John Chabo
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
A results-driven professional with 3-5 years of experience in aerospace procurement and supply chain management. Skilled in project management, negotiation, risk management, and cost reduction, with expertise in Epicor, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite. Bilingual with strong leadership, customer service, and strategic planning abilities, focused on driving efficiency and collaboration in dynamic environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Commodity Manager
Rhinestahl (RH Aero)
01.2025 - Current
- Increased supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies for potential supply disruptions, safeguarding company operations and profit margins.
- Reduced costs for raw materials through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors.
- Created frameworks to evaluate and track cost reduction opportunities post-acquisition with partners and suppliers.
- Introduced strategies to quantify savings and improve procurement efficiency after the merger of supplier networks.
- Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), Contracts
Strategic Category Manager
Rhinestahl CTS
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Identify best supplier cost that meets customer requirement and issue purchase orders
- Bundle/Negotiate price and lead time with suppliers to increase margins according to company goals
- Hold supplier reviews to develop relationships, identify and reduce risks, monitor orders, manage supplier’s capacity, ensure performance, and secure OTD
- Find solutions for suppliers when they face procurement roadblocks
- Supplier risk management and onboard commercial or source-controlled suppliers to meet customer needs, new demand, find alternatives for obsolete parts
- Negotiate payment terms with new or existing suppliers
- Offer support to team by reviewing drawings and finding the best supplier to build the tool
Manager on Duty
Colectivo Coffee
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Purchase all supplies required for managing and maintaining store operations
- Deliver café positive financial results in accordance to budget
- Maintain culture of positive accountability that adheres to standard operating procedures
- Train new and existing employees on systems to ensure the highest level of performance
Café Staff
Colectivo Coffee
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Entered customer order into POS computer system
- Executed orders accurately and efficiently
- Maintained a positive customer service experience
Freelance Pianist
Chabros Music
02.2015 - Current
- Execute highest level piano performance for small, medium, and large venues
- Communicate and schedule with multiple organization levels regarding all event elements
- Create, write, market, and perform original music
Freelance Translator
Freelance Translator
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Written and verbal translation from Arabic to English for multiple agencies including legal, governmental, educational, and private organizations
Education
B.S. - Supply Chain Management
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Bi-lingual
- Risk Management
- Cost Reduction
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Creativity
- Sales
- Epicor
- SAP
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Teams and Outlook
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Strategic Commodity Manager
Rhinestahl (RH Aero)
01.2025 - Current
Strategic Category Manager
Rhinestahl CTS
09.2021 - 12.2024
Manager on Duty
Colectivo Coffee
06.2016 - 05.2021
Café Staff
Colectivo Coffee
04.2015 - 06.2016
Freelance Pianist
Chabros Music
02.2015 - Current
Freelance Translator
Freelance Translator
01.2014 - 08.2015
B.S. - Supply Chain Management
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
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