Steven P.

Karol
Mailing address: Email: Telephone:
270 Edgemere Drive (585) 663 - 1439, home
Rochester, New York 14612 (585) 233 - 5688, cell
Objective
Attain a Senior Strategic Procurement/Supply Chain/Commodity Management position
where I am able to drive value for a Rochester, New York based "top 100" compan
y.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology
Major in Operations Research & Production Management
Major grade-point 3.2/ 4.0
* Coursework: Supply Chain Management; Managing the Cost of the Supply Chain; C
ontract development and management; Global Sourcing; Global Logistics
Experience
* Market Segment Commodity/Sourcing Manager-Calvary Automation Systems 09/2008-
01/2009.
* Purchasing/Commodity Manager (contract)-ITT Space Systems Division 03/2007-09
/2008.
* Sourcing Manager (contract)-Constellation Generation Group-R.E. Ginna Nuclear
Power Station 03/2005-07/2006.
* Facilities Maintenance-Rochester Institute of Technology 01/2003-02/2005
* Purchasing Manager-Valeo S.A.-Valeo Electrical Systems 01/2001-09/2002
* Strategic Sourcing Manager-Emerson Electric, ENI Division 02/2000-01/2001
* Purchasing/Strategic Fine Chemicals+Resins & Plastics Supplier Manager-Eastma
n Kodak Company 01/1990-05/1999
* Director Sales Forecasting-Marketing-Eastman Kodak Company 01/1981-01/1990
Personal Qualities
A pragmatic leader and a results driven team player that is an effective communi
cator within all levels of an organization.
Interests: Industrial/Specialty Chemical business; Procurement Team Success and
Organization Success
Memberships: served local town as a Planning Board Member; Member of the Executi
ve Committee for the Greece Little League; coach for Monroe County Babe Ruth Bas
eball; former member of the Charlotte Kiwanis Organization-served as Vice Presid
ent of the Executive Committee.
Personal Interests: Family, Baseball Coaching & Chemical Business
Amplification of Experience
Please see the following compilation-
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a "hands-on" pragmatic solutions-based supply chain strategist, commodity
manager, negotiator, and visionary change agent with vast experience in the crea
tion/execution of a strategic plan that meets goals/targets across several organ
izations. Particularly effective at reducing costs, team player/mentor/leader an
d adding value while providing focused leadership, communications and superior c
lient/customer satisfaction. I am collaterally qualified with experience in vend
or development (including minority supplier development) and in the cultivation
and management of global strategic supplier relationships through specialized kn
owledge of the Far East, Latin America, and the European, and Canadian sectors.
Also experience dealing with the US Government-FAR, DFAR and ITAR
Areas of expertise
? Procurement Process ?Budgeting / Forecasting
? Negotiation of Contracts ? SOX Controls/Procedures ? InventoryManagement
? Global, Strategic Sourcing ? Vendor Development/Mgt.
? Team Leadership
? Project/Risk Management ? Contract Development/Mgt.
? Focused Customer Serv.
? Technical Competence ? Cross-Functional Teams
? Market Analysis
EXPERIENCE
CALVARY AUTOMATION-Commodity Segment Manager [03/2008-01/2009] earned savings of
$14k for the electronic Controls Segment within three months, successfully mana
ged start-up business for Calvary in the US and Far East.
ITT INDUSTRIES-Space Systems Division (Contract Purchasing Commodity Manager-Ele
ctrical/Electronic Procurement [03/2007-09/2008] Purchasing for U.S. Government
Projects-ITAR, FAR, DFAR controlled
CONSTELLATION GENERATION GROUP, R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Station, Rochester, NY
Sourcing Manager for the Constellation Central Sourcing Group / Contract Appoin
tment [03/2005-07/2006] Performed a broad range of Supply Chain-Procurement func
tions within the Supply Chain Management Organization through Day & Zimmerman St
affing Services. Emphasis upon the establishment of Sub-contracts, administratio
n of existing contracts, the development of continuous improvement programs with
incumbent suppliers and supply partners, and assist Ginna in day-to-day and out
age related activities.
? Spearheaded a scientific/technical initiative for planned outages that saved $
2.8M over 4 years
? Established Fleet Wide (103 generating sites) Subcontract agreements
? Incorporated Central Supply Sourcing Nuclear Procedures into recently acquired
Ginna processes
? Acquired proficiency with Constellation's numerous Supply Chain Management Com
puter Systems
? Led the team that negotiated a new supply source for a site-wide maintenance S
ubcontract with savings of $1.2M; saved the firm $320K by successfully leading a
team that negotiated an off-site reliable power source
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY [01/2003-02/2005] FacilitiesMaintenance
VALEO S.A., NORTH AMERICA DIVISION, Rochester, NY
Purchasing Manager/Contract Appointment/Employee [01/2001-08/2002]
Reported directly to the Motors Plant Director, earned recognition for the abili
ty to develop and lead purchasing groups to be a valuable asset to departments a
chieving quantifiable results and continuous improvement from both a deliverable
s and professional standpoint.
STEVEN P. KAROL
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EXPERIENCE [Continued]
? Optimized the supply chain by eliminating non-value adding costs and consolida
ting the vendor base
? Reduced tooling costs by 15% by resourcing to suppliers committed to continuou
s improvement
? Resourced Vacuum form supply reducing cycle time by 50% with key improvements
in quality and cost
? Coordinated purchasing efforts with "sister" plant in Juarez, Mexico
EMERSON ELECTRIC - ENI DIVISION, Rochester, NY
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Commodity Analyst/Contract Appointment [02/2000-01/
2001]
Recruited to position to maintain the business relationship with two PCBA contra
ctors and attain global sourcing of scarce electronic components to meet demand
schedules.
? Led a sourcing initiative that resulted in a new supply partnership for ENI's
main commodity
? Removed two incumbent suppliers not meeting cost targets and/or delivery expec
tations
? Achieved savings of over 40% (on $35M) due to creation of a new vendor Subcont
ract
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY
Purchasing/Strategic Relationship Manager [01/1990 - 05/1999]
Developed and managed a global purchasing and supply chain management team that
created and implemented a significant cost reduction and productivity program. A
ttained total cost savings of $45.1M over a 9-year period with double-digit savi
ngs for 1999-2002.
? Achieved total savings of $41.5M for Kodak via deployment of value-added purch
asing initiatives in the specialty chemical segment
? Consolidated the supplier base, resourced strategic commodities, negotiated/re
negotiated key contracts
? Managed the design/execution of a multimillion-dollar outsourcing plan with So
noco, saving $4.2M
? Directed a supply chain optimization initiative that saved Kodak $4.5M over a
two-year period
? Offer specialized expertise in elevating manufacturing quality matrices throug
h Six Sigma methodology
? Launched Kodak's first successful Just-In-Time delivery system that drove crit
ical profitability targets
? Developed Subcontracts that led to $28M in savings from 1991-1995 for syntheti
c organic chemicals
? Created key partnerships in Japan [chemicals], Mexico [packaging], and Europe
[chemicals/packaging]
? Negotiated/managed global supply contracts, saving $20M on price, inventory an
d transportation costs
? Managed minority/women-owned vendor relationships that improved standing with
government clients
? Successfully managed high value commodities by using vendors committed to cont
inuous improvement
? Credited with superior performance through innovative planning and the fosteri
ng of team excellence
Sales Forecasting Director/Marketing [01/1981-01/1990]
Led the development of annual/long-term sales budgets for several major LOB's ($
550-1300M/annual
Revenue) including the Clinical Products division, formerly owned by Eastman Kod
ak Company. Held factory planning responsibility for several business units with
in a global manufacturing company.
? Developed inventory levels for regional distribution
? Achieved proficiency with lean manufacturing principles promoting "make to ord
er" environment
? Reported sales results to General Management monthly and provided change strat
egies
? Recommended changes to marketing plans, which achieved implementation
? Played key role in meeting business unit production targets for inventory leve
ls and client satisfaction
Excellent References
Honorable Discharge, US Army