Aaron Collins Email & Phone Number

North America

• In this phase of my professional career arch, I am responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, fostering relationships, managing category strategies, and streamlining purchasing processes to enhance.
• Leading negotiations to drive cost savings and secure strategic purchase agreements.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align with corporate objectives.
• Supporting Procure to Pay systems to enhance and streamline procurement processes.
• Managing category strategies to ensure standardization across divisions.
• Leading initiatives that promote responsible business practices and operational efficiency.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:

• In this capacity, I directed the purchasing group, focusing on strategic planning, S&OP implementation, supplier relations, and sourcing project management.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:
• Implementing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
• Developing supplier relationships to ensure timely resource availability and successful project execution.
• Leading sourcing projects from inception to deployment, optimizing budget and managing risk.
• Directing the purchasing team to drive operational excellence and strategic planning.
• Overseeing procurement processes to ensure cost efficiency and resource allocation.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:

• During my time with Cardinal Health, I received multiple promotions and served as:
• Manager, Supply Chain & Inventory Purchasing - Sharps Mfg. Group
• Supervisor, Manufacturing Management
• Senior Analyst, Materials ManagementIn this time, I was responsible for managing manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, compliance, and strategic projects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.My core.
• Overseeing manufacturing operations and supply chain management across multiple sites for optimal performance.
• Leading strategic projects focused on manufacturing excellence and supplier performance improvement.

Port Orange, Florida

• In this role, I managed production planning, materials control, ERP systems, and compliance to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:
• Managing production planning and materials management to maintain optimal inventory and timely delivery.
• Leading cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Overseeing shipping, receiving, and material closeout processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Administering ERP system for effective inventory control and data accuracy.
• Coordinating with various teams to ensure alignment with production goals and contract requirements.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:

Daytona Beach, Florida Area

• I coordinated demand planning, managed production workflows, and led quality assurance to enhance delivery performance and customer satisfaction.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:
• Coordinating demand planning across departments to optimize production schedules and on-time delivery.
• Managing production workflows to ensure efficient processes and meet customer requirements.
• Leading quality assurance initiatives, including internal audits and system documentation development.
• Implementing continuous improvement projects to boost production quality and process efficiency.
• Overseeing compliance to maintain standards and ensure audit readiness.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:

• I supported quality, compliance, and lab operations, managing complaint investigations, audits, documentation, and validation within a medical device setting.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:
• Conducting customer complaint investigations to ensure timely resolution and quality compliance.
• Leading internal audit teams to uphold regulatory standards and improve quality processes.
• Providing quality control lab support, focusing on standard documentation and instrument validation.
• Developing and implementing work instructions to enhance lab operations and efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines through meticulous validation of lab instruments.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails: