Mitchell Zakula
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Supplier Management Lead at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, achieved zero critical shortages through strategic sourcing and effective team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in process improvements and negotiations, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in managing complex supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of essential aerospace components.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Management Lead
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
10.2020 - Current
- Directed supplier management efforts for proprietary Boeing space program in Florida.
- Created and updated weekly shortage reports, enhancing visibility of supply issues.
- Chaired weekly shortage meetings with internal teams to prevent work interruptions.
- Managed prioritization of over 2,000 parts each week to support manufacturing needs.
- Assigned and balanced purchase requisitions among buyers for optimal workload management.
- Eliminated critical shortages from over 2,000 to zero for last two missions.
- Oversaw multiple national suppliers to guarantee timely material deliveries.
- Engaged with Boeing teams to address design flaws, ensuring alignment with suppliers.
Principal Logistics Planner
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, Florida
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for End of Life (DMSMS) management/obsolescence for Strike Program at Northrop Grumman.
- Managed Bill of Materials containing over 20,000 individual line items.
- Led efforts with suppliers and engineering teams to provide accurate end-of-life data in quarterly reports (SDRLs).
- Successfully engaged suppliers to provide clear and transparent data by hosting bi-weekly meetings that improve the quality of their reports.
- Opened case reviews for DMS/Obsolete parts that would negatively impact programs.
- Provided detailed information regarding the end-of-life information known and recommended options available that minimized program risk.
- Rising Star Performance Award – Recognition for quick action and team support going above and beyond – March 2020
Logistics/Transportation Support Rep
United Launch Alliance
Cape Canaveral, Florida
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Responsible for transportation and logistics of Atlas V and Delta IV Rockets at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida for NASA and Air Force Launches.
- Supported leadership team by running Engaged Management and General Managers Monthly Review meetings.
- Tracked metrics and followed up with team to close action items at the launch site.
- Provided public and private tours of the ULA facilities and Cape Canaveral Launch Site to customers, new employees, and executives.
- Monitored launch activities and provided real-time schedule updates to the timeline for both ULA and customers.
- Included supporting launch day activities; nights and weekends.
- Submitted base support requests for security escorts and roadblocks upon delivery of rocket.
- Managed transportation of any oversized loads that came into Cape Canaveral.
Channel Development Manager – Southeast Region
BCM One
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed IT solutions for customers ranging from small to enterprise businesses.
- Delivered proposals and pricing thus leading customers to choose the best solution for their company.
- Managed over 60 independent sales partners around the country.
- Worked with sales engineering team, carriers, and partners to ensure the right products are delivered to the customer.
- Raised new monthly revenue in the Southeast Region from $500/month to over $10,000/month consistently.
- Pushed partners to improve metrics and close new business opportunities.
Subcontract Administrator
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Marietta, Georgia
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed proposals and negotiated subcontracts for major avionics commodities.
- Managed portfolio of subcontracts of $15M+ for C130-J aircraft program.
- Negotiated $1.2M+ reduction in subcontract expenditures for C-130 program; engaged in intense negotiations with supplier to manage contracts for high-dollar components.
- Boosted on-time delivery with monthly supplier visits and active management of open orders.
Education
Masters of Space Operations -
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
12.2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2012
Skills
- Supplier management
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Strategic sourcing
- Risk mitigation
- Process improvement
- Negotiation tactics
- ERP systems proficiency
- Demand forecasting
- Distribution planning
- Supplier negotiation
- Materials planning
- Production scheduling
- Supplier selection
Timeline
Supplier Management Lead
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
10.2020 - Current
Principal Logistics Planner
Northrop Grumman
11.2019 - 05.2020
Logistics/Transportation Support Rep
United Launch Alliance
08.2017 - 11.2019
Channel Development Manager – Southeast Region
BCM One
07.2015 - 03.2017
Subcontract Administrator
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
05.2013 - 07.2015
Masters of Space Operations -
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University