Darriel Brown, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, FL, US

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Responsible for the procurement of goods or services for all of JEA and SJRPP.
• Responsible for the planning and facilitation of sourcing and supply chain strategies, procurement, risk management and logistics.
• Provides subject matter expertise, guidance and on the job training for commodity teams (purchasing agents and purchasing assistants), and business partners as needed, in purchasing materials and/or services at a.
• Approving contracts and purchase orders up to $100,000, ensuring all purchases are made in a legal, ethical and professional manner and that supplier performance standards are established and maintained.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Dundee, FL

Lakeland, Florida Area

• Lead cross functional teams in the category review process to select the best suppliers for Publix
• Studied and strategized to meet and exceed internal and external customer requirements
• Engaged in sourcing suppliers and understanding supplier capabilities
• Researched industries to understand manufacturing processes, market conditions, key cost drivers
• Negotiated/Determined the best overall agreement for Publix
• Negotiated contract details

Lakeland, Florida Area

• Assuming responsibility for supporting the supply needs of 1,100+ retail stores by maintaining sufficient inventory of supply items with a minimum service level of 99%
• Managing inventory on hand efficiently (just in time) to keep needed product in stock while remaining favorable the quarterly days on hand goal
• Planning with Senior Analysts and team, to prepare for promotions, roll outs, seasonal lifts, and other initiatives to support the needs of various business units
• Identifying and implementing ideas for improvements to the Purchasing Analyst role impacting daily functions and capitalizing on business opportunities

Warsaw, Indiana

• The Zimmer Sales Academy is an intensive training program for recent college graduates looking to begin a career in orthopaedic reconstructive and trauma sales.
• Demonstrated scholarship in all spectrums of orthopaedic surgery, products, and selling skills through exams, role plays, presentations, and other evaluations
• Completed two field rotations observing and participating in 50+ orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgeries, interacting with surgeons and hospital staff

Lakeland, Florida Area

• Executed the Publix core value of customer service through the retail grocery industry.High school & collegiate employment.
• Served customers by using problem solving skills, fielding questions and concerns, practicing professionalism, and demonstrating Publix customer service
• Coordinated and supervised operational duties of fellow employees

Bachelors, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: National Team Selling Competition 1st Place-2010; 2nd Place-2009

Associates, Liberal Arts

Education record