Jeffrey Sams
210-***-**** - ***********@*******.*** - www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysams
Procurement, Inventory Control, Sourcing and Category Operations Management
P&L … PMO … SAP … ERP …MRP… ISO … SOX … Lean … Strategic Planning … Continuous Improvement… Supplier Management
Innovative self-starter who has worked with both small and large companies as a dedicated team builder and innovative problem solver. I am straightforward, personable and have experience in Domestic and International environments. Expertise ranges from Basic Warehousing and Distribution to Category Management and Supplier Selection, Just-In-Time, Lean Inventory, Supplier selection to Contract Negotiation, Implementation, and Maintenance.
Commodity Management, Sourcing, Procurement & Purchasing, Demand Planning, Contract & Agreement Negotiations, Government
Contract Management, Vendor Selection & Management, Fixed Asset Management, Facilities & Equipment Management, Budget Responsibility, Cost & Internal Controls, Inventory & Materials Management, Warehouse Design & Layout, Inventory Reporting, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen events, Processes & Procedures, Continuous Improvement, Management Reporting, Quality & Safety Assurance
Logistics & Distribution, Operations Auditing & Analysis, Intellectual Property, Resource Planning & Allocation, Employee Development and training, SAP trainer.
Adept at building productive teams, managing multiple projects and resolving critical issues in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Highly developed communications, negotiations, organizational and analytical skills with the ability to develop positive relationships and long term strategic / industry alliances. Multicultural, Conversational Spanish. USN Veteran.
Category management to include but not limited to: Heavy equipment. Automotive and Maintenance, MRO, IT, Safety equipment, HVAC/Plumbing, Chemicals, Proppants, Services to include everything from Auto maintenance to catering.
Career Expertise & Selected Achievements
Independent Rough Terrain Center (formerly Kalmar Rough Terrain Center)- 02/28/2018- Present Monitor Sr. Commodities Manager Responsible to strategically develop and manage commodity strategies throughout operations to reduce costs, forecast inventory needs and ensure on time delivery for both consumption for in-house production and the sale of materials to support aftermarket demand to the government and other commercial customers. Managing a team of buyers and sales specialists, we work with many suppliers negotiating pricing, lead time and total cost of ownership while maintaining a balanced inventory avoiding overstock as well as stock outs.
Meet with Operations and Business Development to gather forecast.
Meet with current suppliers to share forecast and develop lead time and set safety stock accordingly.
Meet with and negotiate materials for new suppliers for competitive pricing and quality based on specs and drawings provided by Engineering.
Consistently monitor on time delivery and update Operations on any issues that may affect Production.
Monitor spend analysis, develop and implement strategies in line with Corporate initiatives to improve efficiencies and reduce the cost of Supply Chain Management.
Halliburton Energy Services- 11/04/2004-08/312017
Supply Chain Manager
Provide direct oversight of the Procurement, Logistics and Materials department. Train, direct and lead teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, proper inventory stocking levels while ensuring purchasing functions comply with company, SOX and contractual guidelines to obtain the lowest total cost of ownership, while avoiding stock outs and excess & obsolete inventory.
Ensure forecast meetings are held with business development, sales and operations to ensure proper stocking levels.
Ensure first class customer service to internal customers while adhering to company policies as well as Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
Review and approve Sox self-assessment audits.
Build and use district scorecard to ensure cycle counts, Goods Receipts/Issues, past due PO’s and blocked invoices are completed or resolved timely and accurately.
Ensure min/max set up in material master in SAP, based off of historical usage and forecast to ensure MRP is run effectively and any exceptions are worked immediately.
Ensure competitive bids are obtained for threshold or approved single/sole source in place with only approved suppliers.
Manage threshold of “on contract” spend.
Conduct strategic sourcing of materials with commodities group. Manage supplier relations and audits.
Align existing talent within the department as well as acquire new talent when business justifies, from external sources by means of the interview and selection process.
Oversee warehouse design and layout by implementation of 5/6S, tiered inspections, and lean six sigma concepts.
Provide training to Supply Chain personnel to ensure compliance for optimal stocking levels, inventory turns, reduction of slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory.
Perform and oversee training for supply chain SAP modules in Procurement, Inventory control, Logistics and Demand planning.
Previous roles in Halliburton:
Manager, Materials Control- Eastern US/ Angola, Africa
Demand Planner-Rocky Mountain region
Procurement Specialist- Rocky Mountain region
Keenan Dahl Supply- 1995-2004
Inventory Control Specialist
Responsible for issuing purchase orders to replenish a multimillion-dollar inventory of plumbing, heating and cooling parts and equipment to sell to a wholesale customer base.
Met with and negotiated pricing with multiple vendors to ensure best overall cost of ownership of goods and services.
Ensured accuracy of inventory through spot inventory checks or cycle counts, and implementing an annual ‘wall to wall’ inventory count and reconciliation. Maintained consistent inventory turns through timely ordering, strategic job/project forecasting, and liquidation of slow moving items.
Managed and organized workloads and tasks to ensure customer satisfaction, accurate inventory, and accomplishment of goal-related tasks such as increased sales and inventory turns.
UNITED STATES NAVY- 1987-1995
Logistics Specialist / E5
Assigned to the supply division of the USN for seven years promoting in the ranks from an E1 to an E5. Stationed on a fast frigate Naval vessel involved with inventory control and stock replenishment. Attended and certified from several government purchasing and contracting courses.
Obtained competitive bids and negotiated contracts again ensuring quality, time factors and cost effectiveness.
Supervised and led training for lower rank personnel.
Received letter of commendation from the Commandant for my expert implementation of their Depot Level Repairable program, a high dollar repair part tracking program.
Education & Training
2015- APICS- CSCP; Certified Supply Chain Professional
2014 -Institute of Supply Management-CPSM: Certified Professional in Supply Management.
2012 – APICS- CPIM: Certified Professional Inventory Management.
2009 - Frontline Supervisor Training, Grand Junction, CO.
2008 - Zig Ziglar-Top Performance, Grand Junction, CO.
2007- Halliburton Contract Management, Rock Springs, WY.
2006 - Cattan- Improving Your Purchasing Negotiation Skills, Houston TX.
2002 - Hajoca Corp., Store Manager Trainee Course, Denver, CO
1992 - US Navy - Government and DOD Purchasing, Norfolk, VA.
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