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Michael J. Fabrizio

Michael J. Fabrizio

Burleson,TX

Summary

Personable and methodical professional with strong aptitude for organizational and analytical tasks. Possesses solid understanding of production workflows and proficiency in inventory management and scheduling software. Capable of driving efficiency and enhancing productivity through effective planning and coordination.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

100% Commissioned Sales Associate

AutoNation Ford Burleson
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Take new E-leads and cold call certain customers from Equity mining to draw up new business
  • Negotiate with customers on car deals to get them a price that is suitable for them and the dealership
  • In five months since starting have worked myself into the middle of the pack + for sales and have worked deals anywhere from $6,800 to $82,900 + tax, tags and title
  • Work the phones and email/text from phone or laptop to keep customers engaged until I can get them in for an appointment
  • Maintain good customer service, and relations while also working the internal relationships to make myself the most well rounded in the building.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

ICN DC Distribution Planner

CommScope Inc.
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Respond to Customer Service Team request/expedites in a timely manner
  • Monitor and support fluctuating demands though SAP – MRP systems
  • Monitor daily performance and assess long term business issues
  • Foster positive relationships with both external and internal suppliers and customers
  • Continuous Improvement – work with suppliers, customers, demand planning, logistics and operations to maintain and increase profitability
  • Support processes on invoice discrepancies, solve discrepancies on incoming material
  • Planning functions are done utilizing SAP S/4 Hana completely
  • Inventory management – maintain order policies and maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing inventory levels
  • Also, analyzing safety stock levels & forecast to provide recommendations to the Demand Planning team
  • Analyzed sales trends to accurately forecast demand, enabling more efficient allocation of resources and reducing stockouts.

Supply Chain Production Planner

Golden State Foods, Burleson, Texas
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability by quickly mastering and excelling in new systems, including D365 and BI Portal
  • Led and facilitated daily Operations Meetings to review safety protocols, discuss prior day production outcomes, and develop winning strategies for improved efficiency
  • Ensured seamless weekly schedules for customer orders and deliveries, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Acted as a key liaison between Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Shipping, and Management teams, optimizing delivery quality and minimizing potential disruptions
  • Spearheaded corporate safety initiatives, emphasizing a culture of safety, and fostering a safe working environment for all staff

Senior Production Planner

WestRock Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Strategically orchestrated daily customer order operations, ensuring timely fulfillment of deadlines and enhancing efficiency
  • Conducted daily reviews of schedules, optimizing machine use and productivity to achieve production targets
  • Provided regular and accurate order status updates to the Customer Service team, fostering effective communication and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated seamlessly with Customer Service, plant personnel, and Shipping departments to expedite order processing and delivery, streamlining the entire supply chain
  • Demonstrated leadership by imparting extensive training on Kiwi RSS, SAP S/4 Hana and successfully initiating tech-optimized processes at the Mesquite, TX facility
  • Skillfully demonstrated excellence in forecasting paper needs for the plant while maintaining railcar levels with the paper so as to reduce demurrage
  • Utilizing forecast demands to better prepare for future demands to eliminate shortages in paper for the most important customers
  • Spearheaded corporate safety initiatives, emphasizing a culture of safety, and ensuring a secure working environment for all
  • Utilized SAP IBP for planning and maintenance work orders
  • Worked with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices
  • Innovatively designed a novel railcar tracking sheet, resulting in a significant reduction in demurrage fees and enabling accurate monthly billing estimates
  • This tool proved invaluable during railcar backlogs caused by excessive shipments or insufficient unloading, enabling strategic railcar diversion to an offsite warehouse, and thereby minimizing demurrage costs
  • Maintained flawless production during vacation time as a backup supervisor of the corrugator and converting

Production Planner

International Paper
07.2002 - 02.2020
  • Skillfully drafted comprehensive production schedules for diverse manufacturing operations, effectively meeting consumer demands and optimizing production efficiency
  • Efficiently managed resource allocation, inventory control, and backlog management, ensuring smooth and seamless production
  • Successfully led lean paper inventory activities, implementing measures to curtail waste and reduce the liability of supplied materials, resulting in cost savings and increased sustainability
  • Fostered continuous communication and collaboration with key systems, including Kiwi, FFF, SAP, and Witron, to identify and implement process enhancements for improved operational performance
  • Proactively enforced scrap-reduction measures leading to a significant reduction in waste and a boost in production yield
  • Successfully reduced trim waste from 2.7% to 2.56% over a year period
  • Diligently upheld corporate safety initiatives, prioritizing a culture of safety and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations
  • Utilizing forecast demands to better prepare for future demands to eliminate shortages in paper for the most important customers
  • Skillfully demonstrated excellence in forecasting paper needs for the plant while maintaining railcar levels with the paper so as to reduce demurrage
  • Worked with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills by effectively managing vacation coverage for 40 union employees, ensuring continuous production without disruptions
  • Utilized SAP IBP for planning and maintenance work orders
  • Quickly filled in for supervisor and seamlessly lead 40 people in converting and6 at the corrugator for a week at a time
  • Production did not dip during my time in charge

Cryptologic Technician

United States Navy
07.1993 - 07.1997
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing specialized equipment to assess network, server, and hardware security, ensuring signal integrity, and safeguarding critical information
  • Lead and coordinated training simulations, providing valuable expertise to IT teams for the successful implementation and operation of new IT facilities
  • Actively contributed as the lead installer for key technology systems, including Sun Microsystems, Cisco Routers, and Microsoft NT software, during the start-up phase of SpintCom
  • Delivered communications systems and networks to around 15 personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Marketing

Lakeland University, Plymouth
11.2023

Skills

  • Results-driven Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations Expert in strategic planning, procurement, inventory management, and logistics coordination
  • Skilled in analyzing supply chain data and forecasting demand to ensure adequate inventory levels and timely product availability
  • Strong vendor management abilities, adept at negotiating contracts and building collaborative partnerships with suppliers
  • Proficient in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs
  • Excellent collaboration abilities facilitate seamless coordination between production, procurement, and logistics teams
  • Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting
  • Quality Assurance & Control, Client Satisfaction, Cost Optimization, Risk Management
  • Team Training, Process Optimization, Operations Management, Team Training & Development
  • Technical Proficiencies: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Google, Kiwiplan, D365, BI Portal, JDE

Affiliations

  • Member, The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
  • Member, Knights of Columbus
  • Member of HOA Architectural Committee

Timeline

100% Commissioned Sales Associate - AutoNation Ford Burleson
04.2024 - 10.2024
ICN DC Distribution Planner - CommScope Inc.
11.2023 - 03.2024
Supply Chain Production Planner - Golden State Foods, Burleson, Texas
08.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Production Planner - WestRock Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2022
Production Planner - International Paper
07.2002 - 02.2020
Cryptologic Technician - United States Navy
07.1993 - 07.1997
Lakeland University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and Marketing

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