SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSResults-driven SUPPLY CHAIN, OPERATIONS, PROCUREMENT ANALYTICS manager, and decorated Air Force Veteran, with proven ability to leverage training, organization, and technology into greater efficiency and reduced expenses. Energetic and highly organized leader. I solve the problems, increase productivity, and always get the job done.WHY INTERVIEW MEOperations management is my passion; increasing efficiency is my superpower; hard work is my ethos.Experienced in work within high-performing teams, maximizing employee productivity, and exceeding KPIs.Thoroughly organized, proactive planner, with extensive operations and team development experience.CORE COMPETENCIESPROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT: managing plans to meet inventory targets in supply, driving supplier operational results (price, service, quality & inventory), and cost-saving initiatives, directing the tactical and operational elements of supply security; global sourcing of high-end consumer hard and soft goods; forecasting demand, optimizing inventory levels, providing voice and proposed action plans on all potential risks to supply continuity.STRATEGIC PLANNING: partnering with product development and sales to establish and execute on procurement and sourcing strategies, goals and initiatives; managing working capital and waste reduction across assigned business teams and help manage plans to meet inventory targets; providing voice and proposed action plans on all potential risks to supply continuity; managing crises and coordinating resolution and communications with the broader business.VENDOR AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: forging durable and strategic relationships while facilitating collaboration and building consensus; rapidly adapting to evolving management, vendor, and client expectations, as well as business and market dynamics; identifying internal and external drivers, and organizational alignments; listening to stakeholders’ needs and providing workable solutions in line with corporate objectives.GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS: driving KPIs and improving operational efficiency; adroit in planning, prioritizing, budgeting and resource allocation; strong multitasking skills; strictly maintaining deadline and budget discipline, while leveraging technology to promote efficient and effective operations and optimized business processes; experienced in training, managing, and mentoring employees.