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• Supply chain analyst assigned to company’s largest Ambulatory Surgery Center customer. Maintained par levels of more than 60,000 products for over 480 nationwide facilities.
• Continuously analyzed purchasing trends from 28 distribution centers to avoid material disruptions and optimize supply chain performance.
• Reviewed customer Purchase Orders daily for pricing discrepancies; worked with vendors & General Purchasing Organizations on ensuring proper contract alignment.
• Maintained customer item master database with valid contract pricing.
• Executed sales leadership objectives to deliver customer savings and drive revenue.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Managed over 12 million dollars of critical inventory used to support essential functions of the Operating Room department. Acted as on-site logistics support, purchasing agent and liaison to the MUSC supply chain.
• Reduced inventory carrying costs by more than $850,000 annually.
• Created and monitored monthly supply chain forecast; led monthly demand consensus process.
• Served on a cross-functional team comprised of 3PLs, corporate logistics and IT to improve supply chain performance.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Developed an international book of business focused primarily in the United States, East Asia, and South America. Provided ocean transportation and customs brokerage services for international supply chains; acted as.
• Executed complex sell-side RFPs to deliver full spectrum supply chain solutions for a diverse group of clients; provided optimal suite of services for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborated with internal and external teams to effectively manage logistics needs.

• Developed and managed a nationwide book of business across a variety of industries. Provided third party logistics services for domestic procurement and distribution; inland import and export movement for international.
• Managed over 1500 freight shipments, generated more than $1.5 million in revenue; $375,000 in gross profit.
• Drove corporate sales strategy to achieve sales goals through client Request for Proposal process.
• Frequently applied analytical and evaluative techniques for identification and resolution of logistics problems to devise strategies for supply chain efficiency.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Served as a Rifle Team Leader, responsible for the deployment, mentorship, health, welfare, and combat readiness of three individuals.
• Decisively led soldiers in a combat environment.
• Trained a dedicated aggressor force that provided realistic training for low to mid-intensity simulated combat.
• Accountable for over $1.5 million in military equipment with zero loss.

• Radio Telephone Operator for Infantry Rifle Platoon of over 30 military personnel while conducting simulated combat operations in the United States. Responsible for the safeguard of classified and sensitive information.
• Acted as platoon liaison for communication between more than four diverse elements at a given time.
• Tasked with relaying real-time intelligence to higher headquarters directly contributing to mission success.
• Accountable for communications equipment valued at over $1.5M with zero loss; responsible for keeping equipment in operable condition

Master Of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science, Operations & Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma