CRAIG VELICEVIC
Supply Chain Manager
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced supply chain professional with extensive experience in purchasing, planning, inventory control, vendor relations, and contract negotiation. Skilled Demand Planner who develops, maintains, and manages key performance data for the senior management teams. Creates and maintains SOP and reviews forecasting inputs, inventory, and relevant performance data
Supply Chain Specialist with proven track record in optimizing logistics, procurement, and inventory management. Skilled in driving team collaboration and delivering results by adapting to changing needs. Adept at process improvement, supplier negotiation, and strategic planning. Reliable and resourceful with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Kongsberg Automotive
05.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations including inventory management, transportation and warehousing
- Develop and maintain key relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable supply of materials and services
- Analyze and monitor supply chain performance metrics, such as delivery, inventory management and timely replenishment
- Manage and coordinate local and international shipments, including customs and clearance
- Coordinate and manage the activities of the supply chain team, including setting goals and objectives
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Diamond Electric Manufacturing Company
01.2012 - 04.2021
- Managed team to procure all ignition coil components for Chrysler, Ford, Subaru, and Toyota engine programs
- Responsible for procurement of all semi-conductor, stampings, injection moldings components with annual purchase value of $145M
- Responsible for procurement of MRO supplies, such as part vending machines, capital equipment, and chemicals with annual purchase of $15M
- Successfully led improvement of low cost country supply chains for precious metals, magnet wire and microprocessors for Tier 1 customers
GLOBAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Eberspaecher North America Exhaust Systems
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Exhaust Systems Program management of all purchased components for GM, Chrysler, Detroit Diesel, Volvo and MBSI exhaust system programs
- Managed team responsible for procurement of all capital equipment, tooling, steel, and production stampings utilized in global production with annual purchase value of $55M
- Organize procurement strategies, select global qualified suppliers, negotiate contracts and scheduling agreements to service multi-site global manufacturing operations
- Negotiated $5M in direct stainless steel material savings to achieve business plan goals
- Established low-cost countries supply chain for $5M Experience in sourcing components from low-cost countries/regions
GLOBAL PURCHASING GROUP LEADER
General Motors Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Managed cross functional team of seven different commodity managers
- Powertrain Purchasing, Global Creativity Team Leader for Filtration and Powertrain Molding Team
- Coordinate buyers globally to obtain optimum purchasing leverage
- Performed buying responsibilities for Powertrain components with annual purchase value of $197M
- Overlap and interface with multiple customers - Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
- Performed buying responsibilities for Powertrain components with annual purchase value of $33M
- Participated in raw material Supply Chain initiative that resulted in $3 M cost savings
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Walsh College
Troy, MI01.2000
Skills
- SAP
- Team Leader
- Cost Reductions
- Logistics
- Negotiation
- Problem solving
- Program management
- Scheduling
- Supply Chain Crisis Management
- Bid coordination
- International Business
- Procurement Expertise
- Operations Control
- Corporate Logistics
- Inventory Control
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics management
- Supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing
- Performance tracking
- Supply chain distribution
- Supply chain risk management
- Relationship building
- Supplier negotiation
- Logistics planning
- International purchasing
- Procurement expertise
- Multi-plant experience
- Supply and demand requirements
- Negotiating
- Purchasing oversight
- Cost reduction strategies
- Pricing negotiation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Timeline
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Kongsberg Automotive
05.2021 - Current
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Diamond Electric Manufacturing Company
01.2012 - 04.2021
GLOBAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Eberspaecher North America Exhaust Systems
01.2005 - 01.2011
GLOBAL PURCHASING GROUP LEADER
General Motors Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Walsh College
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