Experience

Turf Bond, LLC

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  In my role as Director of Operations at TurfBond LLC, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to drive business growth and increase revenue. Through my management of the vendor relationship, identification and removal of operational barriers, and strategic approach to product development and commercialization, I have been able to drive profitability and contribute to the overall financial success of the company. The following bullet points highlight my key responsibilities and approach to managing them: Increasing revenue: - Driving business growth through the management of the vendor relationship and new business development initiatives - Focusing on cost-effectiveness and operational excellence to streamline processes and increase efficiency, leading to revenue growth and financial stability. Managing the vendor relationship: - Driving profitability KPIs through account management and cost negotiations - Improving business terms through optimized vendor performance and industry expertise Leading new business development: - Identifying and negotiating new business opportunities - Overseeing the entire supply chain, including raw material suppliers, logistics providers, and co- manufacturing partners Product development and commercialization: - Leading product development and commercialization efforts - Executing the interface between demand and supply planning - Establishing and tracking KPIs for supply chain processes IT/E-Commerce portfolio management: - Managing the IT/E-Commerce portfolio - Working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to develop effective web content for internet trade customers Driving operational excellence: - Ensuring cost-effective development and availability of finished goods - Driving operational excellence across growing and expanding product lines and channels Show less



Fairfax Sourcing Solutions LLC

• Vice President Operations

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  - Product sourcing and development, including supplier evaluation, production negotiations, product development, prototyping, testing, and inventory and logistics management. - Market research, cost-saving strategies, and issue resolution. - Project management, including supply chain management, vendor negotiations, risk management, and progress monitoring. - Cost reduction and operational effectiveness, including price negotiation assistance, identification of new production sources, and supply chain maintenance and troubleshooting. - Quality management and control services, with a focus on factory improvement and reduction of quality defects, enhanced production reporting, and continuous improvement programs for suppliers in Asia and Latin America. Show less



Gerdau Long Steel North America

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional MRO Buyer

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  - Responsible for managing and defining the procurement process for necessary goods and services in a timely, economical, and efficient manner to meet mill manufacturing goals. - Maintained effective relationships with current suppliers and developed new supply sources. Prepared purchase orders and supply contracts, verified details and document vendor performance. - Collaborated with the storeroom to establish re-order points to eliminate stock-out situations, reviewed shipment orders and made expediting adjustments as needed. - Remained proficient in ERP procurement systems (SAP), company information systems, and other applicable business applications. - Analyzed purchasing data within SAP to forecast future usage and identify cost saving opportunities. - Conducted spend analysis on assigned categories and led cost savings projects within the South Region utilizing RFX strategies and Reverse Auctions. Show less



ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Copper and Brass Sales Division

• Buyer

  • May 2012 - Mar 2014

  - Managed over 2 million pounds of customer specific inventory (Metals) for the South East Region through the SAP system - Provided price, delivery and pertinent information for metal-related products and services required in the South East - Utilized RFX strategies to negotiate vendor pricing and reduce raw material prices while staying within company budgetary goals - Placed purchase orders for products and services, monitored and verified status of existing purchase orders - Evaluated and issued performance reports on current and potential suppliers - Managed supply chain to schedule material to meet stated inventory objectives - Established supplier relationships with both inside and outside sales contacts - Reviewed, approved and processed return purchase orders, debits, and credits - Coordinated transportation for received product where necessary - Stayed updated on the Purchasing System under ISO9001 and AS9100 Certifications. Show less


Blaze Recycling and Metals, LLC
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Scale Operations, Procurement

  • Nov 2010 - May 2012