Experienced Purchasing professional with leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Skills
Compliance
Contract Negotiation
Trend Analysis
Bid coordination
Strategic Planning
Operations management
Budget Management
Project Management
Process Development
Vendor sourcing
Account management
ERP
MRP
Min / MAX
JIT
Leadership
Planning
Agile
Safe
MBA
Masters Degree
Six Sigma
Lean.
APICS.
Market research
Forecasting
Quality Specifications Adherence
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Work History
Supervisor, Supply Chain and Compliance , 03/2021 - Current Day & Zimmermann – Audubon, PA,
Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
Oversaw supply chain and supported transfer projects, batch release testing, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
Drove 20% improvement in corporate growth by developing key metrics and applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives.
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.
Developed and managed global supply base.
Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving operational support.
Mentored and managed eight (8) Team members.
Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
Project managed 70 new products each year from design to market
Negotiated in excess of 200 long term contracts with an average savings of 12%.
On boarded and developed new suppliers.
Lead supplier improvement projects.
Performed supplier Audits.
Lead process improvement projects.
Generated project forecasts and analysis.
Processed requisitions as required for each project.
Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
Oversaw supply chain and supported tech transfer projects, batch release testing, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors.
Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through effective logistics management and travel route planning.
Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory and distribution data to assess areas in need of improvement.
Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Buyer (All levels) , 02/2015 - 03/2017 Boeing Distribution Services Inc ( Formally KLX ) – City, STATE,
Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items. Using ERP, MRP and planning systems as a point of reference.
Placed orders for Aerospace products consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on products and services.
Negotiated long term contracts and min / Max agreements.
Deliver briefings, updates and reports as and when required to
supply chain leadership.
Developed creative and innovative procurement processes and strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Assessed and evaluate suppliers and undertake
performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
Ensure compliance to company
guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and the FAA and ESA guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award
process.
Lead process improvement Projects.
Train and Mentor the supply chain assistant team and assist with their professional development.
Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility, and create greater value for products and services.
Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
Utilized root cause analysis to address internal and external non-conformance issues and apply corrective action or intervention to prevent reoccurrence.
Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Education
MBA: Business Management, Expected in 09/2022 - European Business School of Barcelona - Remote , GPA:
Master of Science: Master in Strategic Management of Economy And Fina, Expected in 09/2022 - MCA Business School - REMOTE , GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: International Business, Expected in 09/2017 - Gordon University - UK, GPA:
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