• In-charge of organization's overall supply chain operations, including strategic sourcing (cost, quality, and schedule), planning function, inventory management, supplier quality engineering, liaison between internal customers and supply chain especially during new product development, and logistics function• Developed and implemented effective inventory controls, eliminating shortage to improve rapport with outside vendors• Established Sales and Operations Planning meetings to discuss sales forecast, review projects, and make decisions on non-move and obsolete inventory• Effectively managed and reviewed purchasing decisions, orders and vendor contracts on a regular basis to ensure requests are met in a timely manner by addressing and resolving all order discrepancies immediately to ensure quality and maintain the organization's reputation• Analyzed statistical data and reports to ascertain trends in performance, resulting in maximum effective and efficient use of logistical resources; evaluated product shipping patterns, methods, and efficiency from various product vendors to multiple end sites with varying supply chains• Implemented supply chain innovations in the areas of collaboration, capable to promise, order fulfillment, and planning optimization. Troubleshoot and supervised logistics operation while maintaining a high standard of business ethics• Ensured that inventory system was updated at all times to reflect equipment shipped out or received with minimum shortcomings

Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain management professional with over 15 years' experience directing and coordinating the day to day execution and long-term strategic vision and activities of the order entry, production planning, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, inventory, facilities and sub-contract management functions as well as management of the distribution services• Expert in Supply Chain Management, Demand & Supply Planning, Integrated Planning, Inventory Management, Replenishment & Order Management, and Transport Planning• Hands-on experience in a wide variety of activities within the area of purchasing, including the development and launch of purchasing, purchasing departments, technology implementations, development of policies and procedures, and establishment of controls• Repeatedly developed and implemented supply chain systems, policies and procedures that drove a rigorous supplier selection process, supplier development and performance• Instrumental in planning and maintaining procurement processes for global organizations which established and achieved the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery of purchases from local and overseas suppliers• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) with the ability to work in and lead a collaborative team-based environment• Digitally savvy with hands-on technical expertise in MS Office Suite of tools (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP systems

Led the entire logistics operations and supported the business to achieve top-line and bottom-line targets; brought operational excellence by Vendor SLA and Freight saving initiatives• Responsible for managing up to 15 staff members including, training, skills development, leadership, customer service, preparing schedules, inventory management, store budget management, weekly staff productivity reports and daily store performance reports, payments processing & reconciliations• Managed Day-to-day Buyer functions relating to purchasing role, performance goals and objectives, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail• Evaluated vendor performance in compliance to Purchasing bid procedures; monitored vendor ability to provide timely and consistent quality according to established specifications• Reorganized the warehouse by separating and arranging like items in stowage allowing for easy and problem-free movement of material in and out locations• Co-ordinated requirements for the outbound operation, ensuring timely receipt of goods and minimum inventory levels ar replenished• Maintained supplier-specific information in the company’s ERP system by entering and ensuring the accuracy of suppliers pricing, contact and special requirements for the UK, Europe, and North America• Collaborated with the Procurement team for managing the RM/PM requirements and production planning team for capacity utilization and order planning• Performed global customer relationships management and vendor partnerships while negotiating value contracts; forecasted demand and operations planning and control

Procured supplies, recruited and trained staff, analyzing the company's supply needs, scheduling purchases, and predicting material requirements; improved employee engagement and input via round-tables, focus groups and daily business-specific huddles• Monitored in-stock position in SAP systems and react to inventory needs to ensure delivery standards are met. Developed and maintained inventory/security controls to prevent shrinkage and shortages. Conducted semi-annual inventories and reported results• Maintained an external awareness of the industry and related logistics trends, global transportation shortages, and new technology as it related to the portfolios, resulting in being awarded the Best Employee for the year in the entire department.• Handled all aspects of delivery, sorted volume to staff properly, and assisted in adjusting routes to optimize workloads, providing appropriate support, guidance and clear directions for reaching company initiatives and targets• Contributed to inventory management by reconciling inventory sites as needed and follow up on discrepancies in a timely manner• Scheduled and oversaw warehouse team to meet the demands of the fulfillment center, and managed the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime