Krina Saskor
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Portsmouth, NH
Logistics / Account Management / Procurement
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A senior operations leader, pragmatic bridge-builder, and account management innovator who is piloting business-centric roadmaps, empowering independence, and inspiring the next generation of enterprise growth in multi-billion dollar organizations.
Experienced strategist for project management, procurement, customer success, supply chain, business intelligence, forecasting, Lean, ERP, predictive analytics, capital and operating budgets, compliance and governance, market and trend analysis, negotiations, change management, process improvement, and enterprise transformation.
A worldwide visionary who serves as a catalyst for sustainable change by empowering infrastructure and cross-functional teams through data-driven impact.
Applies extraordinary acumen in pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Dynamic Logistics / Procurement Executive
Strategic Enterprise ERP / Account Management Thought Collaborator
Transformational Project Management Leader / Change Agent
Data Analytics & Customer Success Innovator
Trusted Business Partner / Team Mentor
'AN EXCEPTIONAL PROCUREMENT AND OPERATIONS INNOVATOR, WITH PASSION AND THE DRIVE FOR PERFECTION
'Krina is a highly skilled logistics leader and project management innovator who operates at a very high level. It is her combination of technical acumen, intellect, drive, leadership, and flexibility that enable her to excel. Krina was a key driver in identifying and transforming inefficient processes, contracts, and vendor relationships. She cultivated relationships with key members across the organization and third-party contacts that facilitated substantial process improvements and massive financial savings. She is highly intelligent, has a remarkable work ethic, and has deep intellectual knowledge. Krina is a powerhouse, a brilliant professional, a relationship manager, and an innovation leader.'
- Excerpt from a recent performance appraisal
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of New Hampshire
Technical
SAP / ERP / MRP
RFQ / RFP / RFI / RFX
Lean
E3 Replenishment System
Enterprise Software
Microsoft Office / Teams
Google / Adobe Creative Suite
WebEx Event Center / Zoom
Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management / ERP
Strategic Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
Large Scale Program / Project / Product Management
Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory
Negotiations / Contractual Partnerships
Large Scale Account Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Training / Development / Mentorship
Strategic Enterprise Roadmaps
Competitive Analysis
Strategic Partnerships
Business-to-Business (B2B)
Collaborative Thought Leadership
Communication / Conflict Resolution
Enterprise Governance / Compliance
Team Building / Management
Risk Management / Mitigation
Portfolio Management
Predictive Data Analytics
System Implementation
Due Diligence
Organizational Agility
Social Networking
Change Management / Change Agent
Collaborative Relationship Building
Execution & Results
Time Management / Multitasking
Innovation / Vision / Goal Setting
Flexibility / Adaptability / Persuasion
KPI Dashboards
Organizational Development
Diversity / Inclusion Leadership
Continual Process Improvement
Operational Excellence
Emotional Intelligence / EQ
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
Ingenuity / Energy
Pragmatic / Creativity
Influence / Resilience / Integrity
Cultural Bridging / Openness / Humility
Senior Procurement Agent at Boeing, Procurement Agent III 2008-2021
Boeing
Spearheaded procurement, project management, compliance, and logistics leadership; utilized SAP purchase order agreements, ERP, contractual agreements, negotiations, supplier management, and delivered KPI metrics.
Drove pricing and lead time from suppliers through the use of RFQ, RFP, RFI, and RFX; cut backlog weekly by 20%.
Secured $1 million dollars in savings through successful contractual vendor negotiations.
Optimized supplier performance quality through predictive analytics; mirrored strategic alignment between contractual agreements to key scorecard metrics.
Ignited the reduction of escalation issues by cross-functionally collaborating with legal, finance, mechanical engineering, quality assurance, and executive stakeholders to drive customer success.
Modernized and managed the internal support group process and implemented vendor improvement initiatives including a scorecard system.
Initiated a full vendor lifecycle, from initial contracts to annual reviews.
Transformed the procurement and vendor departments by streamlining various business processes.
Buyer II 2004-2008
Amazon
Orchestrated inventory and procurement leadership for all software, hardware, and video games for Amazon Canada.
Ignited video games product selection by 150% through contractual negotiations with distributors as well as initiating and implementing short-term and long-term supplier agreements.
Boosted inventory turn in software by 38% and in video games by 35% over the prior year.
Expedited purchase orders to minimize inventory shortages on a weekly basis.
Inventory Analyst 2002-2004
REI
Championed and oversaw over $60 million dollars in system inventory, replenishment, and procurement for 83 retail stores nationwide in an extremely high-pressure business ecosystem.
Fueled increased sales of $3+ million dollars driving a 20% sales increase and a 7% increase over budget.
Shaped and supported $24 million dollars in sales in three departments; purchase orders, marketing, and pricing analysis.
Authored and conceptualized an innovative logistics plan for clearance items based on freight costs and key operational challenges such as negotiating and implementing global transportation.
Reforecasted sales and reconciled forecasted orders to optimize budget and meet financial planning and analysis.
Awards
5X Award Winner of the 'Boeing Exceptional Performance Award'