Stuart Smith Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Sugarland TX

• Responsible for managing the relationship with the client and monitoring services delivery throughout the project. Focused on the management of the relationship with the client and ensuring alignment of project.
• Managing the relationship with the client throughout the project duration and acting as the main point of contact between client and organization.
• Ensuring the services delivered conform to what has been contractually agreed upon including schedule, quality, scope and budget.
• Managing resource planning and addressing resources performance issues.
• Acting as the escalation point when issues arise with resources / services and managing any dispute or conflict.

Houston TX

Manage supply chain and operational improvements with client in the oil and gas industry including processes, technology, and training.

Managed supply chain activities for over 150 marine logistic clients for seven spend categories representing over $70 million in annual spend. Lead team of 13 direct and indirect buying and planning positions. Managed sourcing, contracting, and coordinated logistics of supplies and equipment on containers and vessels. On board and train new vendors.

Managed inventory, purchasing, transportation, warehouse, fleet, and sales order processing for 6 locations nationally. Participated in the submission process for government, large commercial and utility renewable energy project RFP’s acting as the subject matter expert for the materials and project management functions.

Lead the design and execution of global sourcing strategy, plans, and goals. Developed business requirements, process flows, and procedures resulting in lean sourcing practices integrated with suppliers in Southeast Asia, Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Managed team of 36 direct and indirect reports within a department of 200 associates.

Developed and established distribution operations center. Project manager for customs access database used for order management, customer service, order tracking and inventory control from conception through implementation. Managed forty-five thousand square foot facility with associated processes and technology

Responsible for planning and implementation of all operation related systems for the Canadian Division. Established product and SLA measures both internally and externally for all operational activities. Reduced Back Orders by 70% resulting in $250,000 positive cash flow.

Lead materials management for all capital equipment and production raw materials. Develop and improve inventory management and controls. Ensure material recorded in appropriate systems and processes established to manage equipment and materials. Managed supplier relationships including product sourcing, contract negotiations, quality control, and contract.