Shiamber Gayle

Experienced Supply Chain Professional

Henderson, NV 89014

ad3cet@r.postjobfree.com

+1-702-***-****

• Effective at interfacing with all levels of management and able to adapt to multiple responsibilities while maintaining deadlines. Ability to project courteous, professional image to internal and external customers, clients and co-workers

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Able to learn new concepts quickly while working under pressure

• Strong computer skills (Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows) with strong skills in SAP, ERP, WMS, CRM.ect

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Sr. Purchasing Contract Agent

Lithion Battery - Henderson, NV

November 2023 to Present

• Identifiy, source and Purchase electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and other PCBA materials from a network of reliable suppliers for vertically integrated manufacturer of Primary & Secondary Battery Cells, Rechargeable & Non-rechargeable Battery Packs and Battery Modules.

• Place orders with vendors and suppliers for Custom Batteries Projects.

• Input requests into M1 ERP System for new contracts, purchase orders, and amendments.

• Codes and processes invoices for all team departments.

• Guides and consults with new vendors/suppliers through the onboarding process, helping, and answering their questions.

• Work with Department Heads to create and maintain a database of A/R accounts.

• Facilitates Vendor/Contractor COI database for department owned contracts.

• General administrative functions include but are not limited to report building, filing and reservation management.

• Research potential vendors and suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing and services

• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure favorable terms

• Seek out potential new vendors and suppliers

• Track and monitor the delivery of orders and invoices

• Monitor Material planning through our ERP

• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers

• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and invoices

• Address and resolve any issues or disputes with vendors

• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure components meet required specifications and standards.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Contract Specialist

NV Energy - Las Vegas, NV

August 2022 to August 2023

• Responsible for the sourcing, of Energy materials, equipment and services through the RFP, RFQ,RFI process within Sales Force /AS400 System.

• Prioritized requisitions to ensure equipment, material and services are obtained in a timely fashion with an emphasis on quality, cost and availability.

• Communicated with vendors to ensure supplies and materials needed are met expectations, including, price, quality, lead-time, etc.

• Research price options and purchase items based upon best price commensurate with quality, lead- time and/or volume.

• Secured quotes for supplies and materials for potential future contracts.

• Maintained vendor files, purchase orders and other related records.

• Strong communication, customer service skills to facilitate communication and build relationships with business units, and suppliers.

• Conduct daily procurement tasks, including competitive bidding and sourcing processes.

• Evaluate vendor quotations, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards.

• Bidding and contract execution, manages the review of requirements, gathering, tendering, structured evaluation process, pricing, and award of contract including contract negotiations, amendments and final execution.

Sr. Procurement /Purchasing Buyer

Ring LLC/Amazon LLC - Santa Monica, CA

September 2017 to May 2020

• Liaison Between Operational departments and Vendors/Supplier's for the Procurement of high-quality goods & cost-effective products, and services.

• Serving as Main point of contact between the Sales department, Production, Operations and Purchasing teams on all aspects leading up to and including the production of the client’s project

• Assisted Purchasing Manager with various research projects.

• Prepared/issued purchase orders into NetSuite ERP/ SAP System.

• Worked closely with multiple 3PL distribution centers for E-commerce and Land shipments LTL, FTL For proper Inventory Levels

• B2B, B2C, Direct Customer, Distribution, Plant Shops, Internationally/ Created Standard Purchase orders, Blanket Purchase orders, Consignment replenishment Purchase Orders for RFI, RFQ, RFP Process

• Compared/Negotiated pricing/bids to ensure cost effective purchases.

• Negotiated contracts for the organization and created mutually beneficial agreements with Vendors and suppliers for product delivery.

• Evaluated suppliers based on delivery speed of their products and services, price and quality.

• Administration of Sales Orders, until completion of production; Ensuring documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project.

• Communicating Production Schedule or any potential delays, updates

• Obtained information for purchasing component parts/equipment.

• Expedite purchase orders when necessary.

• Ensured timely receipt of orders including follow-up

• Updated and post inventory transactions throughout the day.

• Obtained return authorizations for all vendor non-conforming materials.

• Assisted Accounting with matching invoices/orders.

• Maintain record of each transaction including need by date, ship dates, etc.

• Follow up in advance of ship dates or if ship dates have passe without receipt.

• Facilitate the close-out of all Pos once materials have been received and invoiced.

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Sr. Logistics Account Coordinator

Coppersmith Logistics - El Segundo, CA

December 2012 to August 2017

• Responsible for initiating and processing Export shipments For Multiple Vendors/Suppliers in compliance with applicable all U.S. laws and Regulations for Multiple Consignees and Commodities Internationally/ Domestically.

• Customer Interaction on the best available options (according to routes, costs, times)

• Produced quotes quickly and in an orderly manner, giving priority to critical load and responding under brand promise times.

• Received, reviewed, and process export documentation such as B/L and AWB, EDI and ITN Submission

• Communicate directly with logistics, warehouses, USDA, FDA Customs, Trucking Companies, distribution center and steamship lines on all issues also responsible for all order processing and client interaction daily to keep them updated with status of their shipments via phone, email.

• Obtain, review and prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, certificate of origin's in compliance with the requirements of the destination country.

• Consistently communicate with all parties involved in any given shipment with status updates and changes from shipment initiation to final arrival and delivery.

• Ensure that all contract documents are complete and conform to required standards and export regulations From Tracking /Tracing of shipments.

• Data entry and maintain shipment info in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ensure cargo pick-up and Delivery on Schedule

• Prepared and ensured file preparation so that all documents are in proper order scan, faxed and filed for Customs Review

• Heavy Traffic diagnostics with each customer (Lead, Times, Modes of Transport)

• Account growth, measurable based on number of shipments, billing level and profit per account, per plant and per group

• Develop contacts at all levels, National and international development of each account. Operations Account Manager

AKA International Custom Brokerage/Freight Forwarding - El Segundo, CA August 2002 to September 2012

• Assisted Supplier's with Import Air/Ocean booking needs making daily contact with steamship lines, Airlines for updated information on shipment's

• Communicate directly with logistics, cfs warehouses, trucking, and distribution companies and steamship lines on all issues also responsible for all order processing and client interaction daily to keep them updated with status of their shipments via phone, email

• Established correct documents for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers and processed documents through the ABI system to obtain customs release of goods for Air/Ocean moving shipments in Bond

• Arranged both delivery and invoicing of the import accounts also file break/down, photocopying, scanning, data entry, Sorting and filing of hard copy records, also knowledge of Excel, Word, Access

• Responsible for the coordination of documentation required by US Customs and Border Protection classify shipment using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to provide accurate duty rates, familiar with OGA

(FDA, FCC, USDA dot, import security filing and prior notice Handled daily statement to make sure all duty payments are paid in to US Customs within 10 days of release made sure bill of ladings are endorsed and payments are sent to steamship lines to avoid delays. Education

High school diploma in All Major studies

Inglewood High School - Inglewood, CA

September 1990 to June 1994

Skills

• E-Commerce (6 years)

• ERP Systems (10+ years)

• NetSuite (3 years)

• Purchasing (6 years)

• Supply Chain (10+ years)

• Customer Service (10+ years)

• Supply Chain Experience (10+ years)

• Logistics Management (10+ years)

• Order Entry (10+ years)

• Materials Handling (5 years)

• B2B Sales (10+ years)

• Manufacturing (5 years)

• Oracle (3 years)

• Typing (10+ years)

• SAP (10+ years)

• Inventory control (10+ years)

• 3PL (10+ years)

• Supply chain management (10+ years)

• Freight (10+ years)

• Warehouse distribution (10+ years)

• Clerical experience (10+ years)

• Documentation review (10+ years)

• Typing (10+ years)

• Windows (10+ years)

• Account management (10+ years)

• Negotiation (10+ years)

• Contracts (5 years)

• Supervising experience

• Analysis skills (10+ years)

• Admin operations (10+ years)

• Leadership (2 years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• EDI (10+ years)

• Proofreading (10+ years)

• Project management (5 years)

• CMMS (10+ years)

• Google Docs (5 years)

• Product development (5 years)

• Sourcing (6 years)

• Quality control (10+ years)

• AS400 (10+ years)

• Order management system (10+ years)

• Continuous improvement (10+ years)

• Filing (10+ years)

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Business management (10+ years)

• ERP systems (10+ years)

• Sales (10+ years)

• Workday (5 years)

• Vendor management (10+ years)

• Cost control (6 years)

• Customer support (10+ years)

• Communication skills (10+ years)

• Transportation management (10+ years)

• Microsoft Access (10+ years)

• Budgeting (6 years)

• Forecasting (6 years)

Certifications and Licenses

Dangerous Good Certified

March 2019 to Present

Data Entry/ Business Office

June 1994 to Present

Assessments

Written communication — Proficient

August 2021

Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient

Data entry: Attention to detail — Proficient

July 2022

Maintaining data integrity by detecting errors

Full results: Proficient

Customer focus & orientation — Proficient

January 2023

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient

Retail customer service — Proficient

July 2022

Responding to customer situations in a retail setting Full results: Proficient

Customer service — Proficient

August 2021

Identifying and resolving common customer issues

Full results: Proficient

Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient July 2022

Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Proficient

September 2021

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient

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