Elevated and led global cross-functional teams to optimize spend associated with P&L for COGS, product safety and compliance, inventory management and logistics. Demonstrated leadership by cultivating an international procurement management office, generating and reporting KPI metrics, administering service contracts with 3PL providers and managing personnel through the transition to a work-from-home environment. Exercised project management capabilities by executing the strategic procurement transition from in-house manufacturing to outsourced finished goods. Implemented strategies and systems to improve forecasting, supplier performance and reduce overall costs throughout the supply chain.

Managed the global purchasing, quality assurance, logistics and product development departments. Generated revenue growth through the introduction of new product categories to the in-house maquiladora manufacturing operation and successful outsourcing and importation of 500+ new items. Optimized operational efficiency by facilitating an ERP upgrade, including onboarding of new forecasting and MRP software, and spearheading internal and external process improvements.

Developed and executed safety testing protocols and inspection procedures to ensure all products consistently met and exceeded regulatory requirements and industry standards while adhering to a budget of <0.3% of revenue. Expanded the team of global field agents responsible for supplier site visits and evaluation. Orchestrated social compliance auditing and corrective action procedures across all suppliers. Demonstrated adherence to supplier code of conduct for large companies such as Costco, Walmart and Amazon. Traveled internationally to establish rapport with suppliers and enhance knowledge in consumer goods manufacturing processes and practices.

Handled various tasks and projects to support all brands and departments; greeted visitors at reception, organized and stored information, scheduled meetings, and conducted end-user customer service. Co-created, implemented and managed new RTV (return to vendor) process for all products sold to Costco Wholesale and Costco.com. Devised and presented reporting to Accounting for sales tax preparation and filing. Participated in hiring process and training of new talent to backfill position upon promotion to Quality Assurance Manager