Radek Loprais
Veseli nad Moravou,Czech Republic
Summary
SCM Project and Commodity Buyer at Hanon Systems with expertise in SAP and analytical mindset. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to achieve successful product launches while negotiating cost-effective solutions. Committed to fostering collaboration and driving cost-saving initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency in complex projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SCM Project and Commodity Buyer
Hanon Systems
12.2018 - Current
- Supervising and leading assigned key Thermal & Emissions and e-Fluid Pressure products in relation to suppliers
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful new product launches (incl. Program Management, MP&L, global Supplier Quality teams, resident QA, R&D, Sales..), meeting target deadlines and project budget requirements for purchased content
- Conducting cost analyses and audits to maintain data integrity within the company's ERP system, ensuring accurate/reliable information distribution.
- Reducing lead times for components by establishing good relationships and direct communication with suppliers.
- Overseeing demand planning and issuing material or tooling orders during project launch
- Communicating with suppliers to negotiate reasonable pricing on pre-serial and serial components or components undergoing design changes, etc.
- Participating in supplier selections, nominating suppliers for newly released components, managing vendor contracts, submitting-> maintaining ERP supplier records, prices and MOQs for assigned projects
- Constantly searching for cost-saving opportunities at assigned projects and applying cost-saving actions
Customer Packaging Engineer
Hanon Systems
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Ensured compliance with automotive regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on packaging standards and guidelines.
- Defining end-item customer packaging, procuring samples and serial-scale pkg fleets
- Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Testing of newly designed packages to validate their performance under various conditions, ensuring reliability, adequate compartment utilization, ergonomy and durability during shipping and handling.
- Working with cross-functional teams - MP&L, MFG Eng., Sales, Program Management, QA..
- Communication with OEM pkg experts, leading pkg approval stages and releasing end-item packaging into serial production along with conducting regular pkg fleet-size renewal
Warehouse Clerk
Eurotec K.s.
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Ensuring fluent material loop, FiFo, safety
- Processing orders and shipments preparation
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and knowledge of warehouse operations, occasionally driving fork-lifts
Education
High School Diploma -
SPS PT Bzenec
Bzenec, Czechia05-2006
Skills
- SAP, QAD, MS Office, Product Life-cycle mngt programs experience
- Courses:
- IATF / ISO16949, APQP, 8D , ISHIKAWA , FMEA
- understanding of drawing specifications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytic mind, problem-solving, friendly
Timeline
SCM Project and Commodity Buyer
Hanon Systems
12.2018 - Current
Customer Packaging Engineer
Hanon Systems
06.2014 - 11.2018
Warehouse Clerk
Eurotec K.s.
06.2011 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
SPS PT Bzenec
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