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Lorimor, Ia, Us

Durham, North Carolina, United States

-Designed and implemented best-practice procurement and sourcing processes and procedures for direct & indirect spend, including packaging materials, genomics services, CAPEX, and facilities services.-Delivered 20% total annual savings within three specific categories during initial three months at Pairwise by strategically optimizing suppliers, products used, and negotiating price decreases.-Improved PO compliance by 77% by conducting audits of outstanding purchase orders, implementing mandatory reviews after exceeding due dates, and introducing preemptive to mitigate overdue purchase orders.-Developed and implemented category management strategies to consolidate and rationalize supply base.-Directed and conducted all activities relating to evaluating, selecting, negotiating, and implementing preferred supplier agreements with a goal of maximizing value (cost savings, cost avoidance, performance, quality, risk reduction).-Conducted make vs buy analyses for strategic decisions, including in-sourcing considerations.-Ensured supply chain requirements were met to support new product launch on leafy greens retail blends and salad kits and maintained product supply for leafy greens food service products by partnering with and managing inventory at a co-manufacturer.-Managed and forecasted budgets for commercial cost centers, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and operational requirements.-Led ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) reporting efforts, coordinating with internal stakeholders to streamline data gathering and fostering a culture of sustainability and corporate responsibility within the organization, while also sitting on Sustainability & Inclusion committees to develop and execute long- and short-term ESG strategies aligned with the company's values and goals.

Bayport, Minnesota, United States

-Directed end-to-end sourcing operations for 8-12 projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless coordination among internal teams and suppliers to achieve critical milestones. -Projects encompassed new product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, offering expansions, major supplier transitions, and addressing emergency supply chain disruptions.-Facilitated virtual collaboration across enterprise facilities in different states for large scale capital projects in a high-volume environment. -Negotiated multi-year contracts and supply agreements with key business partners for the Storm Doors Division, delivering cost savings ranging from $100k-$500k per contract, and ensuring 99% on-time delivery.-Led RFx process and supplier selection, collaborating with commodity teams and procurement to align with business needs and enterprise strategies.-Led sourcing operations for aluminum extrusion, plastic extrusion, plastic injection, glass, hardware (including fasteners, die cast zinc, brass), and packaging from a global supply base, for $120 million annual spend.-Partnered with design engineering to facilitate design simplification, drove supplier-led design reviews, and acted as liaison between suppliers and internal quality department to ensure timely submission of parts for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).-Secured stakeholder buy-in and communicated project updates and cost savings initiatives to executive-level management.-Established risk management import strategies to minimize tariff impacts on Chinese hardware in 2018/2019.-Mitigated the impact of the 2021 Texas freeze by leveraging relationships with tier 2 plastics suppliers, and ensured continuity of supply for 6 commodities during the heightened demand and production disruptions of 2020/2021.-Coached & mentored 3 junior staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the organization.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

-Established import strategies to minimize tariff impacts on Chinese hardware in 2018/2019, mitigated the impact of the 2021 Texas freeze by working with tier 2 plastics suppliers, and successfully ensured continuity of supply for multiple commodities during the heightened demand and production disruptions of 2020/2021.-Cultivated strong supplier partnerships through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies; Prepared supplier score cards, led quarterly business reviews, implemented goal-based incentives, and monitored KPIs, leading to a 31% increase in supplier reliability.-Performed data analytics to determine how to best resolve value steam and/or supply chain capacity and constraints to balance service, inventory and cost.-Led implementation of continuous improvements to business processes, utilizing Lean manufacturing principles and supply chain tools such as Kanban, 5Y, value stream mapping, and A3 thinking.-Administered company spend via Coupa on indirect and MRO purchases.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Urbandale, Iowa, United States

-Managed $60 million annual spend on DirecTV/satellite equipment, accessories, furniture, and appliances for a wholesale distributor.-Analyzed daily sales reports, current inventory levels, and past sales history to optimize inventory levels across 7 distribution centers nationwide.-Effected strategies to prevent surplus inventory, maintaining cash flow and inventory turn goals.-Collaborated with Sales and Merchandising departments to interpret market impacts on demand, adjusting purchasing accordingly.-Monitored and analyzed performance of vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs, identifying and resolving supply chain bottlenecks.-Planned orders to utilize shipping container capacity at 95% or greater and coordinated with sea freight forwarding companies to import electronics from China.-Ensured accuracy of real-time pricing data, enabling agile procurement decisions.-Took on additional role as accounts payable clerk and credit/collections tasks due to corporate downsizing and staff changes, ensuring seamless operation of critical functions.

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

-Led sourcing & procurement operations for custom-designed jewelry, overseeing the RFQ/bid process, and ensured adherence to strict quality standards.-Facilitated communication between sales professionals and vendors to ensure timely procurement of items that met each client's individual timeline and budgetary needs.-Managed collaborative relationships with diverse vendors across the United States, Canada, and East Asia, fostering effective communication and ensuring seamless coordination.-Pioneered organizational change by designing and developing procurement procedures and tools such as a Microsoft Access database for streamlined order tracking and order processing, and creating the company's first computer-generated purchase orders. -Established an order placement schedule with a key supplier, resulting in a 23% reduction in shipping costs per item within a single year.

Graduate Certificate, Supply Chain Management, 3.92 Gpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish, 3.86 Gpa

Completed 4 year degree in 2 years