John Mogelnicki
Founder & Principal @ 4KST Group LLC
About
4KST Group helps Automotive Suppliers connect with OEMs and Tier 1s for faster supply chain solutions.Our core asset is our network of active relationships with OEMs and Tier 1s — Purchasing, Buyers, SQEs, Engineers, and Program Managers who already take our calls. Principals gain access to a network I've built and maintained over 25+ years.As a manufacturer's sales agency, we cover most Automotive commodities for Global OEMs with a curated portfolio of principals pre-qualified for automotive quality, delivery, and program-launch expectations - including prototype, production, service, and aftermarket demand.For OEM and Tier 1 buyers: we bring you the right supplier — faster — without the usual sourcing cycle. Helping you identify new USA and Global suppliers across the commodities you're sourcing.Current principal lines include Erin Industries (tube bending and fabrication), JNB Machining (powertrain machining), Catalysis Additive Tooling (fast 3d printed sand tooling for development to medium volumes), Lincode.ai (AI-driven paint and surface inspection), and LiCon (horizontal CNC machining centers). We have additional relationships covering most commodities and are adding select principals when appropriate.For manufacturers looking for sales support: 4KST gives you experienced commercial coverage without the overhead of a direct hire. Offering Proven, Scalable Sales Systems: Sales Process, Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, Pricing, Program Management, Purchasing, Analytics, and Launch Support.For owners considering a future sale, 4KST builds the operating assets — customer diversification, documented pipeline, multi-year program awards, disciplined sales process — that drive higher enterprise value at exit. We also likely have a buyer in our network.25+ years growing B2B relationships, OEM sourcing, and new-program launch. Member of MANA and MEMA.Let's talk: 248.568.7107 or email john@4kstgroup.com
United States
Brighton
Consumer Goods
Japanese Culture, International Relations, Metal Casting, Precision Machining, Team Building, Team Leadership, Supplier Risk Management, Organizational Alignment, Capital Equipment Purchasing, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Processes, Commodity Risk Management, Purchasing Agents, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Integrated Supply Chain Management, Technical Reviews, Contract Negotiation, M&A analysis, Purchasing Processes
Experience

Founder & Principal
Fractional Sales Consultant supporting manufacturers in the automotive OEM & Tier 1 space, On and Off Highway Truck, Prototype, Marine and Military spaces. Partners: www.JNBmach.com - Precision Machined Products - Engine Blocks & Heads & Head Assembly www.ErinIndustries.com - Tube Bending & Fabrication 1/8" - 6" All Materials www.Catalysis3D.com - The Leader in 3D Printed Tooling Innovation www.LINCODE.ai - AI Vision Inspection That Delivers Where Others Miss www.LiCON.com/en - Independently adjustable Twin Spindle CMC Machining Centers

New Business Development Consultant
Excited to join JNB Machining to grow their OEM and Tier 1/2 customer base! Reach out to me if you need to machine Engine Blocks, Heads, Transmissions, Transaxle, EV Housings, Oil Pans, Intake Manifolds, etc. machined. JNB also assembles Cylinder Heads. JNB Machining is ISO and IATF Certified and currently produces precision machined products on orders ranging from one fixture detail to OEM products in excess of 20,000 parts, depending on your needs. We also work with some of the shortest lead times in the business. Our company is built on employees that are knowledgeable and professional, routinely carrying a product from CAD/CAM design through programming and machining, utilizing full PPAP documentation, including dedicated gaging, process visual aides, SPC, and full CMM layout inspection.

Manufacturers Sales Representative
Michigan, United States
New Business Development Erin Industries is a world class supplier for all your metal fabrication needs. We are a privately owned and operated metal tube fabrication company in southeastern Michigan's. Housed in a 36,000 square foot manufacturing facility in downtown Walled Lake, we have close proximity to highways and outside plating, painting and brazing facilities which is idea for a variety of clients. Our capabilities include fabricating metal tubing and solid rod (1/8 to 6" O.D) on both automated and manual benders, forming brackets and flanges, welding, brazing, end forming from 1/8 to 4 diameter, fattening, punching, and stamping on our many presses and part verification using a Romer Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). In addition to these services, Erin Industries is capable of bending square, rectangle or odd shaped tubing or brackets.

New Business Development Manager
Michigan, United States
New Business Development - Catalysis is the leader in 3D printed tooling innovation Prototype and Low Volume Production Printing Tools in 18 hours, delivery in half of traditional CNC tools Costs approx. half of traditional CNC tools Stampings from 3D printed tool & Bladder Hydroforming. https://youtu.be/bBgHHfrVaqI Thermoforming: https://catalysis3d.com/vacuumforming/ Compression forming: https://catalysis3d.com/compression-forming-tooling/ Foam & Rubber: https://catalysis3d.com/foam-part-manufacturing/

Sales Representative
Lincode Intelligent Visual Inspection System (LIVIS) is a proprietary Al-based visual inspection system for quality control. LIVIS empowers manufacturers and supply chain partners to supercharge quality inspection operations by improving reliability, expanding capabilities, simplifying data training, and automating analytics and reports. Whether deploying a new inspection station or integrating with existing cameras, LIVIS makes visual inspection faster, more accurate, and highly scalable.

Global Commodity Director – Indirect & Logistics
Greater Detroit Area
Magna Exteriors Product Group Provided leadership for $1B annual spend in indirect materials, logistics, capital equipment, and services categories supporting 40+ global facilities manufacturing plastic injection, painting, and assembly operations. Coordinated with other Magna product groups and Magna International team to maintain commodity strategy alignment, analyze spend data across all facilities, identify risks, preferred suppliers, pooling opportunities, and leverage negotiations on common purchases. Led strategy discussions with global team in support of global transformation initiatives. Managed and support high risk and urgent supply needs, such as air charters and hand carry scenarios. Negotiated and finalized supplier agreements, terms and conditions in coordination with legal team.

Purchasing Manager - Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Purchasing Organization
Farmington Hills, MI
Oversaw $600M annual spend with team of 5 employees, with focus on global alignment, sourcing new model year parts, cost reduction activities, and implementing price adjustments on 5000+ part numbers. Coordinated strategic commodity plan within global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Purchasing Alliance to grow preferred suppliers and reduce sub-component proliferation. Managed budget for sourcing future vehicle programs with complex requirements across 500+ part numbers to support vehicle options, with production in multiple vehicle assembly plant. Achieved significant savings across commodity spend in consecutive fiscal years, using long term negotiations, implementing VAVE items in a long 20 week supply chain, and competitive analysis.

Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain
HQ, Southfield, MI
Managed the corporate purchasing and supply chain team of 10 employees Managed annual spend of: $1B+ of Raw and Purchased Direct Materials, $100M Capital Equipment custom solutions for dedicated production, $100M + Indirect MRO Spend, $30M NA Supply Chain Freight & Logistics, Supplier Diversity Champion & Interface with OEM Customers

Senior Purchasing Manager
HQ Southfield, MI
Increased responsibility to manage direct materials including $350M+ raw materials (aluminum & steel), $400M of castings, $450M of components Continued to manage Capital Equipment, Indirect, and MRO Projects to improve cost per unit metrics

Purchasing Manager - Indirect Global Capital Equipment & MRO
Southfield, Mi
Managed team of 3 employees; (1) Services & MRO Manager, and (2) Capital Equipment Sr. Buyers Consolidated indirect supply for 18 North American plants by negotiating contracts that immediately improved EBITDA, and standardized supply to collect data for continuous improvement projects. Indirect MRO savings of 3% of spend Capital Equipment savings of 5.5% of budget

Senior Buyer - Castings, Forgings, Stampings
Troy, MI
Achieved annual cost reductions in casting, stamping, and forging components by implementing commodity strategies with cross functional product team Negotiated contractual long term agreements with key suppliers Achieved on time launch of new product, and layered capacity to support market upturn Conducted cross functional technical reviews, supplier pre-award alignment meetings, and supplier audits
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