Procurement Supply Chain Specialist

CARLOS STEER, JR.

Atlanta, GA **********@*****.*** 404-***-****

PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN, & LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL MRO BUYER Exceptional Procurement Specialist with 8 years of experience creating and managing purchase orders for multiple facilities and high-dollar projects. Proficiently skilled in resolving invoice and shipment discrepancies, coordinating with cost center managers, and providing detailed reports to balance and close out purchase orders. Proficient in MRP, SAP P08, S4 HANA, and other purchasing tools. Strong track record of managing over 330 vendors and managing $1M in available spend. Logistics Management Inventory Management Purchase Order Creation Analysis Process Improvement MRP Master Data Strategic Planning Quality Control Vendor Management Cost Management KO BUY Capital Projects Lean Catalog Data Analysis Reporting Invoice Resolution Negotiation Project Management Accounts Payable Capital Purchasing Supplier Performance Evaluation Procurement Management RFP Incoterms Risk Management Strategic Sourcing SAP Audits Contract Negotiation Warehousing Warehouse Management Compliance Collaboration Financial Analysis Budgeting KPI Analysis Closeouts Microsoft Excel Microsoft Teams Lean Catalog Purchase Pal Purchase Factory PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ATLANTA, GA 2011 - PRESENT SUPPLY CHAIN PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST III – BBP MRO BUYER 2016 - PRESENT

Manage financial spend of over $1,000,000 for purchasing with over 300 vendors and supplies for purchase order creation for 3 facilities across the United State Coca-Cola business footprint

Resolve invoice and shipment discrepancies with the accounts payable team to ensure accurate payment and delivery

Provide monthly Opex, Direct Material, and Capital Project Open PO reports to balance and close out purchase orders

Coordinate weekly meetings with cost center managers on Microsoft Teams to ensure proper tracking of purchased items and services

Set up new vendors for purchasing through the DocuSign process and determine payment terms

Manage Capital WBS Project purchase orders for the ABBP, ACW, and Fort Worth facilities

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost savings opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiations

Streamlined the purchasing process by implementing an electronic purchase order system, reducing errors and improving efficiency

Monitored supplier performance and addressed any issues or concerns to maintain high service levels and quality standards

Developed and executed RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to solicit bids from potential suppliers

Participated in negotiations with vendors to achieve favorable pricing and contract terms for the company

Coordinated with legal and finance teams to review and approve supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations

Created and presented reports on purchasing trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance to senior management

Managed the inventory of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) materials to ensure adequate stock levels and prevent stock-outs

Conducted regular audits of purchasing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ATLANTA, GA 2011 - PRESENT PRODUCTION OPERATOR 2013 - 2016

Operated and monitored production machinery, including bottling and canning lines, to ensure efficient and timely production

Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure they met company standards and customer expectations

Maintained cleanliness and organization of the production area, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines

Followed production schedules and work orders to ensure timely delivery of finished products to warehouse and distribution teams

Assisted with changeovers between product runs and performed basic maintenance on production equipment as needed

Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing and 5S, to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Kept up-to-date with new production technologies and equipment, and made suggestions for improvements to the production line

Collaborated with other teams, such as maintenance and quality, to troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ATLANTA, GA 2011 - PRESENT WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 2013 - 2016

Experienced in using warehouse management systems such as SAP and RF devices for inventory management

Operated stand-up and sit-down forklifts to receive, store, and distribute products within the warehouse

Collaborated with production and transportation teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment and shipment

Assisted in training new hires on warehouse operations and safety procedures

Checked incoming products and staged them in the appropriate location within the warehouse

Coordinated with vendors and suppliers on deliveries and returns

Forklift certified and experienced in using various types of forklifts for moving and stacking products DHL SUPPLY CHAIN FORMALLY KNOWN AS EXEL LOGISTICS - FAIRBURN, GA 2005 - 2011 LOGISTICS PLANNER

Logistics Planner at Exel Logistics (now DHL Supply Chain), responsible for planning and calculating truckload shipments to various customers using RTCIS software

Record shipment data, including weight, charges, and efficiency, and generate reports for internal and external stakeholders

Monitor order fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery to customers, and assist the project management team in identifying new distribution resources

Create cost and expense reports in RTCIS, providing accurate information for budgeting and planning purposes

Operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts to load pallets on containers, ensuring proper handling and delivery of customer orders

Hold forklift certification, demonstrating the ability to safely operate heavy machinery in a warehouse environment EDUCATION

High School Diploma – Continental Academy, Coral Gables, FL 2002

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