Supply Chain Inventory Management
Resume:
Jacques Kazadi
Lawrenceville, Ga, *****
*************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Supply Chain and Inventory Management Professional with over 9 years of experience optimizing procurement, inventory control, and logistics operations across manufacturing, medical devices, food safety, and transportation industries. Proven ability to streamline supply chain processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Expert in purchasing management, vendor negotiations, demand forecasting, inventory optimization to support business goals. Highly proficient in ERP (SAP) systems and inventory tracking tools (Procore, Smartsheet etc.) to maintain stock accuracy and minimize waste. Strong background in global sourcing, supplier relationship management, Inventory Management and logistics management, ensuring seamless procurement and on-time deliveries. Recognized for cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and risk mitigation strategies that enhance supply chain resilience and profitability. Green Belt Six Sigma, Associate project Management and Supply Chain Management certified with a keen eye for efficiency, detail, and continuous improvement. Fluent in French and English, bringing excellent communication and negotiation skills to drive supplier collaboration and business success. EXPERIENCE
XSTRAHL.INC SWANEE, GA
Dec 2023 –
Present Operations and Logistics Manager.
Inventory Management:
o Manage inventory levels daily, manage inventory and cycle counts on the weekly/monthly/yearly basis to Ensure stock levels are maintained and tracked for accuracy with the ERP (SAP) System o Maintain accurate documentation to ensure timely parts availability for medical and life sciences products and continuously improve inventory movement processes, ensuring accountability across departments. Production: Product Handover Management:
o Coordinate with the Customer Success Director to ensure proper testing and documentation for production releases. o Maintain production handover timelines and communicate updates to stakeholders. o Track parts/accessories orders from US customers, mitigating risks associated with production delays. Shipping and Receiving (Logistics):
o Manage supplier relationships, addressing performance issues related to quality, delivery, and warranties. o Negotiate pricing and oversee supplier segmentation, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), minister global supply chain operations, ensuring accurate documentation for international shipping (Commercial Invoices, SLI, Packing Lists, etc.). And oversee customs clearance, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.
o Shipment coordination, customs brokerage, carrier negotiations, and OTIF tracking (>98% goal) o Tools & Systems: UPS/FedEx/USPS/LTL carrier platforms, ERP systems, Tableau, Procore etc. Sales to Production Process Management:
o Ensure accuracy in quotes and sales orders with respect to production requirements. o Liaise with UK manufacturing teams to confirm sales orders and communicate updates to the Customer Success team.
o Collaborate with R&D on custom product development based on customer specifications. Purchasing Management:
o Ensure timely procurement of parts for R&D and service activities, coordinating approvals with the finance team.
o Manage purchase orders for vendors and manufacturing teams, tracking service-related purchases. o Obtain vendor quotes and generate purchase orders for operational needs Quality:
o Ensure NCR and SCAR process is followed for defects relating to the product from vendors. And sure availability of parts for field corrections for all products in the US and for life sciences products globally LUCKY PREMIUM STRAITS NORCROSS, GA
July 2020 -
November 2023 Inventory and Regulatory Manager.
Managed and maintained an accurate inventory database, ensuring stock levels aligned with operational needs.
o Conducted inventory analysis, audits, and variance corrections to optimize stock accuracy. o Developed inventory projection models based on demand factors and usage trends. o Oversaw global shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. o Led financial, budgetary, and inventory management reporting, ensuring compliance with internal policies. o Enforced food safety standards, ensuring compliance with FDA, GFSI, HACCP, and Allergen Program requirements.
o Monitored product compliance, identifying and resolving quality issues. SCHNEIDER NATIONAL INC. ATLANTA, GA
March 2018 -
March 2020
Inventory Analyst
Participate as a member of the shop leadership team, advertising the Shop Manager on inventory key factor performance.
Provided inventory oversight for maintenance operations, ensuring stock availability for repair teams.
Developed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to secure cost-effective pricing.
Minimized emergency purchases by optimizing inventory planning and forecasting.
Ensured accuracy in purchasing, receiving, and inventory management processes.
Analyzed inventory data, identifying trends and variances for corrective action.
Managed data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting supply chain optimization initiatives.
Ensures the local purchase, receive, inventory, issue and return are executed accurately according to the established guidelines, Conducts analysis of inventory on a periodic basis (physical inventory control). VANKIRK ELECTRIC INC / WINDER, GA
Jun 2016 -
Jan 2018 Project Coordinator
• Provide job site administrative and logical support including progress tracking identification, and documentation of PCO work.
• Provides update to project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Recommend actions to schedule changes. Maintain job site PCO Activity Log Manage Job Project Analysts i.e.
• Inventory overview, cycle counts, unit wire actuals, material organization, and Milestones
• Coordinate weekly meetings with Job Project Analyst and Superintendent to review forecasted production, material and equipment needs.
• Generate and provide weekly reports.
• Follow-up with Project Manager on all RFI's.
• Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives. EDUCATION
Sept 2013 master’s degree in international economics CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LOUVAIN (UCLOUVAIN) BELGIUM
• Major: Development Science and International Economics May 2011 Bachelor of Science in Economics Science
UNIVERSITY OF MBUJIMAYI DRCONGO
• Major: Economics
SKILLS
• ERP, SAP system
• Data Analyst and Visualization” Tableau, Power BI, V-lookup, Pivot tables etc.”.
• Microsoft Office suite, Minitab, Outlook, Jira, Confluence, Procore, Smartsheet, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation,
• Deadline-driven project coordinator proficient in schedule, materials, and budget management, with meticulous eye for details Accounting, Administrative, Spreadsheet, Balance sheet, Budget, Supply Chain with meticulous eye for details
• Accounting, Administrative, Spreadsheet, Balance sheet, Budget, Supply Chain Management, Certifications
• 2023 Data visualization Tableau and Power BI
• 2018 Associate Project Management / Gwinnett Technical College
• 2017 Supply Chain Management / Kennesaw State University
• 2017 Six Sigma green Belt / Gwinnett Technical College Professional References
• Upon request
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