Clennan Williams

clennanwilliams@ yahoo.com

650-***-****

Education

Bryman College

Supply Chain Certifications: APICS CPSM, CPIM, CSCP

Skills

** ***** ** ********** *** certifications (Purchasing) Specialist with experience in the IT Sourcing category (RFP/RFI/contracts/negotiations with vendors outsourcing MRP ERP Apics EOM NRP.

Extensive experience in Supply Chain Fulfillment & Analysis, Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy and Coordination, Vendor Relationship Management

Experienced in reviewing and obtaining approval of quotes, requisitioning new services, hardware, renewals & infrastructure, and submitting requests for quotes/ proposals (RFQ's/ RFP's) to approved suppliers

Work Experience

Independent Procurement Consultant October 2019 – Present

Manage Contract and Purchase Order language

Developed strategies and effectively negotiate project contractual and change order situations

Understand business requirements and execute the sourcing strategy through disciplined RFI/ RFQ processes and other set internal guidelines

Collaborates with key stakeholders and works cross-functionally to develop and execute sound sourcing strategies

Manage Financial and Milestone management of project

Contract and Change Order Claim negotiation, preparation, and administration

Delegate responsibilities for efficient and effective results

Review projects for accuracy and compliance to order/quote, PO, spec, and customer’s expectations Monitor Team member’s performance for milestone and schedule compliance

Provide escalation support to the organization

Stanford Healthcare February 2019 – October 2019

Sr. Buyer and Procurement Specialist

Service contracts to analyses and investment on return to determined business making decisions.

Close partnership with the, Engineering, Finance, HR, Legal, R&D and others teams to understand the business area budgets and projects required to meet that budget

Manage the procurement of engineering services and subcontracts

Work with internal stakeholders and P2P process owners to improve efficiencies and effectiveness

Creates/maintains Blanket Purchase Orders on the CAS Purchasing module at the direction of the commodity Senior Buyers and Senior Purchasing Manager

Support periodic audits and assist in the development of processes that ensure compliance

Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system

Provide training, documentation, and other assistance to Bain’s consulting staff to support and expand the use of supply chain tools

Assesses workflow within the department and in dealing with vendors to implement continuous improvement in the efficiencies of procurement activities

Liaise with buyers & customer supply chain as the first point of contact

Monitor product supply risks and notifies the customer of potential issues

Ensure customer’s catalog alignment

Support and coordinate sell in forecast construction by product/account on a monthly basis with Key Account Managers and Demand Planners on launches and promotions

Track promotional sell-out and make necessary adjustments internally and externally

Challenge customer’s orders as well as replenishment parameters to meet stock holding targets

Analyze and challenge monthly stock in a trade situation

Analyze existing supply chain network and provide input to future strategies (facility network design, location, network optimization)

Help to Manage supplier relationships (vendor management) to drive supplier continuous performance improvement as per agreed criteria

Lead, develop and execute the commodity strategy and provide to senior management project and negotiation statuses

Work with Customer program managers to provide support to master parts catalogs process to establish contractual PN responsibility

Perform the commercial analysis of bids in collaboration with the project engineer, supply manager, project manager or and the bid proposal team

Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification, and on-going performance management

Provide input to the manager to improve department operation and efficiency

Architectural Lightning Works August 2016 – February 2019

Supply Chain Manager / Procurement Manager

Plans, manages and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle.

Controls, measures, and regulates efficient inventory levels of purchased materials in support of operations and drives inventory reduction through better use of the ERP system and delivery methods.

Balances current and future demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/ capacities to ensure on-time completion of customer requirements.

Oversees the planning and release of production orders to meet customer orders while maintaining optimum lead time and inventory levels.

Drives resolution to materials issues which includes evaluating material shortages, performing root cause analysis, and replenishing to the appropriate inventory levels.

Analyzes data, including enterprise requirements planning information and prepares reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.

Maintains planning parameters in order execution systems (ERP) to ensure proper order generation.

Identifies material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes in addition to taking necessary actions to ensure successful implementation and incorporation of approved engineering releases.

Develops and manages Shipping and Receiving department. Update/Develop Shipping and Receiving procedures.

Drives planning and growth of Shipping/Receiving Department

Analyzes and manages inventory levels in relation to customer requirements to meet profit and inventory targets and goals.

Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.

Manages short- and long-term planning scenarios and leveraging system capabilities to support those models.

Provides key analytical support in supply chain scenario analysis including capacity planning.

Develops and maintains a working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders of product supply.

Develops and maintains a supply chain strategic plan to understand key analytics, and risks to the companies supply chain. Pressure tests supply chain for areas of improvement.

Provides communication and visibility to the company of ongoing performance of key supply chain metrics and works with the team to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Manages ordering of all materials and components.

Manages supplier contracts and works on contract negotiation and de-risking the supply base.

Monitors overall production schedules, raw material inventory levels & shipments to advise of any issues in the supply chain.

Establishes systems to maintain raw material inventory at optimum levels to balance production plans.

Maintains visibility to company strategies as well as developing and achieving strategies to meet business and inventory objectives.

Supports audit efforts both regulatory and financial in nature.

Participates in the selection efforts for suppliers, 3PLs and other distribution partners.

Manages relationships with warehousing or distribution partners.

Complies with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Altair Technologies August 2010 – August 2016

Supply Chain Manager / Procurement Manager

Procurement of productions and services for Engineering departments

Vendor Management, contacted suppliers for Quotations and Lead Time & Terms

Expedite Purchase Orders, identify and resolved Accounts Payable related issues, and set up new Vendor ID in the system.

Execution of Purchase Requisitions and purchase Orders.

Weekly meetings to review the Program Managers excess Inventory.

C.R.S January 2008 – August 2010

Procurement Specialist

Purchase orders for electronics, mechanical parts, hardware, bio-chemicals, services, and/or special tools; arranges for products as required with the direction of the Inventory Manager

Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers with the help and direction of the Supply Chain Manager

Coordinate the materials planning of production schedules while monitoring and maintaining inventory levels planning, procurement and utilization of all materials used by the company for storage and shipments.

Work with Supply Chain Manager to ensure Bills of Materials (BOM's) and Authorized Vendor Lists (AVLs) are accurate and updated.

Expedite shortages and works with Supply Chain Manager on replacement parts.

Verify time shipments and delivery via JIT.

Staging and relocation

Maintain inventory levels and perform cycle counts

Some responsibilities include communications with Vendors, Suppliers, Field Staff, and Project Managers.

Manage inventory forecasts to insure efficient and timely flow of inventory responsible for project documentation, permit, and client interaction/coordination.

Issue purchase orders, expedites, back orders with timely delivery of product or determining alternative sources when applicable

Resolve receiving discrepancies with the manufacturer

Manage and negotiate inventory re-balancing with suppliers, accounts payable and receivable.

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