United States
I am a seasoned professional with over four years of supply chain management and procurement experience in diverse sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for supplier development, as well as for operations management and strategic planning, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and success throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded budgetary and performance goals, and I am adept at achieving maximum operational impacts with minimal resource expenditure. Professional focal points include product sourcing, cost containment, project management, quality assurance, partner relations, and process optimization. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and prioritization skills, as well as problem solving, critical thinking, best practices, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, supplier management and procurement expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget. I am open to new connections and can be reached through this profile, or by phone at: 616-724-7332
Spearhead all phases of strategic sourcing synergy projects for several commodities which have resulted in over $650k cost savings. Employ control over the design and establishment of optimized supply chain procedures that support business strategies. Review, assess, and adapt plans to ever changing market conditions, new business opportunities, and cost reduction initiatives. Direct and oversee 20 key suppliers with a combined spend of over 30 million dollars for products such as components, assemblies, and mechanisms with local, domestic and international reach. Form and foster positive relationships with peers at assigned suppliers as well as various internal partners. Generate, track, and update a metal report consisting of market drivers that is distributed across the entire company. Engage with internal and external resources in order to convey information regarding quality and engineering, thus minimizing risk. Establish, monitor, and maintain milestones and expectations, consistently delivering projects within the deadline and budget. Interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers to achieve agreement with suppliers on current cost elements based on shop floor operations. Manage information in the contracts database, including reviewing expiring and renewing contracts, entering new contract information, and updating current contracts. Identify improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and provide recommendations to senior management.
Contributed extensively to large-scale business projects, such as a core product RFQ that scaled over 15 million dollars in yearly spend. Strengthened relationships with diverse suppliers with the aim of satisfying company requirements concerning safety, quality, and delivery. Identified suppliers to support the strategic sourcing organization in driving incremental performance improvements in supplier quality, delivery, price, and service. Collected data on supply chain operations and analyzed data to ascertain areas of supply chain operations needing improvement. Developed and executed projects to enhance supply chain operations, measured supply chain performance, and delivered reports to management. Assessed vendor operations and enforced compliance with established quality standards and best practices. Performed thorough on-site assessments, audited supplier processes, and verified supplier performance.
Participated actively in the outsourcing of workspaces due to limited capacity, ultimately diminishing overhead costs. Devised and deployed a resolution to a critical safety issue regarding the weight load of pallets through sampling and testing. Researched, assessed, and identified alternative levels to add capacity in manufacturing facilities and confirmed there were no bottlenecks in the process. Tracked inventory and ensured replenishment orders were promptly placed to maintain optimal stock levels. Stayed up to date on industry trends and new products and compared available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing. Developed a clear understanding of all underlying factors effecting quality, delivery, cost, and flexibility of all assigned commodities. Measured transportation and 3rd party logistics providers in regard to on-time performance, damage/loss ratios, and invoice accuracy.
Coordinated and delivered an average of 67,000 cases per month across an expansive network in the most cost-effective manner to fulfill customer demand. Tracked and managed supply alerts in order to allow upstream and downstream parties to productively use information. Executed an initiative to streamline SKU data for products which were displaying an unacceptably high level of variance. Oversaw the deployment of finished goods from manufacturing/postponement locations into the network with the aim of optimizing supply chain costs and customer service. Detected and analyzed system generated alerts and applied independent recommendations and insights to finalize decisions. Monitored various integrated systems and analyzed the complexities of system settings to balance cost and service. Provided technical support by promptly addressing and resolving any systematic issues in order to minimize delays in production.