• I am a highly motivated, results-focused Supply Chain Operational Leader with advanced academic experience presenting 5+ years of experience in leveraging skills in data analysis, team building, active collaboration, and operational leadership to produce multi-million-dollar revenue for industry leading manufacturers and distributors, featuring SEW, Beckhoff, AWC, Balluff, & Siemens. • I successfully source high quality products by optimizing warehouse operations and developing and implementing effective buying strategies that align with key stakeholders' project goals. • I lead complex projects from initiation to finalization by navigating procurement initiatives, negotiating prices, and launching cost-effective solutions.• I develop cross-functional teams by leveraging expertise in relationship building, active communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution to restructure processes to add value.• I am currently looking for a leadership role with a growing organization where my experience in global project management, logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain leadership, and people management will achieve business success.PROFESSIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION:• Earned 2nd place ranking for excellent cost-saving project results on supplier quotations, locations, & materials.• Achieved 2nd highest score placement score across all Sociology majors.• Awarded 2nd place at the Halliburton 2020 Strategic Sourcing Competition by collaborating with a 4-member team to build a 2021 sourcing plan to procure alloy steel in a highly volatile market, slashing costs by 8.4% and identifying new opportunities with Tableau, Power BI, & Excel. • Attained 1st place for the 2021 Marathon Oil Case Competition by direct a 4-member team to perform a cost-benefit analysis in 40 hours to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% and decrease fuel costs by 23% in 5 years.TECHNOLOGY:Power BI | SPSS | Tableau | Qualtrics | SAS EM | SharePoint | R Studio | QuickBooks | SAP Systems | Cloud Computing | AI | Automation | 5G | Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Automate)
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Key Account Project SpecialistSew Eurodrive Jul 2023 - PresentHouston, Texas, United States• Provide global project support for direct and indirect customers in the EV Sector.• Organize and manage the planning, installation and support needed for customer project.• Main contact regarding customer escalations for both direct and indirect orders.• Coordinate requests with SEW US order management (electronics/mechanics/MAXOLUTION) and sales teams.• Serve as the liaison between internal groups/branches & customer's engineering teams and suppliers.
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Senior BuyerMino Automation Usa, Inc Jun 2022 - Oct 2023Houston, Texas, United States• Steer global supply chain management by overseeing all purchasing processes, addressing Requests for Quotes (RFQ), and obtaining resources, labor, & equipment to deliver complex projects.• Devise 35 different Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize Office Automation (OA) systems by overhauling workflows, negotiating contracts, and enhancing Purchasing & Receiving department performance. • Attain 95%+ On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate for completed projects.• Reorganize supplier shipment processes to slash overdue invoices for spare parts to 3-5%, effectively restructuring warehouse operations, building talented teams, and monitoring products.• Generate $20.7M for 2021 expenses & $24.4M for 2022 expenses by strategically increasing supplier contracts, forging strong relationships, and discovering pricing terms. -
Global Supply ManagerTesla May 2021 - May 2022Reno, Nevada, United States• Directed the Battery Cell Team to accomplish technical manufacturing goals by handling Requests for Quotes (RFQs), performing pricing analysis, and issuing Requests for Information (RFIs) to gain key supplier deals.• Strategically negotiated cable consignment deals with key vendors and manufacturers, decreasing upcharge costs from 10% to 4%.• Reduced manufacturing lead times from 16-40 weeks to 4-10 weeks to complete high-profile global & national projects in Berlin, Germany, and Fremont, CA.• Oversaw all priority projects with major suppliers, featuring Siemens, SEW, Balluff, Tunkers, Turck, & Fanuc, to manage data collection to forecast future needs, seizing 30% in annual cost-savings from 26 Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to deliver important electrical components.• Worked directly with cross-functional teams to support project schedules, resolve shipment delays, manage onboarding, negotiate project costs, and partner with suppliers. -
Purchasing Manager | Quality & Logistics ManagerBreiz'Elec, Inc. - Electronic Components Sourcing & Distribution Aug 2017 - Apr 2021• Arranged and handled purchased orders and managed requisitions to procure necessary materials, supplies, & equipment.• Oversaw Quality & Logistics departmental performance by leading procurement, cultivating supplier relations, and steering cost-effective operations across all products, inventory, parts, and people. • Attained a 99.9% quality inspection rate with an 97% On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate. • Implemented optimal sourcing strategies to acquire new suppliers, lead negotiations, and conduct data analysis.• Evaluated evolving market trends to determine changing prices, promote material availability, attract new vendors, negotiate prices, handle requisitions, and fulfill purchase orders. • Delivered project bids from vendors by submitting Requests for Bids (RFQ) to procure goods & services.• Issued all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to direct teams towards acheiving purchasing, logistics, & quality goals. -
Research AnalystBaylor University Aug 2016 - May 2017Waco, Texas Area -
Junior BuyerOne Stop Restaurant Equipment Mar 2013 - Feb 2017Houston, Texas, United States• Launched sourcing plans for industrial kitchen equipment while improving supplier performance to decrease costs, implement best-in-class procurement practices, forge stakeholder relations, and slash lead times. • Conducted on-site evaluations with vendors to attain quality products.• Enforced compliance across all policies, strategies, and procedures to add value.
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Andrew V.'s current role is Key Account Project Specialist.
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Andrew V. attended University Of Houston, Baylor University.
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