2. I started out in the restaurant business before
making the move the manufacturing industry. I
have experience in purchasing, sales/marketing,
customer service and management. I take pride
in my work and have a GREAT work ethic. I like to
cross train myself to become a valuable
employee and have a CAN DO attitude.
Challenges are my specialty; need something
difficult completed, I will get it done!
3. Triumph Gear Systems
Controlled machine tool consumables inventory by implementing
vending machines while lowering usage by 11%
Cut cost of MRO supplies by 10% while maintaining on time delivery
and quality
Negotiated bar stock contracts with vendors to lower costs by 10%
while maintaining quality standards
VGage
Created terms for purchase orders
Found new cooling units for our gauging machines that were $600.00
cheaper
Negotiated new pricing from 2 of our major vendors
Belmont Equipment
Created structured training program
Established direct mailing program
Accounts up an average of 20%
Main account up 33% *(see attached sheet)
4. Developed and orchestrated purchase orders, while maintaining budget
constraints and guidelines for: Steel, mechanical, electrical and
pneumatic, outside services, and MRO supplies
Conducted product research to ensure quality and cost controls
Assisted in the development of long term contracts or other creative
acquisition strategies and performed cost/price analysis for each purchase
order
Oversaw the development and management of the component inventory
level plan in conjunction with Operations Inventory Management
Established and continuously developed the necessary supplier base to
ensure availability of quality materials in a timely and cost effective
manner
Reviewed contract terms and technical specifications to identify any
special requirements: contractor submittals for scheduled progress
payments.
Evaluated and analyzed vendor products and services to maintain quality
and on time shipment of products
5. Performed cost/benefit analysis of products to determine the best
choice for the company
Established criteria and strategy for contract negotiations with
existing suppliers as well as new suppliers and contractors
Reviewed market price levels for components on a quarterly basis and
negotiate with suppliers as needed
Performed analysis of vendor performance capabilities by creating a
spreadsheet to track pricing and delivery of supplies
Oversaw the issuance of purchase orders and proper follow-up to
ensure the timely delivery of materials and purchased end items.
Approved all purchase orders and invoices. Ensured that all materials
are received and invoices approved in a timely manner
Developed policies and procedures for work involving the evaluation
of contract price proposals, negotiating, administering, and/or
terminating contracts for the procurement of supplies and services
using formal procedures and ISO guidelines
6. Performed excellent customer service, including order
processing and troubleshooting
Developed and orchestrated repair orders, while maintaining
budget constraints and guidelines
Processed invoices and billing for the Service Department
Product sales, customer service and troubleshooting
Prepared price quotations for current and potential customers
Generated leads for sales reps
Logistics (Managed domestic and international shipments to
customers)
Prepared NAFTA documents for shipments to Canada and
Mexico
Wrote departmental procedures for proper training and ISO
requirements
7. Introduced new products into the market via direct marketing
Performed product promotions
Performed qualitative & quantitative research
Provided quotations to current and potential customers
Developed product pricing to match market trends
Created and maintained Sales and Marketing reports
Increased customer base by local area marketing and
maintaining a high quality product and dependable service
Developed marketing strategies & advertising for current and
new products to create customer awareness by creating market
specific fliers with products that sells well in the area
Performed qualitative & quantitative market research using
ticket sales and surveys to create a detailed marketing plan
8. Increased profitability by managing controllable
costs (food, paper and labor) and decreasing
waste
Effectively communicated store goals
Effectively communicated assigned projects and
established goals to ensure quotas were being
met
CreatedTEAM environment by settingTeam
goals and establishing a interdepartmentalThink
tank
9. MSWord / Excel / PowerPoint / Access
Auto CAD Reader
HTML
ADP
AS400
ERP - CRM,
Quick Books
SAP Purchasing
10. Excellent communication skills
Ability to read blueprints
Attention to detail & multi-tasking
Proven supervisory and organization skills
Team Building
11. Baker College
Bachelor in Business Management
Emphasis in Marketing
3.52 G.P.A.
Graduated Cum Laude
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Project Cost Estimating Certification - 1/2/2015 -Triumph University
State of Michigan Real Estate License - 9/2013 - North Oakland County Board
of Realtors
Karrass Effective Negotiating Certification - 9/2013 -Triumph University
Project Management - 05/2012 – 08/2012 - Macomb Community College,
ClintonTwp, MI
SAP Certification - 4/2012 - Michaels Management Corporation
12. Please contact me via email at:
rgralewski@yahoo.com
Thank you for taking the time to view
my presentation. I look forward to
speaking with you.
