Stephen Shearer Email & Phone Number

Gaithersburg, MD, US

• Vendor Negotiations: Skillfully negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing, availability, and delivery terms, while researching and assessing vendor qualifications.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor supplier reliability using KPIs and quality reviews, driving improvement programs to enhance performance.
• Acquisition Expertise: Leverage various acquisition methods and PO/contract types (PR, PO, BPO) to support new and ongoing products and projects.
• Timeline and Deliverable Management: Oversee timelines and deliverables, prepare memos and updates, and renegotiate strategic partnerships to expand purchasing and product pipelines when necessary.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional meetings to provide product delivery updates, evaluate inventory needs, and respond to changing company requirements; compile and distribute reports on stock.
• Process Improvement: Introduced lean methods, automating processes in inventory management, shipping, and customer service to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

• Off-Site Warehousing Development: Established and managed off-site warehousing capabilities for ambient, -20°C, and -80°C storage conditions, handling both GMP and non-GMP materials.
• 3PL Selection and Engagement: Participated in selecting and engaging third-party logistics (3PL) providers for transporting GMP and non-GMP materials between sites.
• Supply Chain Expansion: Expanded the Supply Chain Department's oversight of material purchasing, enhancing control and efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Oversaw inventory levels at both off-site and on-site warehouses to ensure optimal stock management.
• Principal Purchasing Agent: Served as the primary purchasing agent for the Supply Chain Department, focusing on indirect materials.
• Centralized Material Storage: Centralized material storage across multiple departments to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

• Purchase Order Management: Reviewed and processed Purchase Orders in Oracle NetSuite, submitting POs to company vendors and ensuring accuracy.
• ERP Documentation: Uploaded, updated, and attached contract information and necessary documentation to POs within the ERP system.
• Order Tracking: Monitored the status of orders to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment.
• Sourcing and Ordering: Assisted with sourcing goods and placing company orders via phone, email, or online, adhering to company policies.
• ERP Requisition Design: Contributed to the design of a custom ERP Requisition Process and BPOs within NetSuite.
• Vendor Management: Ensured vendors were correctly added to the ERP system with accurate billing and account information.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Vendor Negotiation and Research: Negotiated with vendors to secure the best pricing, availability, and delivery terms, conducting thorough research to assess vendor qualifications.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitored supplier reliability using KPIs and quality reviews, implementing improvement programs to enhance performance.
• Acquisition and Contract Management: Leveraged various acquisition methods and PO/contract types (PR, PO, BPO) to support both new and existing products and projects.
• Timeline and Deliverable Management: Managed project timelines and deliverables, preparing memos and updates to support purchasing and contractual decisions. Renegotiated strategic partnerships to expand purchasing.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Led cross-functional team meetings to provide product delivery updates, assess inventory needs, and address changes in company requirements; compiled and distributed reports on supply.
• Customer Service Recruitment and Training: Recruited and trained customer service specialists, developing SOPs to ensure consistent and effective communication and service delivery.

Greater Denver Area

• Headed creation of a reselling business with distribution channels on popular retail platforms. Built relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts to purchase audiophile equipment for resale via Master Supply.
• Planned, built, managed, and operated a local supply and distribution center that provided JIT and JIC inventory management according to costs, trends, and demand forecasts. Developed distribution channels on popular.
• Ensure that market & category strategies were aligned to future business needs; research and update regulations on international shipments (HS, HTS codes, etc).
• Prepare purchase orders to include specifications, packing and shipping requirements, inspection, delivery instruction, and all other special and standard clauses.
• Coordinate the introduction of new and modified products; analyzed and resolved issues raised in procurement audit reports and recommendations.
• Created SOP to boost efficiency in business operations, including: sourcing, vendor selection/purchasing process, permits and certifications, cost analysis, and inventory storage and planning.

El Paso, Texas, United States

• Vendor Relationship Management: Cultivated and managed relationships with external dealers, negotiating inventory purchases and acquisitions based on quality, cost standards, and payment terms aligned with company.
• Perishable Inventory Management: Managed perishable stock levels across seven high-traffic stores, ensuring orders were aligned with monthly budgets and minimizing spoilage.
• Purchase Order Processing: Processed weekly purchase orders through Master Supply Agreements, adhering to set monthly budgets and ensuring timely replenishment.
• SOP Development: Designed and implemented a new SOP for weekly inventory counts, resulting in more consistent inventory levels, increased sales, and reduced spoilage and returns.
• Inventory Oversight: Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet the operational needs of two warehouses and seven high-turnover stores, ensuring consistent product availability.
• Store Expansion and Partnership Development: Collaborated with management to open two new stores and acted as the primary contact to foster growth with two local business partnerships, responding to changing customer.

El Paso, Texas, United States

Las Cruces, New Mexico

• Meet with management and end-users (construction companies and individual clients) to develop the outline, objectives, strategies, and goal of a project.
• Plan, schedule, and run cross-functional team meetings to ensure alignment on scope, progress, and budget.
• Review and update risk assessments for projects and implement changes based upon designer, consultant, and end-user feedback.
• Prevent cost over run by adhering to project budget regarding billable hours and consumable materials.
• Ensure project adheres within within local, county, state, federal, and DOD guidelines where applicable.
• Collaborate with multiple departments for the hand-off of and continued assistance of final products/objectives.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States