Buyer 3

• Jul 2023 - Present

Procurement Manager

• Oct 2022 - May 2023

Supply Chain and Inbound Logistics Manager

• 2020 - Sep 2022

Direct overall processes involved in synchronizing production, sales, and shipping schedules by reviewing outstanding purchase orders against the timeline, corresponding with respective teams, and assessing vendor agreements. Proficiently parley drafting service level agreement and blanket contract for pricing with Tier 1 vendors ensuring conformance with business concerns and effective management of $11.8M spending for 311 vendors. Maintain open communication across all departments including the executive team, production workers, and sales and forecast to get real-time updates. Oversee the supply chain for medical devices confirming operations are in accordance with ISO 13485. Leverage professional expertise to lead and mentor a team of two professionals to nurture expertise and achieve goals in line with business strategy. Uncover anomalies in material products and execute corrective action directly achieving continuous improvement. Inculcate engineering changes immaculately via collaborating with concerned engineers and vendors, and adjusting BOMs. Proactively control cost via regularly analyzing and flagging increases of over 2%. Constructed and integrated supplier evaluation and screening process in line with international vendor screening and accounting requirements to source strategic partners in line with business requisites. Successfully achieved year-to-year BPAs capping at 2%, advantageous IncoTerms, and extended credit terms via leveraging expert negotiation skills with vendors. Optimized overall cost savings by $50K by achieving a hefty decrease in LTL services by 50% and bargaining a dismissal of ground shipping charges. Mitigated schedule risk associated with EOL electronic components by devising and incorporating strategies and best practices. Delivered YTD savings and avoidance of $500K through strategic correspondence and contract negotiations. Show less

Operations Manager

• 2018 - 2020

Oversaw functions involved in shift performance management of 150K cases of dry groceries per day against key performance indicators and maintaining an on-time delivery rate of 99%. Liaised with third-party agencies and leveraging strategic relationships to boost performance, labor cost savings, service levels, and order fulfillment. Exercised metric-driven management style for precise measurements and high-class results. Ensured environmental safety as an OSHA-certified professional by overseeing a safety program, orchestrating informative safety classes, and conducting regular safety audits. Delivered 99.2% on-time delivery rate for Kroger southwest region via leading a highly skilled team to get pallets in time on trucks, preventing double payment to drivers and surpassing the required 90% rate. Achieved a reduction in lost time wages by 52% and operational costs by 12% by collaborating and maintaining professional relationships with two major third-party agencies. Optimized service level across order fulfillment by 28% via effectively corresponding with strategic partners and nurturing key customer-focused relationships. Drafted meticulous reports to update the Director of Kroger Distribution Center regarding major functions including equipment availability, labor availability and capability, order delivery, accuracy and fulfillment, and site safety. Maximized performance bonuses for each qualifying period by executing performance-based best practices. Mentored, trained, and developed a team of five direct reports and 60 indirect reports via using effective tools for business efficiency, defining metrics-driven goals, and offering high-quality customer service. Show less

Regimental Logistics Officer/ Captain

• 2007 - 2018

Oversaw maintenance and transfer of six inventory accounts valuing each up to $100M. Spearheaded a team of 30 direct reports and 1K+ personnel to achieve bottom-line success by sustaining a growth-driven environment, ensuring subordinate skill development, and offering one-on-one coaching. Analyzed progress of 300 vehicles valued at $100M and generated weekly reports to update regimental commander. Utilized communication skills to secure favorable pricing terms and negotiate services for maintenance contracts. Boosted material readiness by 32% within 30 days of assuming account control and achieved the highest rating across all service support shops on California Marine bases by proficiently implementing effective strategies and plans. Effectively led placement of entire unit of 1K people from the US to Australia, Indonesia, and Japan by sourcing major logistics including housing and food. Led a team of highly skilled Marines through effective mentorship to achieve over 40 merit awards and most merit promotions across 1K personnel. Proved instrumental in two major deployments via utilizing expertise in international customs, tariffs, and regulations. Show less

Registered Representative

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

Registered representative servicing all 50 states. Series 7/63 holder. Registered representative servicing all 50 states. Series 7/63 holder.