Slawek Raczkowski: Business Manager in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Work experience
Best Mate Company
Business Manager | 01/2019 - Current
* Create brand and setup manufacturing and prototyping for multiple project implementations
* Create manufacturing contracts, manage and negotiate contracts
* Manage initial development of sourcing, Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications
* Managed ordering, pricing for components, negotiate with vendors and ensure on time delivery
* Built reporting, forecasts and buy plans for 12 months
* Implement new techniques and buying methodology
Neil Pryde
Supply Chain Manager | 01/2015 - 01/2019
* Managed pricing for components and materials, negotiate with vendors and look for alternatives
* Built cost reduction projects from data insights, 1.5 million USD savings in first 2 years, collaborate with designers and distributors to maintain margin models
* Managed projects and product development timelines, on time launch every season
* Key Performance indicators implementation, reporting internally
Crocs
Regional Planner AND Planning Supervisor AND Global Planning Manager | 01/2010 - 01/2015
* Delivered 55 millions pairs of shoes yearly at 99% on time in full level to America, Europe, Asia
* Created work processes, procedures, recruitment and training of 10 employees in China
* Coordinated ordering, expediting, 50k PO's changes a year, forecasting reviews, sales&operational planning cycle, kanban planning for wholesale, retail, e-commerce channels also factory loading allocation
* Made new product introduction timelines for 450 new products per year: production trials, tooling investment calculations, manufacturing product release
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts
Material Planner | 01/2009 - 01/2010
* Planned production materials and components considering delivery times and safety margins
* Solved problems with delays, goods quantity and quality, actively engage suppliers
* Work with engineering change notes for new product introduction
Volvo Construction Equipment
Planning Specialist | 01/2008 - 01/2009
* Analyzed requirement reports which lead to minimize stock outs in the longterm, Just in Time and Kanban replenishment policy
* Negotiated and signed 10 product delivery and logistics responsibility contracts with vendors
* Performed role of active internal ISO 9001:2001 auditor