Supply Chain Vice President

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

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Highland, IN, 46322, United States 708-***-****

Top-performing professional with over 20 years in operational management. Skilled in sourcing high-quality materials, negotiating competitive contracts, and optimizing supply chain operations. Accomplished in utilizing ERP systems and market research to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Focused on maintaining accurate procurement records and fostering strong supplier relationships to ensure seamless business operations. Committed to driving value through strategic purchasing and supporting organizational growth objectives. Work Experience

GERALD HARLING

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS/PROCUREMENT

Calumet Lumber East Chicago

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Spearheaded operational transformations by identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements that boosted productivity by 40 and reduced costs by 20, enhancing cost-effectiveness. Negotiated strategic vendor partnerships, securing favorable terms that cut supply chain costs by 30 and ensured seamless operations across multiple channels.

Led company-wide budgeting and financial planning processes, aligning resource allocation with corporate objectives and long-term growth initiatives, achieving a 20 improvement in financial efficiency. Performed in-depth corporate performance analyses, leveraging data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities, driving -over-year revenue growth, and delivering actionable recommendations for continued success. Executed process improvements and efficiency initiatives by integrating technology and best practices, eliminating operational bottlenecks by 35, cutting costs by 10, and increasing customer satisfaction scores by 60 . Collaborated with the executive team to define strategic objectives and reinforce company values, aligning departments and driving a 20 improvement in employee engagement and company-wide performance. Assessed corporate performance through comprehensive data analysis, identifying key growth opportunities that led to a 15 revenue increase and recommending actionable improvements that optimized performance. Jan 2021 Dec 2024

PROCUREMENT/PURCHASING MANAGER

Calumet Lumber East Chicago

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Achieved 100 inventory accuracy, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements by executing precise valuations using advanced techniques. Scaled procurement operations by identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities through comprehensive performance and data analysis, resulting in a 50 increase in efficiency. Directed and coordinated multiple functions such as procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution with 100 precision, optimizing supply chain operations and improving delivery timelines by 80 . Improved quality and accelerated time efficiency by analyzing supply chain performance metrics, leading to a 50 reduction in process delays and unlocking key opportunities for improvement. Superintended and validated procurement contracts, ensuring 100 compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, while mitigating risk through rigorous audits. Jan 2019 Dec 2021

REGIONAL MANAGER

Pinnacle Security Orem

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Led regional operations by managing daily activities, ensuring full alignment with company policies, and exceeding performance targets 85 .

Promoted cross-departmental collaboration to resolve conflicts, enhance operational cohesion, and boost service delivery by 90 .

Supervised a team of over 20 employees, delivering comprehensive training and mentorship, improving performance by 50, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Feb 2002 Apr 2019

Core Skills

Education

Optimized key performance indicators (KPIs) by producing detailed reports and addressing performance gaps through targeted strategies, resulting in 85 improvement. Drove team development initiatives by mentoring employees, designing tailored training programs, and cultivating a high-performance culture that increased productivity by 85 . Ability to spearhead high-performing procurement teams and establish clear objectives, expectations, and guidance to, drive target achievement and excellence.,

Capacity to foster strategic collaborations with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with, organizational goals, deliver seamless supply chain operations, and drive business growth., Proficient in articulating complex procurement requirements, negotiating favorable terms, and facilitating collaborative, discussions with internal and external stakeholders., Adept at identifying and resolving complex procurement challenges, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations, mitigating risks, and optimizing efficiency., Demonstrable ability to leverage data analytics to track procurement performance, assess vendor metrics, and, pinpoint areas for improvement, informing strategic decisions and driving process enhancements., Supplier Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Procurement Strategy, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Risk Management, ERP and Procurement Software, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Sourcing and Purchasing, Budget Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Quality Assurance, Procurement Planning, Cost Reduction Strategies, Order Management, Supplier Audits, Demand Forecasting, Supplier Diversity Management, Purchase Order Management, Logistics Coordination, Microsoft Office Suite : Excel, Alarm Systems

George Washington

High School

Jun 1988

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