Erich Pokorny

Collaborative, multilingual senior procurement and supply chain professional with strong domestic and international experience and a demonstrated record of delivering superior results on a global basis. A proven record of accomplishments in driving technology-focused cost saving initiatives, supply chain optimization, and value creation opportunities. Strategically focused with exceptional leadership skills and effective at building high-performance, cross-functional worldwide teams and leading change in competitive, time-sensitive environments. Highly successful in forging relationships with executive-level decision makers, seizing control of critical problem areas, and delivering on customer commitments. A specialist who has developed and executed a comprehensive supply chain strategic plan, which has driven optimal customer satisfaction and profitability. A Six Sigma Black Belt with a striking duality of styles in both Purchasing/Supply Chain and Logistics with expert level understanding of enterprise architecture. Knowledgeable in all aspects associated with Supply Chain Management, ERP implementations, and the business functions that are associated with relevant technologies. Extensive Asian and European sourcing experience. Spoken foreign languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Russian, and Spanish.