Procurement Manager

• May 2021 - Present

Manager of Procurement

• Nov 2018 - May 2021

● Execute demand planning & procurement of all raw materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services to support MRO, production & admin activities of 3 process manufacturing plants averaging $3.5M per year. ● Secure & manage reliable base of approved vendors; negotiate pricing, payment & incoterms; institute framework for contracts considering comparative bid analysis, supply chain consistency & documented quality standards. ● Assess scope of business development & maintenance projects to identify materials & services needed to build BOMs & facilitate on-time procurement for successful project execution. ● Maintain organized digital records, process mapping & internal controls through full procurement & inventory cycle for accurate costing, reconciliation & assessment. ● Address issues related to procured product quality, pricing, transport or loss & engage bilateral communication with vendors for root cause correction. Key Accomplishments Include: ● Collaborated with GM to move inventory into ERP program where no digital asset management system had existed before. ● Automated direct procurement by analyzing consumption data to establish safety stock levels & set reorder points; developed physical inventory practices to tie in with ERP. ● Performed market research to locate, sample & price alternative inputs resulting in key raw material cost reduction of 70% & packaging material cost reduction of 30%. ● Led annual ISO 9001 certification by demonstrating increased order accuracy, mitigated rogue spending, reduced environmental impact, streamlined inventory controls & vendor rating system. ● Performed crisis management to avert $575K in further negative economic impact by facilitating repair of exploded electrical infrastructure, safe return to operations & county compliance within 14 days. ● Acquired $11K in Covid-19 related reimbursement from Essential Business Support Fund to adopt safe plant practices based on evolving CDC guidance. Show less

Export Specialist

• Dec 2015 - Jul 2018

● Stabilized initially understaffed ocean export department then trained and supervised a growing team in operations and document processing of ocean, air, and domestic exports. ● Tailored transportation solutions for clients in Passenger Cruise, Automotive, Agricultural Machinery, Fashion, and Food & Beverage vertical markets. ● Worked closely with Export Regional Director to develop and implement strategies for increasing Los Angeles branch’s export cargo volume. ● Maintained client satisfaction and expanded trade lanes on high visibility accounts by meeting export deadlines and ensuring successful outcomes for trial exports as well as smooth clearance of every shipment. ● Developed customer-based Excel spreadsheets and circulated to overseas offices for supply chain tracking & Created Outlook organization system and templates to increase department efficiency. Show less

Export Specialist

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

● Assisted overseas agents in securing new routed export business and increased existing account volume by producing competitive ex-works quotes and building positive relationships with USA suppliers. ● Nurtured strong relationships with industry partners in order to maintain or negotiate lowest costs and increase profit per shipment; and to foster positive outcomes should any problem-solving situation arise. ● Trained and supervised department hires to ensure proper implementation of documentation procedures, customer relations, and adherence to company communication standards. ● Planned, coordinated and directed all aspects of operations and documentation in truck, railway and ocean transport of dry general cargo, hazardous cargo, and refrigerated cargo, including ensuring regulatory compliance at every stage of export. Show less

Assistant Export Manager

• Jan 2006 - Sep 2008

● Recruited by General Manager to assist in establishing USA branch office for Taiwan-based parent company; leased commercial office and warehouse space; acquired office furniture, computers & network servers, and phone & IT services. ● Oversaw documentation staff and monitored department P&Ls while directing daily freight loading and export. ● Prepared accounts payable spreadsheets, analyzed expenditures, recommended tariff increases and developed plans for increasing profits. ● Expanded service presence in international freight forwarding markets and built long-term business relationships by maintaining positive communications with overseas agents and clients. Show less

Export Loading Coordinator

• May 2002 - Jan 2006

● Coordinated ground and ocean export of freight of all kinds on behalf of both direct shippers and co-loaders. Planned, coordinated and directed third-party carriers in truck, railway and ocean transport of goods. ● Advised warehouse in stowage techniques for hazardous cargo based on knowledge acquired by extensive reading and rigorous consulting of IMDG code manuals to ensure regulation compliance. ● Generated bills of lading based on collected and analyzed data then tracked related transportation invoices to confirm payment prior to cargo release at destination. Show less