Experience

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  McLane Company, Inc.

  • United States
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Category Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Present

    Take responsibility for significant reductions in initial costs by category, monitoring and approving strategic buyer strategies and seeking year-on-year improvements in total cost of ownership maintaining or improving service levels. Evaluate and monitor the performance of strategic teams and develop employees. Work closely with stakeholders to develop effective cost-reduction strategies, procurement planning, and execution plansESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:• Act as leader in managing the total cost of ownership of the Procurement function• Plan and lead sourcing and supplier strategies to achieve best cost and service that are aligned with business priorities and operational needs.• Review, monitor and approve strategic plans by category.• Providing support and continuous improvement opportunities within functional team and across all business units.• Lead cross functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes/results.• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution.• Develop negotiation strategies and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve business objectives.• Monitor the selection and management process of current suppliers, verifying compliance with the policy.• Track performance of each category under his/her management.• Develop and communicate sourcing recommendations to executive leadership.• Understand RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and support as required.• Lead supplier performance, relationship, and development activities to ensure compliance and high service standards.• Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Buyer

    • Mar 2019 - Mar 2023

    Procures and manages inventory for all McLane Grocery divisions. Utilizes various McLane systems, applications, and best practices to achieve the goals set forth for the department for service level, DSII, overstocks, distributions, SKU management, and income.Ensures that all pricing and deals are accurate and that any changes or updates are communicated in accordance with company pricing and deal policies.Works closely with and communicate with suppliers, brokers, customer and McLane Grocery divisions, to include customer service, sales, accounting and operations.Analyzes sales and purchasing trends to identify, plan and execute seasonal strategies and other changes in demand.Reviews daily service level, DSII reporting, and daily out reports by division (Report Net, and MPulse SL cube).Reviews of the past due and unconfirmed purchase orders report, three-day time supply.

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  Aramark Uniform Services

  • Waco, Texas Area

  • District Manager

    • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
    • Waco, Texas Area

    Responsibilities:Establish and maintain outstanding customer service within assigned geographic area recruit, select, hire, develop and educate Route Sales employees. Effectively manage district’s top 100 accounts through Quality Control Monitoring. Aid in conducting evaluations of staff to provide feedback on their overall performance, growth and customer service skills. Create a pervasive sales culture that fosters a strong brand orientation and supports achievement of sales objectives. Proactively follow up on accounts in jeopardy and lost accounts. Identify growth areas and retain 100% of the district’s customers. Make direct service calls and resolve service concerns expeditiously. Maintain close coordination with production department regarding service and customer issues. Perform route observations weekly. Partner with sales organization to identify areas of growth.

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  US Army

  • Operations Manager

    • Mar 2013 - Jul 2017

    Oversees, prepares, coordinates, authenticates, publishes, reviews, and distributes written logistic operation orders and plans; provides logistical support and supplies to 7 subordinate organizations *Manages distribution funding of food, water, ammunition, petroleum, lubricants, medical supplies, vehicle repair parts, tools, administration supplies, and construction material, in excess of $300K daily *Manages 136 requisitions contracts for logistics and budgeting of the Department of Defense assets / services *Trained and developed 32 staff members on Logistics Information Systems / standing operating procedures *Managed, developed and implemented as organizational logistics synchronization through a database interface enabling companies to coordinate dispositions of products throughout the organization

  • Senior Manager

    • Apr 2008 - Mar 2013

    Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of 120 employees. Provided transportation and supplies for 6 organizations in support of Multi-Government support operations. *Managed the distribution and budgeting of all supplies and equipment worth over $150M throughout six organizations; 100% accountable *Directed and enforced ground maintenance procedures for over 350 wheeled vehicles, 125 trailers and 35 power generation systems; 100% serviceability of over $2.5M of organizational equipment *Provided guidance to over 40 petroleum handling personnel for the procedure and the submission of all petroleum laboratory testing *Guided professional growth and development of 120 personnel by conducting continuous job proficiency training and evaluations quarterly

  • 1st Line Supervisor

    • Mar 2007 - Mar 2008

    Forecasted all supply and demand of requirements of logistics for 4 organizations,100 personnel; supervised the stock supplies of Ammunition, Petroleum, Food and Vehicle Repair Parts. *Supervised administrative and mechanical maintenance on 250 vehicles, 13 power generators, 3 material handling equipment systems and 17 subsystems *Headed weekly quality assessments / control inspections on a facility and equipment worth $3M+ *Developed 45 personnel on inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles, power generation, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components *Provided professional maintenance support and technical guidance on all vehicles and supporting equipment; main contributor in the Organization's readiness rate of 98%

  • Senior Drill Sergeant

    • Jan 2005 - Feb 2007

    Accountable for the individual training, supervision, and development of 250 personnel per 13 week cycle; ensuring that standards are met to provide the United States Army with discipline, physically and morally fit personnel *Responsible for the accountability, supervision, professional development and evaluation of 10 Drill Sergeants *Instructs and assists in the training of basic combat tasks to recruits *Develops recruits in discipline, physical fitness, military bearing, first aid, drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship and maintenance of assigned equipment *Provides instruction on military history, customs, courtesies and military regulations.

  • Senior Instructor/Writer

    • May 2001 - Dec 2004

    Provided technical training and professional guidance for over 1200 personnel in the light wheeled vehicle course annually *Developed, maintained and updated all course material for the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) (Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) 91B *Conducted remedial training, examinations and evaluations of personnel for the purpose of awarding the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) (Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) 91B *Ensured accountability and positive control of test materials protecting the integrity of examinations.

  • Automotive Mechanic Supervisor

    • May 2000 - May 2001

    Responsible for the unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting of a fleet of wheeled vehicles. Provided technical guidance and supervision for 35 personnel over maintenance/vehicle recovery operations. *Maintains quality and control standards by approving incoming materials, in process production, and finished products *Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement test; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials *Conducts maintenance and inspections on automotive wheeled vehicles *Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical deficiencies on vehicles, material handling equipment, trailers and generators *Supervises and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment, trailers and generators

  • Fleet Manager

    • Jun 1997 - May 2000

    Responsible for the scheduled / unscheduled maintenance, repairs and dispatching of over 350 pieces of wheeled vehicles and end items to include trailers and generators. Responsible for the unit readiness report; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over $2.5 million worth of special tools, equipment, vehicles and vehicle repair parts. Responsible for the overall supervision, training, health and welfare of 55 personnel. * Responsible for the safe handling and the technical training for vehicle recovery operations *Accountable for maintaining all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and hazardous waste procedures *Directs all maintenance operations and processes all external maintenance repair request

  • Automotive Mechanic Supervisor

    • Mar 1995 - Jun 1997

    Responsible for all maintenance of a fleet of 275 vehicles, 113 trailers, 45 generators, 25 material handling equipment and the health and welfare of 32 mechanics *Accountable for hazardous materials (HAZMAT), Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment, unscheduled services, Quality Assurance/Quality Control for all organizational and direct support maintenance *Provided technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on all ground support equipment *Established priorities, work schedules, supervised work flow, and monitors repair procedures Determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies *Responsible for the accountability and preservation of Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) property valued in excess of $1.6 million dollars.

  • Automotive Mechanic

    • Sep 1991 - Feb 1995

    Maintained and recovered wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment. *Inspected serviced, maintained, repaired, adjusted and tested wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, generators, subsystems and components *Serviced automotive electrical systems including wiring harness and starting and charging systems