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Drives value and minimizes risk by effectively managing supply streams for the North American region. Evaluates the need for contract implementation, builds bid packages, and conducts the bidding process. Completes total cost of ownership analysis, award the bid, then negotiates and executes contracts. Collaborates heavily with the corporate legal team during contract negotiation and execution. Facilitates and maintains healthy vendor relationships vital to support production and operations, and positively impact profit margin.

MRO Sourcing and Procurement LeadStreamline and automate non-value add purchasing functions by optimizing SAP system capabilities.Transforming plant buyer roles from tactical/transactional to strategic/analytical.Reduce cost of working capital via negotiation,price reduction, cost & inventory analysis, and elimination of obsolete & redundant items.Leads procurement effort with cross-departmental teams of engineers, maintenance managers, planners, and technicians to define requirements and specifications for repair components to support 24/7 production. Analyzes spend, total cost of ownership, inventory costs, and projected demand for MRO supplies. Creates RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs on a daily basis for miscellaneous materials and repair services for scheduled projects and emergency repairs.. Work with cross-functional teams(Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations) to support 24/7 production.Working with cross functional team on SAP system optimization to streamline and improve procurement functions & data integrity, as well as automate non-value added purchasing functions

Carrollton, Ga

Manage operational variables that impact key company metrics including productivity, line fill, cost of failure, safety, and inventory.Support new product development process, analyze economics of inventory investment to determine optimal inventory given sales assumptions and risks.Manage current and long term forecast projections to drive production and inventory planning goals.Optimize inventory planning parameters and levels to support customer service while achieving inventory objectives.Conduct pro-active research, evaluate findings, and make independent decisions on procurement matters.Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy and efficiency in supply chain planning and new product development

Carrollton, Ga

Manages national vendor accounts and negotiates purchasing contracts for all manufacturing plants. Maintains optimal inventory levels for central supply warehouses to ensure that inventory carrying costs are minimized, yet stock levels sufficiently support MRO(maintenance, repair, and overhaul) operations for 24/7 production lines. Manages vendors and evaluates performance with rregards to cost maintenance and on time delivery.Oversees and audits VMI programs. Conducts cost and spending analysis to determine the overall impact of savings and price fluctuations on the bottom line. Selects suppliers and generates RFQ’s and bid packages. Instructs and helps plant buyers and purchasing agents with SAP purchasing functions and system logic.Currently manages $20 million in indirect spend.Currently buys MRO items and specialized machine parts for production machinery and tooling, hardware, PPE, tools, electrical testing equipment, aluminum conduit, chemicals, lubricants, cleaners, lighting fixtures, lamps, cable trays, and essentially anything else required to maintain or enhance production performance.

Peachtree City, Ga

Managed 12 million in direct spend. Purchased finished goods, Polypropylene accessories and gas flue ventilation piping from Europe, steel and aluminum housings from domestic (U.S.) sources.Created savings opportunity by sourcing a new steel and aluminum enclosure vendor resulting in $200,000 in annual savings in both material and transportation costs.Worked closely with Product Manager and engineering team on product improvement projects, advising them on cost feasibility, lead time, and supply chain issues for proposed changes. Created and maintained detailed and accurate projection models for demand forecasting, order placement, spending analysis, and budget planning/forecasting. Managed inventory levels and product mix for U.S. distribution centers. Conducted cost analysis to evaluate and track the impact of savings and price changes. Managed product lifecycle transitions balancing phase out of EOL (end of life) products and supporting the launch of new products.Established and maintained excellent vendor relations, evaluated vendor performance, and negotiated pricing and payments for contracts. Generated month end reports to evaluate product sales performance versus projected sales.

Sourced and purchased electronic components, housings, materials, and finished goods from overseas and domestic suppliers as required for the manufacture of lighting fixtures. Managed international and domestic supply chains, and selected logistics modes to sync delivery of materials for simultaneous arrival. Managed inventory levels within budgetary constraints and in concert with production requirements within LEAN/JIT environment. Established and maintained Kanban systems, material reorder points and minimum order quantities. Worked on special projects for inventory reduction initiatives such as vendor consignment. Negotiated consginment agreement with major ballast supplier resulting in $1 million dollars in reduced inventory carrying costs.Hosted and participated in international conference calls with China to discuss production capacity, foreseeable supply issues, and current order status. Resolved supply issues and logistics problems. Communicated daily with production planners, floor supervisors, engineers, the plant manager, vendors and carriers to ensure operational excellence.

Atlanta, Ga

Sourced and established vendors to supply store fixtures, equipment, and displays for retail chain of new and existing stores via strategic sourcing analysis. Conducted cost analysis, made projections, and prepared reports & presentations for company executives. Tracked and analyzed trends in metal market commodities to determine impact on future pricing.Negotiated terms and conditions for multi-million dollar, multi-year vendor contracts with vendors.Managed Supplier base of 400 vendors and evaluated performance. Directed purchasing agents on vendor selection for releasing purchase orders to suppliers. Managed purchasing and supply chain planning for chain-wide rollouts. Managed vendor selection, purchasing, and supply chain for 18 month, $125 million project. Resolved vendor performance issues, supply chain, and logistics issues as they occurred. Planned, organized, and conducted auctions for new products and contract items. Reviewed the quality of final products prior to engaging in contract agreements. Established and maintained excellent vendor relations and partnerships.

Mcas El Torro & Mcas Miramar

Aviation weapons and weapons systems technician. Prepared aviation weapons and weapons systems delivery systems for deployment by fighter/bomber/attack helicopter squadrons. Supervised inventory control for weapons magazines to support fight operations. Supervised and directed Marines in weapons systems repair, weapons assembly, logistics planning, and transport of assembled payloads. Ensured operational excellence and mission accomplishment. MAG-16 Lead Aerial Gunnery Instructor- Prepared lesson plans, scheduled, and lead instruction for MAG-16 Aerial Gunnery School. Instructed aircrew members on basic aerial gunnery tactics to prepare crews for WTI, and led detailed, hands on instruction for maintenance, repair, and function of aviation machine guns and ammunition utilized aboard medium and heavy lift transport helicopters. Certified as Naval Aircrew Observer & door gunner aboard CH-53E helicopters. Attached to HMH-462 squadron as supplemental aircrew.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Global Business, Gpa 3.8

Activities and Societies: Georgia Tech Student Alumni Association

Certificate In Global Leadership-Conducting Business In China

As part of my international residency for the Georgia Tech MBA-Global Business program, I attended this courses and earned this.

Degree: B.S. Integrative Studies, Science And Business

Related business course work: Management Principles and Organizational Behavior, Supervision for the Workplace, Human Resources.