Daniel White

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Summary

Results-oriented Business Unit Manager with a proven track record of achieving substantial cost savings through strategic sourcing. Recognized for building and enhancing supplier relationships to streamline inventory processes. Adept at working independently and collaboratively to meet challenging deadlines, with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Knowledgeable/Proficiency: SAP, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Mainframe, Jaggaer

Work Experience

White Distribution and Supply, Muscatine, IA

Business Unit Manager (2022-2023)

Strategically source parts to valued suppliers that aligned with company initiatives that resulted in $500k in annual savings.

Performed independent project to grow relationships with key suppliers to help reduce inventory and promote an environment of a just-in-time inventory. Includes vendor buy backs and returns. Project lasted 3 months and was part of a reduction in inventory of over $6m.

Led a project to reduce tail spend with smaller suppliers to grow and strengthen relationship with core suppliers. Results included increased efficiencies and the removal of upwards of 100 suppliers to a few strategic suppliers that forged relationships.

Consulted with the Purchasing and Sourcing departments to understand their processes, to make suggestions and implement changes to also increase efficiencies. One example was to switch our old, antiquated method of faxing over orders to a supplier to discover and lead (purchaser and supplier) to a more efficient method of EDI ordering. This method improved accuracy and accountability.

OPTIMAS SOLUTIONS, Wood Dale, IL

Strategic Sourcing Manager (2021-2022)

Added new Projects with Annualized savings of 25%. Target suppliers and parts that have received inflation through the Tableau reporting tool to resource this business to strategic Partners.

Through negotiating and contract initiatives, Payment Term Improvements – Improve North America Weighted Average Days to 55 days from 30 days.

Negotiated new contracts with targeted suppliers with a spending of $500k to enhance partnership to further strengthen relationship aligned with company initiatives.

GRAINGER, Lake Forest, IL

Sourcing Specialist (2007-2021)

Source products with a focus on total customer opportunity and balance of GP and revenue to contribute higher earnings.

Ability to work well with assigned customers and suppliers and use constant, professional communication during each transaction.

Demonstrate initiative in suggesting changes and improving the systems and processes of the department.

Resolve urgent internal and external customer issues. Research appropriate information to reach decision on non-routine issues.

Make purchasing and pricing decisions based on customer need, market and competitor conditions, product specifications, supplier strategy, and business policy.

Identify sources for product/services in support of customer requests in a timely manner. Ensure proper product selections, matches, and/or alternatives at the best possible cost.

Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships.

Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate cost and price analysis techniques.

Execute standard work processes and utilize tools provided to make sound decisions to optimize Grainger’s chances to improve the customer experience.

Achieved superior service metrics and productivity to meet business goals.

Proactively communicate with all stakeholders on status, pricing logic and decisions, and team up with internal and external business partners.

Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.

Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet search and navigation.

Ability to multi-task in fast-paced team environment.

Solid problem-solving skills and accountability of actions and decisions.

Education

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science Degree – Major Economics

May 1993

Harper College-Continuous Education

Statistics/Excel

March 2017

Volunteer Work

Basketball Coach – 2015 - 2022

Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Arlington Heights, IL

Mentored and provided leadership to eighth grade boys. Showed that hard work, teamwork, and practice, that positive results are attainable.

Volunteer – 2023

Second City Canine Rescue, Palatine, IL

Provided time and effort to ensure displaced canines were being adopted to new, forever homes.

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