Robert Skowyra

Experience

• 

  R&R Window Contractors, Inc

  Jul 1996 - Sept 2000

  Project Manager
• 

  Permasteelisa North America Corp.

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2020

  • Consistently met and exceeded company and department objectives within budget and time constraints as sole supply chain manager for North America• Oversaw 15-20 projects at any given time lasting an average of 2-3 years • Implemented negotiated pricing and simplified design modifications resulting in consistent 20% material budget savings• Monitored multiple databases to manage all Supply Chain inventory including: LME, SAP, Citrix, TSR, and Microsoft Project• Planned, adjusted, and executed project procurement to meet installation schedules• Performed needs analysis to determine performance gaps and developed appropriate tactics to resolve issues• Met logistics challenges for packaging, crating, tracking, and quality Show less • Oversaw 20-member team focused on materials planning, purchasing, and handling while maximizing customer satisfaction• Conducted vendor validation, monitoring, and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal project requirements• Implemented RFID traceability in curtain wall products• Facilitated and enhanced company operations by handling all aspects of supply chain management including procurement, logistics, and auditing• Directed planning and procurement of raw materials, scheduled production jobs and coordinated logistics based on international production resources • Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to 35% growth of supplier base and resulting in cost-savings for material supply by 10-15% Show less • Worked closely with 15 project teams to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines• Created Vendor Scorecard and initiated implementation resulting in improved supplier performance and monitoring• Developed supplier oversight procedures in order to prevent non-conforming materials delivery to the production facilities• Delivered supplier oversight at customer locations to develop project and scope specific inspection and test plans to meet contract specification requirements• Performed site evaluations, customer surveys, and team audits• Achieved 15% cost-savings for improved labor budgets by developing functional solutions to non-conforming problems by developing a 1st article inspection stage gate• Received OSHA 10 Certification Show less

  • Sr. Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Supply Chain Director

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Project Logistic Director

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Production Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
• 

  R Skowyra

  May 2020 - now

  Consultant -Construction / Curtain Wall Industry
• 

  ROSCHMANN STEEL & GLASS CONSTRUCTION INC.

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2023

  Purchasing and Logistics Director

  Roschmann Steel and Glass Constructions – New Haven, CTUS Procurement and Logistics Director 2020-2023• Manage US Procurement team to identify Supply Chain bottlenecks and synergies to lower costs and ensure timely delivery of orders.• Track and manage global procurement and liaise with corporate supply chain activities to eliminate redundancies.• Negotiate and book import duties and tariffs on incoming shipments in coordination with German Logistics team.• Create and implement subcontract agreements for US project site services. Show less