Supply Chain Management

Shannon Padilla

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Professional Summary

Top performing Purchasing leader with over 15 years of success in challenging roles. Proven record of

performance, strong work ethic, and year over year cost savings ability across multiple business

categories. Currently seeking a Purchasing Management/Senior Buyer opportunity.

Core Qualifications

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Experienced with Key Performance

Access, and Outlook) Indicator (KPI) tracking and achievement

Proficient with the SAP, JDE, Oracle, and Skilled with Overhead Cost reduction, lower

other MRP Systems carrying costs, production streamlining

Skilled in Low cost country sourcing and Skilled with direct and indirect costs

Customs clearance. reductions

Decision-making strength KANBAN and JIT Implementation and

Critical thinking skills Maintenance

Experience

Flash Technology July 2012 to December 2015

Senior Buyer/ Department Head

Franklin, TN

Management of full supply chain. New product design and sourcing. Follow projects from NPI

through to production cycle flow with minimal loss of production time and startup costs. Conducted

analysis to address material costs which led to 40%-60% cost reduction in material and a 20%-30% in

labor reduction. Planned and executed global sourcing initiative. Prepared departmental contracts for

attorney approval. Marketing Material selection and production. Contract negotiation, both top level

and material level. Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs. Oversaw bidding processes.

Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing. Oversaw bidding processes.

Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels. Recruited and

interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies. Led department meetings to build team

cohesiveness and coordinate projects. Prepared professional presentations. Built competitive bidding

environment with broad range of suppliers. Executed successful events and trade shows. Determined

pricing schedules. Monitored quarterly achievement goals.

Teledyne EMS May 2009 to June 2012

Senior Buyer/Quote Manager

Lewisburg, TN

Management of material proposal department. Responsible for locating cost reductions, project

material budgets and time lines. All Commercial Procurement and inventory management. Reduced

costs by 22% over four-year period.

Gateway Computers/MPC February 2007 to May 2009

Senior Buyer

LaVergne, TN

Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory. Sourced new vendors for

purchasing needs. Determined pricing schedules. Executed successful events. Built competitive

bidding environment with broad range of suppliers. Prepared professional presentations.

Production Technology April 2005 to February 2007

Inventory, Quality, Ship/Rec, Purchasing Manager

LaVergne, TN

Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects Collected operations

data and created spreadsheets detailing trends. Worked with shipment companies to manage

distribution. Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.

G&S January 2004 to January 2013

Partner

Wake Forrest, NC

Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends. Designed pricing models for

quotations. Market Analysis.

U.S. Army December 2001 to October 2004

Warehouse Supply Clerk

Fort Campbell, TN

U.S. Army December 2000 to December 2001

Material Management Specialist

Camp Casey, South Korea

U.S. Army Reserves December 1998 to June 2000

Operating Room Specialist

Tampa, FL

Accomplishments

Skilled with New Product (NPI) launch support and process

Purchasing Experience NPI and development team leadership.

Responsible for managing the new product development and implementation process

Responsible for managing the purchasing department for a Fortune 500 Company

Skilled at cultivating mutually beneficial Supplier relationships

Skilled in finding vendor cost reductions through material and labor by phase reductions

resulting in multi-million dollar annualized year over year costs savings.

Skilled at managing vendor managed inventory resulting in a reduction of overhead costs,

reduction of material costs, and carrying costs.

Skilled with managing multiple vendors and commodity lines, international freight, customs,

logistics, etc.

New product launch supplier sourcing, cost savings, expedited launch

Skilled at Clear and Concise Communication

Proficient in Supplier Forecasting to ensure Supply Chain Continuity

Skilled with Commodity management, ensuring the right products are with the right suppliers

ensuring lowest possible costs.

Education

University of Phoenix 2013

MBA: Business Administration

Phoenix, AZ, USA

University of Phoenix 2009

Bachelor of Science: Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management

Phoenix, AZ, USA

University of Phoenix 2007

Associate of Arts: Business Management

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Professional Affiliations

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Nashville Chapter

Skills

Advanced Cost Reduction Efforts

Advanced Contract Negotiation Skills

Advanced Supply Chain Optimization Skills

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