Justin Klodzinski
Akron,NY
Summary
Experienced professional with Supply Chain and Management experience.
Proven track record for implementing effective processes that deliver cost-saving efficiencies. Polished individual skilled in multitasking while establishing lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Buffalo Metal Casting
01.2015 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing and safety programs efficiently.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Buyer
Northrop Grumman
07.2004 - 12.2014
- Built long-term supplier relationships with suppliers to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders.
- Placed orders for consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements per the contract.
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on assigned commodities. (Metal, PWB, IC, Conn, RF)
- Managed the day to day activities of the buying staff
Buyer
Filtration Unlimited
01.2000 - 07.2004
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY12.1998
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation
- Purchasing and Planning
- Purchasing
- Supervision and Training
Timeline
General Manager
Buffalo Metal Casting
01.2015 - Current
Buyer
Northrop Grumman
07.2004 - 12.2014
Buyer
Filtration Unlimited
01.2000 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY College At Brockport
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