JOHN R. SELLICK, M.B.A.

Carol Stream, IL. 60188 630-510-0277 johnrsellick@comcast.net

Purchasing Manager
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Supply Chain/Purchasing professional with over 20 years experience in electromechanical manufacturing environments. Responsibilities involve sourcing direct and indirect products and services throughout the world including Sweden, England, Germany, Mexico, China, Japan, Taiwan and other Pacific- Rim countries. Leveraged global and domestic suppliers to ensure cost saving initiatives, exceeded cost reduction goals. Maintained high product and service levels, and analyzed supply trends to secure best pricing options. Experience has led to knowledge of MRP, ERP, AS400, JIT, MRO, LEAN Manufacturing, E-Kanban and VMI/SMI replenishment systems. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011 to 2011 KUSTOM SEATING UNLIMITED, INC., Bellwood, IL A $50 M Rail Industry Seat manufacturer Purchasing Manager Directed staff of five buyers and $25M spend. Member of Leadership Team. ISO core team representative. Responsible for customer program management. Negotiated pricing and terms with key suppliers. Implemented policies to improve customer response time. 2008-2011 Colorado Technical University Full-Time Student MBA Logistics/Supply Chain Management 2008 to 2009 RAVEN ANTENNA SYSTEMS, Aurora, IL An $84M Electronic equipment manufacturer Purchasing Manager Responsible for managing purchasing, inventory, receiving, and logistics operations. Managed staff of five and $30M spend. Negotiated with current suppliers, attaining a cost reduction for an annual cost savings of $2.6M for raw materials including steel and metal products, and MRO supplies. Reduced packaging costs by $1.04M dollars for an annual spend of $8M. Directed purchasing responsibilities for Asian sourced components. Developed domestic and international supply chains. The global market for steel experienced material shortages due to high demand and reduced mill production, and price increases up to 40%. Negotiated steel price stability for 6 month periods. Solicited bids from alternate domestic suppliers and renegotiated Asian contracts resulting in an average savings of 26%. Eliminated all air freight shipments within first quarter due to strategic planning strategies.

2000 to 2007 IMI CORNELIUS, INC., Glendale Heights, IL A $1B food equipment manufacturer Commodity Manager (2005 to 2007) Directed the sourcing, negotiations, and performance of Asian and domestic suppliers. Implemented strategies to achieve cost reduction goals. Managed $25M budget. Developed a new Engineering Change Notice procedure, conducted cross-functional trainings and facilitated correct ordering for on time product delivery. Established new purchasing procedures. Coached and supported buying personnel. Secured savings of $320K for packaging spend of $4M a year during a time of with volatile price increases multiple times a year. Negotiated packaging contract locking in current year prices for major product line, saving $78K year. Worked with supplier and engineers and created alternate packaging designs, achieving an additional annual cost savings of 20%.

Purchasing Agent (2000 to 2005) Sourced domestic and Asian suppliers for machines metal and plastic products, metal fabrications and stampings. Purchased production materials i.e.; steel, metal components, steel fabrications, molded parts, etc. Administered $20M spend. Developed purchasing procedures to expedite order placement of requisitions. 1994 to 1999 FAST HEAT, Elmhurst, IL $18M industrial equipment manufacturer Purchasing Manager Managed the purchasing, inventory control and storeroom activities. Purchased capital equipment and high volume commodities including steel and packaging. Oversaw staff of eight. 1993 to 1994 AMGLO/KEMLIGHT LABORATORIES, Bensenville, IL Manufacturer of specialty lamps including lights for: warning; photography; stage; strobes, aircraft, runway, tower, and medical devices. Purchasing Manager Performed all commodities buying, managed stock room personnel and sourced product to specifications and drawings. Reorganized a stockroom layout to increase inventory accuracy. Reduced stock-outs by 70%. Designed a new cycle count program for an inventory system that provided verification. Inventory was maintained at a 96% accuracy level. 1989 to 1993 DACOR CORPORATION, Northfield, IL Privately owned manufacturer of scuba diving equipment. Purchasing Manager Hired as Senior Buyer and advanced to manager. Responsible for two buyers.

Directed the logistics function pertaining to shipments from American, European, and Pacific Rim countries. Restructuring of preferred freight carriers and rate negotiations resulted in 15% cost reduction. Managed purchasing and inventory control personnel including hiring, coaching, and evaluating performance. Built a strong team dedicated to meeting established goals and enhancing team effectiveness. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MBA Logistics / Supply Chain Management GPA 4.0 Colorado Technical University BS Business Business Management / Project Management Colorado Technical University
Member of Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society

APICS Certification: Successfully completed 4 modules