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Florida, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

Tracy, California

• Oversees and manages overall supply chain and logistics operations to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of the organizations supply chain.• Maintains and manages an experienced team of buyers and approximately 400 domestic as well as international vendors.• Guides specific objectives, policies, and processes regarding the purchasing functions among cross functional teams including sales, warehouse and corporate management.• Operates inventory turns at 12.5 and an average fill rate of 98.5% consistently. Manages warehouse inventory dollars which fluctuation between 7.5-8MM• Effectively tracks and reports key functional metrics across the branch with regard to vendor performance, quality and cost.• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and documentation at national and local level. • Perform cost scenario/analysis and benchmark certain commodities associated with primary customers.• Forecast price and market trends in order to identify changes in the market place and reduce and disruptions and volatility in the supply chain• Continually seek and develop relationships with reliable vendors that support our core competency as a distributor and supply chain partner.

Livingston, California

• Provide purchasing support for ordering and budgeting for internal/external fleet requirements; assist in budgeting, planning, financial justification and acquisition of various MRO equipment and capital investments• Evaluate suppliers and products to issue sound recommendations; coordinate inventory management turns and costs to maximize RONA benefits while insuring adequate supplies• Initiate, develop and issue RFP’s and evaluate competitive bids; provide financial analysis that drives source selection• Develop recommendations targeted to deliver most favorable Quality, Cost, Timing, Service, Safety and Technology• Negotiate and draft contracts for acquisition; establish performance guarantees for customer protection • Provide support in the creation of strategic purchasing plans that support the budgeting, planning, financial justification, acquisition and requirements of our Poultry, Turkey & Dairy fleet requirements throughout the US• Provide support to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations for fleet compliance

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

RSI is the supply chain manager for the BURGER KING system and the exclusive purchasing agent for the vast majority of products and distribution services used by RSI’s members - BURGER KING restaurant owners in the US.As Logistics and Distribution Analyst, I strategically manage the flow and distribution of product from an international manufacturer to local warehouses by maintaining constant communication with internal customers, managers and distribution centers. I ensure the timely, efficient and cost-conscience delivery of product to 27 distribution centers under strict deadlines and analyze historical sales data to ensure adequate inventory levels among regional domestic distribution centers.Additionally, I generate critical bi-monthly KPI reports (monitoring fill rates, inventory turns, cost per piece, delivery performance, cost of goods sold, etc.) and communicate my findings to management. I also schedule, implement and maintain time-sensitive and efficient outbound logistics plans and inventory levels and am responsible for the timely execution of promotional items to Burger King restaurants.I enjoy working in an advisory role and serve as a trusted consultant to the purchasing organization, providing essential support, advice and logistics expertise. I also collaborate with various carriers in coordinating domestic transportation and to analyze current shipping methods and truckload configurations. In addition, I manage the carrier RFP process, accepting and reviewing all carrier proposals and participate in mitigation risk analysis to create contingency plans.Some notable accomplishments include:• Reduced transportation costs $10K monthly by implementing efficient supply transportation processes• Saved company +/- $500K annually by adjusting cases per truckload on a high volume item, reducing the item’s "landed cost"

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Ryder Systems is a Fortune 500 provider of leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions.As Supplier Enablement Lead, I successfully trained hundreds of internal staff, vendors and suppliers on the functionality and use of our new e-commerce Ariba Network. This undertaking was a major process overhaul that resulted in significant cost savings and created a more educated user base. I developed best practices among the purchasing community within the Ariba Network and implemented an approved vendor list to streamline options, more closely monitor user spend and set controls for internal purchases. Additionally, I analyzed current field operations/processes and adapted accordingly to correspond with the Ariba Network. I also initiated weekly support webinars for internal and external customers and served as a liaison between our vast supplier base and the internal user community.

Portland, Oregon Area

The Boeing Company is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. As Supply Chain Management Analyst III, I was responsible for +/- 300 Flight Controls Systems and Equipment parts. I improved all metrics by closely monitoring and holding suppliers accountable for performance around lead time, delivery performance, inventory, yields and cycle time. I also utilized the Oracle ERP system and supporting systems to place timely and quantity-accurate orders that met our Supply Chain Management needs. I maintained the synchronization of supply chain between various customers and suppliers by successfully managing, validating and verifying MRP data.Additionally, I supported the achievement of quarterly management goals by providing metrics to support analysis of supply chain and closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting accordingly based on my findings. I also ensured cost-effective execution and timely delivery by effectively managing schedules and coordinating with customer support representatives, contract administration, purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, traffic and warehousing.Some notable accomplishments included:• Successfully reduced excess inventory by 35% by improving supplier’s JIT program while functioning in a lean environment• Significantly reduced costs and met Global Purchasing cost savings targets by negotiating and establishing a new pricing contract based on annual spend • Analyzed and detected a procurement inefficiency; implemented a Blanket Purchase Agreement in conjunction with JIT to ensure flow of product and avoid line shut down; significantly reduced cycle time for packaging receiving process

Wilsonville, Or

Wilsonville, Or

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

B.A, Supply And Logistics Management

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