Director of Supply Chain, with ** years of Supply Chain Management, I am a dedicated and accomplished supply chain director with over 23 years of experience managing complex distribution networks, streamlining operations, and optimizing processes. My expertise includes supply chain planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. I strongly focus on driving process improvements, reducing costs, and delivering strong financial performance. I am a natural leader with exceptional communication and organizational skills, and I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

Supply Chain Manager, Supply Specialist, Procurement Manager, Budgeting, Streamlining, Process Improvement, Project Management, SAP, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Lean, Forecasting, Six Sigma Green, ERP, Warehouse, Analysis, Oracle, Written and Verbal Communication, Charts, Data Analysis, Negotiating, Sourcing, Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, business Review, Procurement Contracts, Supplier Negotiation Procurement, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Process improvement Cross-functional collaboration, Leadership

Education/Certifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Touro University

Supply Chain Management (B.A.), Waldorf University

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Logistics and Supply Chain Professional Certification, Tri-County Career Academy

Lean Six Sigma Black Certification, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System Certification, Marine Corps Institute

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Certified Professional Contract Management (CPCM

Professional Experience

U.S. Marine Corps Various Domestic and International Locations

Supply Chain Director August 2016 – April 2023

●Developing and executing supply chain strategy, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution, to support the business objectives.

●Managing a team of 15 supply chain professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to ensure the team's success.

●Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

●Implementing best practices in inventory management to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.

●Developing and maintaining solid relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

●Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to Procurement: This involves sourcing and purchasing medical supplies, equipment, and services from vendors and suppliers. It includes activities such as identifying needs, supplier selection, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with suppliers.

●Inventory Management I improve some hospitals by maintain an appropriate inventory of medical supplies to meet patient needs while avoiding excess stock or shortages. This includes inventory tracking, demand forecasting, setting par levels, and implementing inventory control systems.

●Measure supply chain performance,

●Identify trends and implement corrective actions.

●During my tenure as Supply Chain Director, I have led several initiatives that have significantly improved the company's supply chain operations. For example:

●Implemented a new inventory management system that reduced excess inventory by 35% and improved inventory accuracy by 98%.

●Negotiated new contracts with key suppliers, resulting in an average cost savings of 50%.

●Streamlined the distribution network, resulting in a 400% reduction in transportation costs and a 65% reduction in lead times.

●Plans, develops, implements, operates, and maintains information systems. This includes development, testing, analyzing system requirements, and implementing new systems or significant enhancements.

●Organizes work, sets priorities, and communicates with stakeholders promptly and effectively, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget.

●Oversaw administrative, data, operational, financial, and inventory management, managing $658M+ of equipment while directing $2 Billion of operating funds for travel, training, consumables, and critical parts/infrastructure.

●Maximized adherence to SOPs and regulatory compliance, managing organizational applications for 1500+ personnel to receive and retain Government Credit Cards and Travel Cards (GCC/CTC) By 85%

●Prioritized a customer service mindset, coaching and mentoring teams to responsibly command supply and costs, optimize processes, and streamline workflows to achieve strategic and tactical goals.

●Contributed to the negotiation of all key supplier agreements through solid decision-making, using excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills to improve productivity by a 15.5Millon.

●10+ years of program/project management expertise directing supply chain operations in an agricultural production or food manufacturing industry, including procurement and strategic sourcing, inventory management, scheduling, and carrier management.

●Experience negotiating packaging and other materials related to commodity price indexes.

●Keeping an eye on formulating new acquisition rules and procedures and making suggestions for improving those policies and procedures.

●Evaluating proposed regulations and policies for government-wide acquisitions that impact the Department, establishing associated working groups, and leading the group through the analysis, recommendation, and implementation stages.

●Assume the role of agency expert and be accountable for developing and implementing novel concepts to overcome unprecedented acquisition challenges and issues, particularly those that require intense legislative interest or initiatives from the Office of Management and Budget.

●Providing senior leadership and acquisition workforce members guidance on acquisition programs, contracting procedures, and policy interpretation in day-to-day operations through formal letters.

●Taking up the team leader role for projects involving intricate acquisition procedures and functions.

●Acquisition Workforce Certification Management and Professional Development, Vendor Engagement, Acquisition Innovation and Emerging Technologies, Strategy and Data, and Portfolio Supervision are some of the priority portfolio assignments given to the selected Procurement Analysts.

U.S. Marine Corps Pendleton, CA

Supply Chain Manager September 2011 - July 2016

●Led the supply chain team in developing and executing supply chain strategies to meet business objectives.

●Managing the procurement process, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.

●Implemented inventory management best practices to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess inventory.

●Streamlined planning and distribution processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

●Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

●Monitored KPIs to measure supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.

Led the following critical key initiatives, including:

●Implemented a new forecasting system that improved forecast accuracy by 35%.

●Streamlined the procurement process, resulting in an average cost savings of 25%. - Optimized the distribution network, reducing transportation costs by 25%.

●Served as Supply Chief, coaching and mentoring 150+ personnel to be influential leaders by using organization and organizational management principles and promoting training and professional development.

●Oversaw responsible use and deployment of a comprehensive equipment, tools, and materials inventory, managing a $20M+ annual delivery budget by analyzing and reducing gaps to promote operational readiness.

●Planned and coordinated all procurement administration and destiny operations for planning and forecasting requirements while directing a multidisciplinary team of 55 # to maintain 99% operational readiness.

●Used global economics and marketing insights to develop pricing strategies and channels.

●Oversaw the implementation of efficient supply chain planning systems and sales and operations planning processes for distribution.

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●Managed production levels, identified material shortages, and kept track of inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.

●Devised and implemented short- and long-term plans to improve supply chain management and annual expenditure value.

●Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.

●Developed key metrics and employing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, I was able to drive a 95% increase in corporate growth.

●Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements while maintaining inventory integrity for finished goods.

●Negotiated a 97% customer service rate for the launch of new products by resolving material and production capacity constraints.

●Led critical change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.

●Oversaw and managed the supply chain and assisted with tech transfer projects, batch release testing, change management, and customer complaint.

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●Oversaw and managed coordination, trade compliance, and warehouse management for a distribution network.

U.S. Marine Corps Hawaii

Supply Chain Manager October 2001 - August 2011

●Managed $646 million in scientific material inventory, facilitating streamlined personnel deployments using expert procurement, contracting, and warehousing skills and negotiating $545M of support materials.

●Maintained life cycle control of $785 million of inventory, prioritizing Quality Control to boost workflow, communication, and documentation by 97%

●Led daily meticulous purchasing activities, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for savings opportunities while developing sustainable solutions that provided future financing projections.

●Skilled at coordinating paperwork, processing payments, and working independently to meet customer needs.

●Exceptional organizational skills and diligence are required.

●Looking for a challenging new role with a growing team where I can apply my expertise and experience in software engineering.

●Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement continuous improvement strategies to help the company succeed.

●Industrious Supply Chain Supervisor skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Talent in conducting undertaking.

●evaluations and implementing continuous improvement strategies to promote organizational success. Excellent communicator with coordination expertise.

●Drives supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning while leading risk mitigation.

●To improve product supply and productivity, manages and leads cross-functional teams.

●Use big-company methods in a fast-growing, agile setting.

●Experience negotiating packaging and other materials related to commodity price indexes.

●Excel-savvy in Microsoft Office Suite. MRP/ERP implementation experience is a bonus.

●Develop efficient and fast supply chain management strategies with other departments to close operational gaps.

●Coordinate ongoing inventory needs with operations capabilities that support sales plans.

●Best-in-class procurement and strategic sourcing methods and relationships at affordable prices.

●Score vendors/suppliers and report coverage weeks.

●Support packaging and ingredient sourcing innovation for new product development.

●Maintain high-performing freight management alliances.

●Creating and created action plans and KPIs that fulfill customer expectations and annual budget and operating objectives.

●Research and utilize meaningful supply chain annual cost enablers and deliver cross-functionally.

Related Volunteer Experience:

Veterans’ College Assistant, San Diego Community College San Diego, CA

Coordinated VA Office September 2017 – December 2019

Developed Veterans’ Office for 145 Veterans

Transitioned from hard documents to VA Once database for 145 Veterans.

Reviewed and inputted information in E-Sims college database for 145 Veterans

Tops Staffing San Diego, CA

Administrative Assistant August 2007 – February 2008

Entered phone reconciliations in SAP database.

Professional Memberships:

- Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

- National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

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