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Texas, United States

North Palm Beach, Fl, Us

• Lead and develop the purchasing team, supporting hotel renovations and CAPEX spend, $6 million per month• Partner with construction project management and design to ensure brand standards are met for FF&E and OS&E.• Adhere to strict timelines for renovations, ensuring materials such as flooring, fixtures and materials are delivered according to project schedules.• Execute sourcing strategies, while maintaining supplier relationships and monitoring performance.• Partner with the Accounts Payable team to ensure deposits and final invoices are paid promptly.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Directed supply chain and procurement strategies, team growth, and inventory management at global warehouse facilities, managing a budget of $100 million annually.• Successfully opened over 80 Topgolf venues globally, achieving a 99% FF&E fill rate before opening.• Reduced costs of finished goods by $4 million through dual sourcing and price negotiation.• Led the successful implementation of SAP S/4 PTP and OTC with integrations into Coupa and WMS.• Relocated the 3PL facility to a new distribution center, moving over 900 SKUs with minimal impact on the business.• Managed contracts and developed new and emerging technology products to drive innovation for the brand.• Led and developed the supply chain team, consisting of logistics, category specialists, master data, and order management analysts, without experiencing any turnover.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Oversaw multiple contract manufacturers and distributors for high-tech equipment involving sheet metal, plastics, electronics, and RFID, ensuring adherence to proprietary specifications.• Collaborated with the design team on new venue furnishings, selecting vendors, and managing budgets.• Partnered with the construction team to forecast budgets accurately for upcoming new venues' FF&E, achieving 99% on-time delivery within the procurement scope.• Led the Coupa P2P system implementation for non-inventory spending across all domestic venues, significantly streamlining the procurement process and enhancing efficiency.• Managed Topgolf’s global warehouse facilities, ensuring a sufficient supply of on-hand replenishment SKUs to keep all venues fully stocked with necessary supplies.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Coordinated the delivery of all gaming equipment to new venues at various stages of construction, ensuring that all venues were stocked on time and within budget.• Implemented a manufacture-to-stock strategy, transitioning from just-in-time (JIT) delivery to meet fast-paced growth and demand while capitalizing on bulk buying incentives.• Significantly improved operational efficiency by boosting on-time delivery rates from 50% to 90% within one year, demonstrating a strong focus on process optimization and timely execution.• Managed production and inventory levels at manufacturers and distributors to ensure quality, reliability, and the lowest overall cost.

Richardson, Texas, Us

• Forecasted, procured, and purchased global non-product inventory across over 400 stores.• Led the development of global standard packaging and 'gift with purchase' programs.• Implemented a new order tool for over 270 North American retail stores to manage supply spend categories effectively.

Richardson, Texas, Us

• Led the Deductions team to identify, research, and dispute non-compliance chargebacks effectively.• Demonstrated expert proficiency in managing inner warehouse operations, encompassing logistics, carton labeling, packing, and crating, ensuring seamless and efficient warehousing processes.• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for customer communication and negotiation techniques, reversing invalid and disputed chargebacks.• Identified and corrected inefficiencies within the supply chain to prevent future non-compliance issues.