Supply Chain Inventory Control

CORIE SANDERS

Plano, TX ************@*****.*** 512-***-****

Qualifications Profile

I am a highly competent professional having a proven track record of guiding and working with procurement teams. My broad knowledge of supply chain practices encompasses procurement, commodity management, strategic sourcing, planning and warehouse management. I have a keen eye at developing and applying procurement policies that focuses on improved quality, increasing cost-effectiveness, and reducing product lead. I am proud of my capacity to support cross-departmental cooperation and spearheading of significant process improvements. I am skilled in creating close, cooperative relationships with vendors that guarantee mutually beneficial alliances helping to ensure organizational success.

Key Strengths

Supply Chain Logistics

Process Improvement

Global Sourcing Strategies

Cross-Team Collaboration

Inventory Control/Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Pricing & Contract Negotiation

Forecasting/Demand Planning

Data Analysis & Reporting

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Bids & Purchase Orders

Risk Identification & Mitigation

Professional Experience

KLOwen Braces, Inc. – Richardson, TX Aug 2024 – Mar 2025

Supply Chain Manager

Oversaw teams in charge of demand planning, forecasting, purchasing, and material planning with an emphasis on inventory control, warehouse management, material expediting, and addressing excess or obsolete material. Enhanced business performance in the areas of product life cycle management, E&O reduction, asset management, and freight cost optimization. Increased forecast accuracy while ensuring customer satisfaction. Business procedures were developed to enhance supply chain efficiency. Sought out areas for improvement and the underlying causes to forecast and implemented the needed actions.

Key Achievements:

Freed up 50% of warehouse space resulting in higher visibility of slow and obsolete inventory.

Optimal cash on hand was achieved through establishment of terms with key supplier.

Developed Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.

Senneca – Irving, TX Dec 2022 – Jan 2024

Master Production Scheduler (Oct 2023 – Jan 2024)

Led strategic planning and execution of manufacturing schedules, accommodating daily, weekly, and monthly production needs by carefully analyzing customer orders, assessing staff availability, inventory levels, and equipment functionality. Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and operations teams to develop a comprehensive master production schedule, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer demands. Optimize production schedules for Glass, Insulated Glass, and Door and Frame departments. Monitor manufacturing performance, adjusting schedules promptly in response to equipment failures or supply shortages to maintain seamless production flow. Utilize a hands-on approach to scheduling the production of key departments.

Key Achievements:

Initiated and led a weekly S&OP program that bridged sales and operations teams, fostering strategic alignment.

Managed customer service escalations to ensure commitments were honored and swiftly handled rescheduling.

Facilitated daily production readiness and review meetings, granting the customer service team foresight into potential.

Executed process improvements that resulted in cost reductions and enhanced production workflow efficiency.

Global Commodity Manager (Dec 2022 – Oct 2023)

Spearheaded strategic procurement efforts streamlining processes to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Fostered strong partnerships with key suppliers, optimizing terms and securing significant discounts, while collaborating with the supply chain manager to ensure supply chain continuity and mitigate potential disruptions. Utilized advanced market analysis to guide procurement decisions, selecting suppliers that best meet quality and financial objectives.

Key Achievements:

Secured 3-5% rebates on expenditures exceeding $4M, demonstrating effective cost management.

Achieved $250k in savings through cancellation of multiple purchases.

Reduced slow and obsolete material costs by $1.5M through sell-backs and enhanced sales visibility, managing over $3M spending across various commodities.

Negotiated a master supply agreement that shortened lead times, enabling shipments within two weeks or sooner.

Strengthened supplier relationships, leading to a mutually beneficial environment and a YoY cost reduction of 3%.

Improved financial liquidity by increasing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), resulting in higher cash on hand.

Watson & Chalin – McKinney, TX Jul 2021 – Aug 2022

Buyer

Managed essential commodities such as casting, rubber, forging, and bearings, directly contributing to the organization's strategic sourcing initiatives. Maintained daily communication with both internal customers and external suppliers to proactively address needs and manage challenges efficiently. Resolved quality issues with suppliers by participating in the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process to boost product quality and reliability. Collaborated with third-party logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of materials, optimizing logistics operations for greater efficiency.

Key Achievements:

Managed relationships with 30+ foreign and domestic suppliers, negotiating terms, resolving issues, and building partnerships.

Established and led weekly alignment calls with suppliers, promoting a synchronized operational approach.

Sanmina – Austin, TX Sep 2017 – Jan 2021

Senior Buyer

Oversaw procurement of diverse commodities including raw materials (aluminum, steel, plastics, castings), gas lines, machined and fabricated components, and packaging materials. Solely responsible for purchasing outside service processing such as cleaning, silver plating, chem-film, nickel plating, powder coating, and other specialized processes. Cultivated strong partnerships with suppliers, launching initiatives to reduce costs, improve lead times, and ensure stringent quality standards.

Key Achievements:

Managed a complex portfolio of 300+ SKUs across 20 suppliers, streamlining the supply chain.

Directed fiscal management of weekly expenditures exceeding $200K, optimizing procurement for cost efficiency.

Developed and implemented comprehensive reporting mechanisms, evaluating purchasing health, open orders, on-time delivery, supplier lead times, and adherence to MRP.

Additional Experience

World Wide Technology – Round Rock, TX Oct 2015 – Apr 2017

Material Planner

Keystaff/HID Global – Austin, TX Oct 2013 – Oct 2015

Senior Buyer/Planner

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Associate of Arts in Supply Chain Management

Collin College, Mckinney, TX

APICS – CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) APICS – CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

SCPro Fundamentals – Supply Chain Management Principles SCPro Fundamentals – Inventory Management

SCPro Fundamentals – Demand Planning SCPro Fundamentals – Warehousing Operations SCPro Fundamentals – Transportation MRP/ERP software (ORACLE, Intuitive, Syteline, SAP) Lean Principles

Associations

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), APICS Collin College Supply Chain Management Advisory Board

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