Rian Smith Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Responsible for the global sourcing of services and products for port operations/development projects needed for all ports and destinations associated with Carnival Corporation and its brands.Leading and managing RFQs/RFIs/RFPs for regions/ports related to the Carnival Corporation brands for its ports and destinations. This includes evaluating suppliers and analyzing bids as part of RFI/RFP or bid processes based on such criteria as cost, quality and performance for various spend categories.

Miami, Florida, Us

• Led strategic sourcing team to optimize global food & beverage spend for Carnival Cruise Line.• Prioritized best practices for vendor management and spend analysis to drive efficiency.• Piloted and managed demand planning tools and data management systems for sourcing categories.

Miami, Florida, Us

• Managed strategic sourcing for a $400M spend on food and beverage products at Carnival Cruise Line.• Conducted detailed spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.• Led competitive RFIs/RFPs and negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies.

Miami, Fl, Us

• Managed purchasing, supply planning, and distribution for Subway's local limited-time offer promotions in US and Canada.• Led cross-functional teams of external and internal stakeholders for successful Subway-driven events.• Achieved cost savings and improved efficiency through strategic supplier and distributor partnerships.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

• Managed commodity programs in Walmart’s Southeast Global Food Sourcing Hub, overseeing sourcing of fresh produce from international, national, and local vendors.• Analyzed spend/fill rates by seasonality of produce commodities to optimize vendor management strategies.• Led procurement efforts for Walmart stores across the United States, totaling 4,000 locations.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

• Managed a Walmart Hiring Center, hiring over 80 associates in two months for a new Walmart Neighborhood Market.• Provided supervision, training, and recognition to develop associates, ensuring a diverse and efficient team.• Assisted in driving sales through effective merchandise presentation, budgeting, and maintaining a positive team environment.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

• Managed contract process for Walmart Realty division, ensuring consistency and compliance.• Verified completion of change orders, payment applications, and contract amendments.• Ensured final payments were accurate and timely.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Supported Walmart stores by solving in-store point of sale and technical application issues through policies, data and resources.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Managed customer service for rental reservations and national accounts at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Tallahassee, Florida.• Implemented daily operational strategies based on reservation volume, local demand, and inventory levels.• Provided exceptional customer service to ensure smooth rental experiences and satisfaction.• Developed strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Graduate Certificate, Business Analytics

Study Abroad Program, Spanish

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics