Tyler Slowik

• Successfully sourced and sold vintage clothing, generating ~ $20,000 in profit. • Research and analyze the vintage clothing market to identify high-profit items, achieving an intended profit margin of 50% per item. • Leverage word of mouth and social media to identify and connect with over 300 customers, expanding sales opportunities and customer base. • Demonstrate strong organizational and inventory management skills, ensuring a well-maintained and diverse inventory to meet customer demands.

• Designed and implemented a cleaning matrix to optimize batch scheduling by visualizing reactor cleaning times between product runs, improving production efficiency. • Led the commercial development of a pressure safety valve (PSV) testing and repair initiative, soliciting competitive bids from four vendors to service 1,500+ valves critical to site safety. • Orchestrated the end-to-end procurement strategy for $1,500,000+ in annual PSV service spending, overseeing vendor sourcing, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and cost analysis resulting in $125,000 annually saved. • Conducted raw material cost estimation for a new product line in CER’s Pilot Plant, submitting RFQs and performing supplier sourcing for over 50 products. • Planned and hosted weekly intern lunch-and-learns, coordinating senior-level presentations to support intern professional development.

• Implemented a system to sort inactive items and update supplier contact details, resulting in improved efficiency and ease of searching through inventory. • Researched and presented on how BASF utilizes procurement to colleagues, providing valuable insights on the importance of procurement in all aspects of business. • Developed a streamlined process for ordering and tracking filters to promote timely shipments and avoid disruption production. • Gained comprehensive knowledge and experience in supply chain management by overseeing active processes, leading to improved business efficiency and effectiveness.

GPA: 3.9