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Conrad Stolcers

Conrad Stolcers

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Supply Chain Specialist with fifteen years of experience who has managed all aspects of supply chain, while working closely with internal customers and a diverse vendor base to understand and satisfy clients’ needs with urgency, accuracy and professionalism.

Work History

Senior Sourcing Specialist

TEMPUS LABS LLC.
01.2018 - Current
  • Processed quotes, requisitions and purchase orders for a rapidly growing laboratory (Start-up mode) while managing an increasing supplier-base and product portfolio.
  • Lead projects to build infrastructure of the new lab spaces including coordinating service providers and logistics.
  • Led Supplier Selection process to maximize cost savings and delivery time.
  • Source new equipment and materials for lab growth and expansion. Purchases exceed 1M per week.

Buyer

LIGHTOLOGY, LLC.
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Timely processing and fulfillment of showroom and internet orders by maintaining proper inventory levels and by expediting backorders
  • Working closely with internal customers and external partners to ensure end-users needs are met
  • Work with suppliers to maintain all records and product information
  • Key member of team averaging 3,000 new purchase orders with a monthly buy over 2M.

Buyer

ANI SAFETY & SUPPLY
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Expedite special orders for key accounts, sourcing new suppliers as needed
  • Negotiate pricing based on volume and market trends
  • Follow a structured model for processing purchase orders
  • Improved and maintained supplier relationships
  • Controlled costs and improved efficiency by educating sales and customer service to follow purchasing guidelines and company vision.

Buyer

OPTICS PLANET
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Purchased products for a web-based company with a dynamic inventory with as many as 20,000 items
  • Managed purchase orders, identifying items that should be kept in stock
  • Negotiated pricing based on inventory levels and market demand
  • Tracked inventory levels on a quarterly basis
  • Partnered with Marketing and Sales to manage stock levels
  • Managed relationships with large brands, including 3M, Sellmark, Safariland & Suunto
  • Lowered inventory levels through hand-on management, marketing and returns.

On-Side Coordinator

VWR INTERNATIONAL
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed distribution of medical supplies at Northwestern University
  • Processed transactions and maintained stock levels
  • Purchased specialty items that often required expedited shipping
  • Increased orders 60% by consistently meeting clients’ needs with product availability.

Inventory Control Manager

PAPER SOURCE
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Controlled an inventory of more than 20,000 SKUs at a distribution center and 26 retail locations throughout the U.S
  • Managed staff and set clear expectations for performance
  • Adapted quickly to meet the supply chains of a retail operation
  • Wrote procedures and implemented best practices for managing inventory.

Project Manager (Contract Position)

BYTE MANAGERS
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Organized projects to translate print catalogs into digital formats, serving as a liaison between customers and outsourced technical specialists in India
  • Reviewed and tested websites, ensuring that industrial and technical descriptions were accurate (Tractor Supply Company)
  • Introduced a process to gather accurate, consistent data based on models learned at Grainger.

Product Information Analyst

W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Communicated with internal/external clients and suppliers to explain technical and design aspects of the company’s diverse product lines
  • Led projects to improve data quality
  • Tracked information from product associations, including UNSPSC codes, Trade Names, Cross-Reference, aliases, accessories, and alternatives of all Grainger products
  • Demonstrated strong industry knowledge and integrity that won the trust of internal and external customers
  • Maintained good relationships with key clients, including General Electric, Square D, Motorola, Stanley, Black & Decker, and the U.S
  • Government
  • Decreased one million null searches on website by 5%, working with IT to improve search capability and accuracy.

Supplier Development Manager

W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Sourced and selected suppliers for specialty products not in the Grainger catalog to satisfy needs of large clients
  • Communicated daily with sales staff and suppliers to determine availability, price and lead time
  • Negotiated terms for price and delivery for products not under contract
  • Resolved problems related to changes in price or supply issues
  • Evaluated supplier performance, including turn around time on quotes, delivery, and returns
  • Analyzed purchasing data to identify opportunities for inventory expansion/consolidation
  • Recognized by being nominated with the Grainger R.E.A.C.H
  • Award (employee of the year)
  • Cut costs and improved quality/delivery by building a network of suppliers
  • Promoted from a position as a Sourcing Specialist (1999-2000).

Commodity Coordinator & Purchasing Agent

W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Selected as part of a team outsourced to manage the inventory of a key client (FelPro)
  • Managed complex relationships, working with internal/external clients to extend business relationships
  • Demonstrated, tracked, and documented areas of cost saving and efficiency
  • Quickly resolved supply chain issues that affected production
  • Promoted from positions as a Cycle Count Lead Person (1994-1997) and Accuracy Auditor (1992-1994).

Education

Economics

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, Illinois

A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts -

WRIGHT COLLEGE
Chicago, Illinois

Skills

  • Sourcing/Purchasing
  • Negotiation
  • Inventory Analysis
  • Product Information
  • Staff Supervision
  • Supplier Relations
  • Expediting Orders
  • Problem Resolution
  • Supply Chain Management

Hardware Software

  • SAP
  • Epicor
  • Netsuite
  • TSO/Mainframe
  • AS400
  • Business Objects
  • Access
  • Excel
  • Word
  • WDSII
  • MP2
  • Lotus Notes
  • Focus
  • Great Plaines
  • CAMBAR
  • Data/Content Authoring Tools
  • Several proprietary software applications

Timeline

Senior Sourcing Specialist

TEMPUS LABS LLC.
01.2018 - Current

Buyer

LIGHTOLOGY, LLC.
01.2014 - 01.2018

Buyer

ANI SAFETY & SUPPLY
01.2012 - 01.2014

Buyer

OPTICS PLANET
01.2010 - 01.2011

On-Side Coordinator

VWR INTERNATIONAL
01.2009 - 01.2010

Inventory Control Manager

PAPER SOURCE
01.2008 - 01.2009

Project Manager (Contract Position)

BYTE MANAGERS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Product Information Analyst

W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
01.2002 - 01.2006

Supplier Development Manager

W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
01.2000 - 01.2002

Commodity Coordinator & Purchasing Agent

W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
01.1997 - 01.1999

Economics

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts -

WRIGHT COLLEGE

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