William Brannan Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

• Managed 15+ categories representing $200M+ annual spend across 50+ suppliers• Negotiated annual rebate programs with suppliers to maintain a competitive advantage and create EBITDA generation opportunities• Partnered with Regional and Branch Sales managers on large project opportunities to secure competitive bulk pricing and improve company margin• Investigated market trends and outlook of assigned categories to develop long-term strategy and communicate that strategy to upper… Show more • Managed 15+ categories representing $200M+ annual spend across 50+ suppliers• Negotiated annual rebate programs with suppliers to maintain a competitive advantage and create EBITDA generation opportunities• Partnered with Regional and Branch Sales managers on large project opportunities to secure competitive bulk pricing and improve company margin• Investigated market trends and outlook of assigned categories to develop long-term strategy and communicate that strategy to upper management• Created opportunities to reduce cost and create EBITDA through strategic alignment with key suppliers Show less

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed 10+ diverse categories representing $160M+ annual spend across 20+ suppliers• Negotiated annualized savings and cost avoidance of $450k+ in first 5 months in the role • Successfully resourced and expanded capacity in Doors category after main supplier in the industry exited the market• Developed 3-year plans for main spend categories and executed plans to meet specified timeline and savings objectives• Participated in recruiting and candidate screening activities both… Show more • Managed 10+ diverse categories representing $160M+ annual spend across 20+ suppliers• Negotiated annualized savings and cost avoidance of $450k+ in first 5 months in the role • Successfully resourced and expanded capacity in Doors category after main supplier in the industry exited the market• Developed 3-year plans for main spend categories and executed plans to meet specified timeline and savings objectives• Participated in recruiting and candidate screening activities both on-campus and off-campus Show less

2015 To Present: Hcs, Sugar Land, Tx; 2011 To 2014: Reslink, Houston, Tx

• Managed all supply chain activities for Wireline Cable and Downhole Coring Tools New Product Development portfolios consisting of 12+ active projects • Created and implemented curriculum for a multi-location negotiation training program• Managed all sourcing activities for a $30M to $60M Sand Screen Portfolio during a rapid growth cycle over 3 years• Consistently outperformed cost reduction objectives for total savings of $15M over 6 years• Reduced total BOM cost of a ResShunt… Show more • Managed all supply chain activities for Wireline Cable and Downhole Coring Tools New Product Development portfolios consisting of 12+ active projects • Created and implemented curriculum for a multi-location negotiation training program• Managed all sourcing activities for a $30M to $60M Sand Screen Portfolio during a rapid growth cycle over 3 years• Consistently outperformed cost reduction objectives for total savings of $15M over 6 years• Reduced total BOM cost of a ResShunt Sand Screens by 54% over 2 years, from $23k/unit to $12.4k/unit• Strategically resourced items to low cost countries and actively restructured supplier base to support growth and cost reduction• Completed project outlining plan for product standardization that will allow future cost reduction. Show less

Grapevine, Tx

•Developed optimal box sizes to save over $380,000/yr over previous plan.•Created a PO database that allows better monitoring and tracking of all DC purchases•Experienced multiple areas of the distribution center including receiving, replenishment, stocking, maintenance, and the internet processing center

• Prepared files and reports for internal Sarbanes Oxley audit• Analyzed current procedures for creating and maintaining records of approved vendors• Integrated process improvements that increased customer service and improved sustainability efforts•Trained new staff on procedures and process to facilitate the transfer of Supply Chain Vendor Data Integrity Department to India.

Mba, Supply Chain Management

Bba, Finance, Operations Management, And Real Estate

Bba, Finance, Operations Management, And Real Estate

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society National Society for Collegiate Scholars Baylor Interdiciplinary Core

Hs Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates