Supply Chain Manager
Resume:
Raj Chand
**** ******* **. • West Covina, CA ****0
714-***-**** • **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time opportunity in a Global/Advanced Sourcing role.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration Major: Technology Operations and
Management
California State Polytechnic University Pomona Emphasis on Supply Chain Management
Graduated: June 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sourcing Manager Nutrilite a division of Amway Jan 2014 Present
Botanicals and Global Agri Business Operations (GAO)
o Creating and executing Joint Business Plan with Amway’s GAO division to deliver competitive
advantage for the organization
o Developing risk mitigation plans for critical products that are manufactured on our GAO sites
o Managing external suppliers via leading the Botanical Strategic Sourcing team to create and
execute sourcing strategies.
o Supporting Manufacturing Network Design projects to ensure smooth startup of new heat
treatment and granulation facilities.
Sourcing Manager Nutrilite a division of Amway Feb 2012 Dec 2013
Minerals, Excipients and Fortified Yeast
o Responsible for creating global sourcing strategy for Minerals, Excipients, and Fortified Yeast raw
materials.
Results: Delivered $760K of savings, consolidated supply base by 35%, and risk mitigated core raw
materials.
o Supporting Idea to Market projects with cross functional team to launch new products in global markets.
Supported sourcing for 5 idea to market projects, with 1 global product launch.
o Actively engaging in upstream sourcing for new technologies.
Sourced 1 key game changer delivery technology, currently being reviewed for exclusivity.
o Creating economic value for the organization through cost saving projects.
o Mentored the Global Procurement intern in 2012.
Created 3 key projects, and guided 2012 Procurement Intern to implement it successfully.
o Communication’s mentor for Amway’s Product Demand organization at Nutrilite.
Engaged mentees in 6 events to supplement growth in their communications skills.
o Global Procurement liaison for technology transfer for Amway’s new facility in India.
Successfully localized sourcing for 8 key raw materials for Amway India manufacturing.
Strategic Buyer Nutrilite a division of Amway July 2010 Nov 2012
Primary Job Responsibilities:
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o Managing supplier on time delivery and quality for 84 suppliers within the Vitamins, Minerals, and
Excipients categories
Results: Managing and improving supplier performance for 84 suppliers in the Vitamins and Minerals
categories from 86% to 90% on time delivery through relationship building and problem solving.
Led cross functional team to create Amway’s Supplier Collaboration Program to provide a
standardized process for improving supplier performance.
o Ensuring supply continuity through enhancing and leveraging supplier relationships.
o Key Global Procurement communicator in cross functional meetings with leadership regarding supply chain
issues.
o Led cross functional team to resolve issues with raw material impacting overall production.
o Global Procurement representative in completing the Lean Maturity Assessment for the Nutrition Business
Line.
Buyer/Planner/Kanban Administrator Exemplis Inc. Aug.2008 July 2010
Primary Job Responsibilities:
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o Managed key commodities to support production
o Administrated E-Kanban System to ensure lean purchasing/JIT processes are correctly executed.
Result: Successfully implemented E-Kanban purchasing system with local and international
suppliers.
o Creating metrics to measure supplier on-time performance, materials safety stock status, and E-
Kanban system.
Result: Collaborated with Senior Software Architect to enhance the planning tool to provide
better visibility of unreleased demand.
o Negotiated contracts for key commodities, while maintaining a positive relationship with
vendors.
o Lead on internal cross functional Supply Chain Improvement projects.
Result: Led inventory reduction project for 2009. Inventory reduction from August-
December 2009 $1.7 million.
SKILLS
o Fundamental/Advanced in Amway’s Procurement Mastery curriculum
o Proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
JDE base ERP systems
Oracle Business Intelligence
Bravo E bidding tool
Dun & Bradstreet Supplier Risk Manager tool
o Fluent in Hindi
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
o President of Cal Poly Pomona’s Indian Student Association 2007 2008
o Indian Student Association, Member 2004 2008
Love to travel
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Enjoy watching Disney movies
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Love to cook
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Like to play sport: basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
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