Michael J.

Gackowski
621 Hapsfield Lane
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(815) 347-5047
mgfcb4f0@westpost.net
SUMMARY:
Certified Purchasing Manager/Electronic Component Engineer with over 15 years of
expertise in Analyzing Inventory, Identifying unnecessary costs, and Efficientl
y scheduling Procurement functions. Responsible for Determining Needs, Developin
g Strategies, Planning and Providing Procurement Sources. Consistently Exceeded,
Service Expectations for Suppliers and Procurement Department Customers. Increa
sed profit margins while providing excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
* Strategic Planning / International Procurement
* Inventory Management / Operations Management
* Warehouse Design / Logistics /Transportation
* Cost Reductions /Product Design/ Vendor Management
* ISO 9001 Compliance / RoHS Compliance
* MRP/ERP Systems Integration / MS Office
* Optoelectronics Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
LEDretrofitting, Inc. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 03/2009-Present
Design and Implementation of high power Led modules for streetlights, parking ga
rages and warehouses.
Operations Manager:
* Responsible for engineering, sales and marketing of high power led modules for
public and private facilities.
* Created led modules that use 75% less power and provide twice the light that f
it into existing fixtures.
* Designed luminaires used in several municipalities.
* Achieved design specification for Metra train stations.
* Designed and produced units for the city of Wilmette.
* Created units to replace existing metal halide elements in warehouse fixtures.
* Provided direction for incorporation, DBE certification, and corporate insuran
ce.
CircuitWorks Corporation Lake Bluff, IL. 60037 03/2008 -03/2009
Project Manager:
* Responsible for customer relations and the component procurement of optoelectr
onic circuit board assemblies.
* Increased sales by 35% in the Optoelectronics assemblies.
* Lowered costs by correcting inventory specifications and tolerances.
* Managed customer inventory for consignment inventories.
Telefonix, Inc., Waukegan, IL 60045
Materials Manager: 03/2007- 10/2007
* Procurement of cable, injection molded parts, hardware and electrical componen
ts.
* Managed small team in the Purchasing, Inventory, Order Scheduling, and Shippin
g/Receiving Departments.
* Negotiated lower costs for custom molded parts, saving $94,000/yr.
* Assisted four departments through successful ISO 9001 certification.
* Acquired factory scheduling and eliminated past due customer orders.
* Improved vendor relationships with strategic planning and forecasting.
Rica Surgical Products, Inc., Schiller Park, IL 60176
General Manager: 11/2006 -03/2007
* Procured, relocated, re-engineered and promoted a new line of electrical produ
cts.
* Designed and set-up manufacturing facility for electrical thermal pads. Establ
ished supplier base for all materials and logistics. Developed and maintained we
bsite for the new product line.
Subtronics Assembly, Inc. Gurnee, IL 60031
Purchasing and Materials Manager: 2002 - 2006
* Purchased printed circuit boards, electronic components, and capital equipment
.
* Provided customer quotations, scheduled production, customer service and accou
nting functions.
* Managed full time employees
* Implemented new MRP /ERP software to serve as a foundation for growth.
* Completed supply chain realignment that reduced material costs by 40%.
* Reduced inventory 25% during my first year.
* Acquired new equipment and software that improved factory output by 48% while
reducing labor by 10%.
* Increased factory output, lowered labor and material costs resulting in record
profitability.
James Electronics, Chicago, IL 60018
Corporate Materials Manager: 2000 - 2002
* Material procurement and logistical support for (3) manufacturing locations ac
ross the United States and Mexico with supervision of (7) full time buyers (4) m
aterial handlers.
* Reclassified product resulting in a $250,000 refund from United States Customs
.
* Eliminated material shortages through revised MRP and supply chain management.
* Provided new Asian suppliers to increase profit margins by 28%.
Energy Savings, Inc., Schaumburg, IL
Logistics Manager/Asst. Materials Manager: 1998 - 2000
* Production scheduling, warehouse operations, transportation/distribution costs
, order scheduling for European distribution facility with purchasing authority
for (7) million dollars annually, comprising of all magnetic materials and mecha
nical components.
* Developed MRP, Kan-ban and reorder points to eliminate factory shutdowns.
* Reduced component material costs by $700,000 in the first year.
* Increased factory throughput by 400%, increased warehouse capacity 300%.
* Applied R.F. bar code technology and improved inventory accuracy by 24%.
* Negotiated new freight contracts to lower costs by 50%.
Kenall Manufacturing Co., Gurnee, IL 60031
Commercial, industrial and architectural light fixture manufacturer
Senior Buyer: 1984 - 1998
* Procurement of: capital equipment, computer network equipment, transportation,
electronic assemblies, steel, aluminum, silicone /rubber extrusions, corrugated
paper, packaging and fasteners.
* Decreased costs by $74,000 during the first (18) months.
* Reduced critical component lead times by 60%.
* Implemented supplier integration programs to lower total costs 75%.
* Lowered transportation cost 22%.
* Initiated a recycling program generating revenue of $25,000 annually.
* Completed IES Lighting Design Schooling.
Additional positions held at Kenall Manufacturing:
Warehouse Manager, Inventory Cost Analyst/CNC Programmer, Group Leader Metal Fab
rication Department.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
DePaul University, Naperville, IL
Amada School of Engineering
Illuminating Engineering Society
Chicago Electrical Training
Oakton Community College