Chris Pakula
Global Sourcing Program Manager @Lamplight, Home Of The Tiki Brand
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WORK HISTORY
Global Sourcing Program Manager @Lamplight, Home Of The Tiki Brand
Developed, and implemented a strong center for Global Sourcing, Program, Supplier Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management.• Create scorecards, Supplier inspection process ASL, and improve on-time delivery by 23%.• Implement Make vs Buy transitions with both Supplier and Customer Company programs.• Develop/Manage price/cost list model to support supply chain resiliency planning, competitive market analysis, identify risk and improvements for ROI resulting in 2.4M in savings over 3 years.• Reduced Global Supply Chain Risk outside of China by adjusting spend of $6.8M to the U.S. within two years while managing an overall spend of $68M annually.• Partner with business segment leadership teams to resolve unique challenges and leverage opportunities. Major categories include Metals, Plastics, Fabrications, Castings, Electrical Hardware/Software, etc.• Developed and implemented processes systems to drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationship, and NPD management (R&D - Project lifecycle).• Lead Stage Gate process for Cross-Functional members.• Manage and train members related project and program management using MS Project, 2P/3P events excel, and other tools, while reporting to stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Management and Leadership
WCTC
Automation Systems Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Waukesha West High school
Diploma
University of Maryland
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Waukesha County Technical College
Associate of Science - AS
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS PAKULA
Self-motivated professional offering 20+ years of Supervisory and Manufacturing Industry…
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