Joseph Sorokes

About Joseph Sorokes

Supply Chain Manager with demonstrated managerial leadership and effective communication skills, material cost reduction, delivery lead time improvements, resiliency development, and inventory control.SAP Super UserCPIM CertificationDevelopment of supply chain strategies and focused product management.Lead materials management activities – planning/scheduling, inventory management, procurement, logisticsDirect purchasing activities for production materials and non-production materials including capital and facilities (MRO, etc) and minimizing purchase price varianceBuild organizational capability though development plans, mentoring, driving accountability, cross-training & succession planningRecommend alternative course of action as part of closed loop process to reconcile differences between production capacity and unconstrained demandOut-sourcing activities to meet demand requirements and reduce supply chain riskDevelop commodity strategies in alignment with Corporate direction and business needsExecute supply chain programs; establish and maintain procedures for the departmentResponsible for reviewing Excess & Obsolete inventory and Reduction Activities

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Eaton

   Jan 2012 — Present · Olean, NY, US

   Supply Chain Manager - Olean NY Sales, Forecasting, Shipping, Receiving, On Time Delivery, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Lead Time Reduction Inventory Control, Purchasing, Cost Savings, E&O Reduction, MRO SAP Super User in Master Scheduling, Production Control, Master DataSupply Chain Manager directing all aspects of materials management; encompassing scheduling/planning of production orders; procurement of raw materials (strategic and tactical); material movement (incoming receiving, move and outbound shipping) and purchasing of capital and all requirements to operate the facility. Accountable for all materials management and supply chain reporting for the Olean, NY plant.Implement methods, practices, and techniques to ensure the lean movement of materials through the supply chain, and appropriate inventory levels while meeting customer delivery requirements.Lead and facilitate the SIOP process for the site, ensuring cross-functional participation, accountability, and procedural compliance with a focus on Demand/Supply Alignment and maintaining lead times that meet market expectations.Initiate, support and lead continuous improvement activities.

Education

• St. Bonaventure University

  BA, Marketing

  1993

• Jamestown Community College

  AS, Management

• Jamestown Community College

  AS, Math / Science

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Six Sigma
• 2004 Cooper Shining Star Award for Customer Service
• 5s
• 25 Yrs Dedicated to Providing Outstanding Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Cpim
• Lean Manufacturing
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Microsoft Publisher
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Apics
• Sap Products
• Kanban
• Microsoft Word
• Kaizen
• Engineering
• Event Planning
• Management
• Production Planning
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sap
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Mrp
• Training
• Microsoft Publisher, Powerpoint, Excel, Word Proficiency