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Technology integration for Relay mobile driver application in transportation operations

Strategic Initiatives and Business Transformation | Continuous Improvement and Process Centralization | Driver Support Services in Middle Mile Transportation Operations

Sourcing Manager for ergonomic office furniture company, leading all procurement and supply chain related activities for current and new products. Manage COGS spend for suppliers, both domestic and international. Work cross functionally with Product management and Sales on New Product Development projects to develop requirements and strategic objectives. Develop requirements for products and suppliers, and execute RFx activities, including on site assessments with engineering and quality teams. Negotiate and execute contracts, stocking agreements, and sourcing commitments. Develop SOP for suppliers and vendors to ensure most cost effective logistics, routing, warehouse and compliance handling.

Identify domestic sourcing opportunities for $100M COGS in global sourcing supply landscape to drive QCD improvement and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings. Manage relationships with suppliers, product/private label managers. Deliver TCO savings for the organization using project management, negotiation, and data analytical skills.

$300M direct spend commercial suppliers and developed sourcing strategies that support the organization. Drive projects using project management, organizational, and data analytical skills in a matrix environment.

Optimize $400M spend and drive profitability through strategic sourcing plan. Leverage strong data analysis skills to support data driven decisions, strategy and execution.* Driving overall profitability and measuring supplier performance, while balancing supplier relationships. * Communicate opportunities to the leadership team through data analysis.* Understanding of supplier landscapes, domestically and globally.* Identify commercial risks/rewards within commodity categories, including risk analysis.* Develop and implement plans to address and mitigate those risks.

Optimize over $100M direct material spend and drive over $3M productivity price and VAVE projects to support execution and ensure supply continuity for commodity. Oracle Super User• Deploy strategic execution of commodity management, using standard work processes• Commodity reviews including productivity, inflation, quality, delivery, cash, and innovation

Project management, facilitation and change management for cross-functional projects with a focus strategic initiatives and organizational transformation. • Use project management methodology and tools to guide team in all phases of the project life cycle• Communicate project status to the project team, and stakeholders• Proficient with Microsoft Project, MS Office• Manage project resources, people and budget, as well as managing scope to ensure project is delivered on timeDevelop metrics to show both process and project performance• Ensure project achieves its objectives within the agreed upon scope, time and budget and deliverables comply with stakeholder requirements. Capture lessons learned and provide feedback to project team to aid them in their professional development.• Maintain and improve the Enterprise Services Process Excellence tools and methodologies (which include both Project Management as well as Six Sigma/Lean approaches)

• Manage inbound cargo, Interface with 3rd party vendors, regulatory bodies and internal IR customers.• Manage velocity and delivery of all Inbound cargo, both International and domestic• Drive and support inbound freight productivityCoordinate job site specific importations to point of consumption• Facilitate US Customs brokers by providing HTS numbers and product information to ensure on time delivery• Manage Industrial Technologies Import freight claim process. Work with Global Sourcing/Planning• Create and maintain all carrier SOP's

Oversee financial, logistics and operational aspects of Canadian and U.S. imports. Supervised import coordinator.Financial projection reports prepared for VPHandle all facets of direct importsApprove and monitor customs import entriesIssue NAFTA certificate for eligible productUpdate newly added parts with proper HTS numberWork with shippers association to manage contractsPrepare and analyze ocean freight carrier rate schedule and distribute to all departmentsProvide bullet rates needed during contract periodResolve billing disputes with broker and freight carrierLetter of credit applications/amendmentsLiaison with global offices, vendorsProcess/approve bank discrepancies/acceptancesWork with Global Sourcing/PlanningDevelop and implement department proceduresWork with IT to develop departmental reporting

Managed import department and supervised two import coordinators.Weekly wire transfers to vendors/payrollFinancial projection reports prepared for CFOLetters of credit applications & amendmentsAuditing of customs entries/classificationNegotiating of contracts/rates with vendorsDaily interaction with consolidators & customs broker on shipment statusSet up import documentationProcess information transmitted via EDI

Managed accounts receivables and payable of over 150 worldwide accounts with international agents.Daily bank account managementPosting payments to accounting systemWeekly reports/reviews of accountsTracking wire transfers/payments with banksManaging several accounts simultaneouslyGeneral ledger management

Handled all full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) cargo from Far East, West Asia, & Europe.Customs clearance/freight release processingSetting up import documentation for brokersCorrespondence with clients/UpdatesCalculating rates & expenses for arrival notices