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Benjamin Solarek

Seat Integration Team Procurement Agent
Summerville

Summary

Knowledgeable procurement specialist with a strong back ground in supplier relationships. With a strong focus on team building, teamwork and collaboration. I have established a proven track record for driving efficiency and optimizing supply chain operations. I have lead many projects with in the factory as well as airplane seat programs. Continually looking for ways to enhance and drive process improvements within the organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dock to Delivery Procurement Agent

Boeing
02.2023 - Current
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Worked cross-functionally with other teams, such as SM and various engineering teams, to support aircraft deliveries.
  • Helped implement process improvements related to seat protection and installation procedures to prevent damaged parts.
  • Coordinate with the supplier to reduce the impacts of emergent demand through various risk mitigation strategies, such as building safety stock, based on historical purchasing trends.
  • I supported a special project to design, develop, and implement a new seat-skating tool for loading seats onto the aircraft.
  • I was the safety stock and seat protection focal point for the dock-to-delivery team.

Operations Procurement Agent

Boeing
11.2018 - 02.2023
  • Managed major airplane developmental seating programs, ensuring key milestones were attained.
  • Strong focus on international business, with multiple suppliers and customers worldwide.
  • Lead PRA reviews at multiple suppliers, ensuring that suppliers know what needs to be improved to support the Boeing production system.
  • I worked a dual role as a PA and SCMA while on a rotation in Renton.
  • Experienced in placing SAP POs to support second-issue parts and any other emergent demands.
  • Experienced in working with ERP to add parts to contracts, adjust pricing, and lead times.

Quality Specialist

Andrews Distributing
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed various accounts, completing quality audits.
  • Managed the inventory of the team's cleaning systems and supplies.
  • Assisted with scheduling and mapping of the account routes.
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of relevant regulations for the industry to ensure the company remained compliant

Education

MBA - Leadership

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Project management
  • Demand forecasting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Data analysis
  • Supply chain optimization

Accomplishments

  • Member of the Boeing leadership next program
  • Completed an APICS CSCP course at Fox Valley Technical College
  • Completed Spanish language courses in high school and college
  • Volunteered at Special Olympics in Washington and Texas
  • Volunteer work at various Churches i have attended

Timeline

Dock to Delivery Procurement Agent

Boeing
02.2023 - Current

Operations Procurement Agent

Boeing
11.2018 - 02.2023

Quality Specialist

Andrews Distributing
05.2017 - 09.2018

MBA - Leadership

University of Iowa
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

The University of Texas At San Antonio
05.2001 -

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