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Shawn Czarnecki

Corona,CA

Summary

A highly motivated and Strategic Supply Chain Professional with 29 years of experience in all aspects of supply chain disciplines. Have been a key individual contributor at well-known industry leading companies such as Jacuzzi Brands, and National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, a division of General Dynamics. Have successfully sourced an annual spend of 180 million dollars in various commodities and components throughout the Pacific Rim, Mexico, and Canada. Recognized by management and peers for integrity, dependability, and flexibility in meeting objectives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director Global Strategic Sourcing

Jacuzzi Brands
05.2021 - Current
  • Negotiated $4.3M ABS sheet savings on $14.7M spend via resourcing to qualified supplier.
  • Negotiated $4.9M Extruded Acrylic savings on $25M spend via incumbent neg and resourcing.
  • Negotiated $6M Resin savings on $30M spend incumbent neg and resourcing.
  • Set strategic plans and KPI goals to strengthen operations and drive growth.
  • Successfully sourced new product ontime, within specification, with a qualified supplier for NPD (New Product Development) programs.

Sr. Director Sourcing & Purchasing

Jacuzzi Brands
11.2014 - 05.2021
  • Lead Bath Purchasing and Planning Teams.
  • Maintained supply of raw materials for manufacturing for Bath and Spa facilities. Total down time was 7 days while our competitors were down for 20 to 30 days post covid shut downs.
  • Managed supplier payment expectations during covid to insure supply.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Director of Sourcing

Jacuzzi Brands
03.2010 - 11.2014
  • Inventory reduction of $7.64M on finished purchased goods and Asia supplied raw materials.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.

Sr. Commodity Manager

Jacuzzi Brands
12.2008 - 03.2010
  • Developed, launched, and managed $20M in spend for a toilet program at Lowes.
  • Saved over 17 million dollars through low cost country sourcing and leveraging supplier spends throughout the different manufacturing locations.
  • Moved a domestic spend of 80 million to low cost countries.
  • Reduced warranty costs due to packaging failures by 60%.

Purchasing Manager

Jacuzzi Brands
02.2007 - 12.2008
  • Managed Team of 5 Buyers.
  • Developed cross-functional 5S teams to insure standardization throughout the manufacturing locations.
  • Launch two oversea projects on time and under budget (Clawfoot bath and Ristorre shower collection).

Sr. Buyer

Jacuzzi Brands
02.2001 - 02.2007
  • Created and implemented RFQ process.
  • Developed and tracked past due items, which reduced past due's from 242 items to 4 items.
  • Created and implemented Terms and Conditions with support from Legal
  • Led team to move from green bar to laser printing of purchase orders.

Buyer

NASSCO
05.1998 - 02.2001
  • Responsible for the procurement of purchase specifications and bill of material such as pumps, switchboards, motor control centers,controllers, strainers, pressure vessels, tanks, anchors, and fittings. Spend of $30M
  • Developed and implemented a kanban system for pipe shop, reducing inventory administrative cost.
  • Lead buyer on lean design project implementation.


Junior Buyer

NASSCO
04.1997 - 05.1998
  • Responsible for procurement of spec material such as pumps (centrifugal and rotary) , motor operated valves, relief valves, and control valves. Also responsible for bill of material components, which included all fittings and valves for large ocean going ships (approximately 4,000 line items of varying quantities).
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.

Vender Material Coordinator

NASSCO
02.1996 - 04.1997
  • Acted as liaison between Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Suppliers to resolve material issues.
  • Purchased materials to resolve material deficiencies.
  • Led team that created, tracked, implemented a on-block structure units shortage report which resulted in a 91% reduction of material shortages in three months.
  • Developed a Material Problem Report that informed stakeholders of current issues.


Procurement Coordinator

NASSCO
07.1994 - 02.1996
  • Liaison between Engineering, Production, Planning, and FOS (Fabricated Outside Services) suppliers.
  • Created, implemented, and tracked a Shortage Analysis Report which reduced shortages by 98%
  • Worked on process improvement team to correct material descriptions and provide paint codes on drawings.


Education

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills Northern High School,
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Vision
  • Global Sourcing and Supplier development
  • Best in class Commodity Practices
  • Outstanding Presentation / Communication Skills
  • Exceptional Supply Chain Management and proven Business Negotiation Skills
  • New Product Development
  • Trouble Shooting & Issue Resolution
  • Supplier Relationship Management

Timeline

Sr. Director Global Strategic Sourcing

Jacuzzi Brands
05.2021 - Current

Sr. Director Sourcing & Purchasing

Jacuzzi Brands
11.2014 - 05.2021

Director of Sourcing

Jacuzzi Brands
03.2010 - 11.2014

Sr. Commodity Manager

Jacuzzi Brands
12.2008 - 03.2010

Purchasing Manager

Jacuzzi Brands
02.2007 - 12.2008

Sr. Buyer

Jacuzzi Brands
02.2001 - 02.2007

Buyer

NASSCO
05.1998 - 02.2001

Junior Buyer

NASSCO
04.1997 - 05.1998

Vender Material Coordinator

NASSCO
02.1996 - 04.1997

Procurement Coordinator

NASSCO
07.1994 - 02.1996

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills Northern High School,

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