Michael Smerekanicz
Monroe
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced, project-driven environment, focusing on effective planning and resource management. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and optimize resource allocation. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can drive success and innovation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales and Operations
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
11.2024 - Current
- Optimize network utilization through Coupa Llamasoft software, encompassing our mines, terminal distribution centers, and railcar fleet
- Collaborate with Commercial teams to drive business and Operations teams to increase utilization of assets
- Manage team of planners to optimize their areas of responsibility and promote growth
- Manage yearly forecast/budget, striving to drive maximum volumes while minimizing waste
Director of Sales and Operations Planning
Covia Corporation
06.2018 - 10.2024
- Optimized network of two merged companies, utilizing Coupa Llamasoft optimization software
- Provided Executive team weekly updates on synergy tracking as a result of the merger
- Managed team of planners to optimize their areas of responsibility and promote growth
- Responsible for monthly/yearly forecasting of the Energy business
Senior Manager, Sales and Operations Planning
Unimin Corporation
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Optimize weekly orders utilizing Coupa Llamasoft optimization software, providing shipment and production plan to mines.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
Manager, Sales and Operations Planning
Unimin Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Optimized weekly orders to maximize margin utilizing Coupa Llamasoft software
- Ad hoc analysis on potential Sales opportunities
- Manage yearly forecast for the Oil & Gas segment
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Unimin Corporation
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed Mining plant evaluation models for Capital Projects.
- Built Five Year Strategic Financial Planning Model for Oil & Gas Segment sales
- Integral part of the team that built the Coupa Llamasoft model to optimize the network to drive margin
- Quarterly re-forecasting of the Oil & Gas segment
Accounting Manager
Unimin Corporation
02.2005 - 05.2014
- Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and fixed asset accountant.
- Manage Annual Budget, gathering and analyzing Sales volumes and operating costs.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
Senior Accountant
Unimin Corporation
02.2000 - 02.2005
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Consolidate foreign subsidiaries utilizing Controller software
Education
MBA - General Studies
Quinnipiac University
HamdenAssociate of Science - Accounting
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTBachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Revenue forecasting
- Sales reporting
- KPI analysis
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Sales projections
- Sales tracking
- Operational planning
- Network Optimization
- Forecasting/Budgeting
Hobbies
- Involvement in English Setter Rescue organizations, including fostering and transport
- Gardening and landscaping
Timeline
Director of Sales and Operations
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
11.2024 - Current
Director of Sales and Operations Planning
Covia Corporation
06.2018 - 10.2024
Senior Manager, Sales and Operations Planning
Unimin Corporation
08.2017 - 06.2018
Manager, Sales and Operations Planning
Unimin Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2017
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Unimin Corporation
05.2014 - 12.2015
Accounting Manager
Unimin Corporation
02.2005 - 05.2014
Senior Accountant
Unimin Corporation
02.2000 - 02.2005
MBA - General Studies
Quinnipiac University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Connecticut
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