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Guido Margida
Canton,OH
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain professional with 4+ years of expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, planning and manufacturing operations. Generated multimillion-dollar revenue growth through spearheading a less-than-lead time customer inquiry portal, strategic sourcing initiatives, cross-functional resource leveraging, and end-to-end process optimization - consistently delivering margin expansion rather than erosion. Excels in both long term roles and high-impact project environments, transforming inefficient operations into lean, high-performing systems that drive profitability and competitive advantage.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planner
Curtiss-Wright Farris Engineering
Brecksville, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Co-Developed and Led the RUSH (Rapid Urgent Service Handeling) expedited order program which consisted of processing and analyzing sales-rep submitted requests for accelerated lead times on customized pressure relief valves consisting of 40-60 components, ensuring rapid evaluation of feasibility, delivery commitments and costing.
- Conducted real time inventory analysis within ERP system upon receipt of RUSH requests; identified component shortages and developed mitigation strategies consisting of supplier expedites, in-house production, and material substitutions to meet aggressive customer timelines.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with suppliers, operations, engineering, planning, sales, and shipping teams to resolve constraints and secure execution plans of high-priority orders.
- Drove $8 million in booked revenue through the RUSH program within 1 year of "go-live" by efficiently converting expedited requests into fulfilled orders while maintaining high service levels and customer relationships.
- Served as primary point of contact for sales reps on RUSH inquiries, providing milestone updates, negotiating realistic timelines, and facilitating order placement to support revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
Planner
Curtiss-Wright Farris Engineering
Brecksville, OH
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Reviewed and planned incoming orders by analyzing bill of materials and identifying shortages and constraints, and proactively working to resolve production bottlenecks to meet or exceed customer requested delivery dates.
- Facilitated weekly face-to-face meetings with sales reps globally to discuss order progress, address customer concerns and align on delivery commitments and expectations.
- Served as the primary point of contact for order planning in the Australian region , translating customer requirements into executable production plans.
- Executed an inventory optimization project of the kitting/pilot assembly area consisting of cycle counting inventory, reorganization of materials based on estimated annual usage, correcting inventory levels within the ERP system, and creating visual work instructions for system transactions to accurately issue materials to production orders.
Buyer
Curtiss Wright Farris Engineering
Brecksville, OH
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Owned procurement strategies for a diverse portfolio of commodities, leveraging ERP demand signals and global inventory analysis to optimize order quantities and maintain production continuity.
- Strengthened and maintained supplier performance by tracking OTD metrics, facilitating corrective action meetings and conducting on-site supplier visits to build strategic partnerships.
- Improved supply visibility and risk mitigation through structured weekly open order reviews.
- Maintained system cost integrity and minimized negative cost variances by managing supplier price increases, price books and executing cost rolls while leveraging in house production capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Operations
University of Akron
Akron, OH12.2023
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Supply Chain Costing
- Problem Solving
- Manufacturing Operations
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Control and Analysis
- Balancing heavy workloads across competing priorities
Accomplishments
- 3x CW High Flyer Award Recipient
- CW Manufacturing Excellence Award Recipient
- L6S Green Belt Trained
Affiliations
Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Elected as the Grammateus of the universitys second-largest fraternity, overseeing 60+ active members
- Organized campus-compliant events and maintained attendance and executive board meeting records
Student Supply Chain Association
- Engaged in networking opportunities with students and local/international business leaders, fostering lasting connections and acquiring valuable insights into real-world supply chain practices.
Interests
Timeline
Senior Planner
Curtiss-Wright Farris Engineering
03.2025 - Current
Planner
Curtiss-Wright Farris Engineering
07.2024 - 03.2025
Buyer
Curtiss Wright Farris Engineering
12.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Operations
University of Akron