growth of employees

Supported/serviced the Sales team to help deliver on time precise orders by efficient and accurate picking (430 different SKUs of product, maintaining a compliance of 97%)

Facilitated maintenance of regional headquarters and warehouse

Member of the Zero-Landfill team, charged with reducing landfill and trash pick up

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2011

TECHNICAL SKILLS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Certified Purchasing Professional, CPP (American Purchasing Society, January 2016)

Proficient in SAP- (PentaSAP), Epicore, Workday, Salesforce, Business Warehouse and Microsoft software,

Volunteer: Open Hands Food Pantry St Johns Church, Royal Oak April/May 2025

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