Supply Chain Category Specialist
Resume:
ADAM MILLER
CATEGORY SPECIALIST 847-***-****
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SKILLS
Procurement
Category Management
Supplier Relationship
Management
Market Analysis
Negotiation
Inventory Management
PROFILE
Dynamic Category Specialist with over 12 years of experience in supply chain management, driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Proven expertise in procurement, category management, and supplier relationship management, facilitating seamless collaboration across diverse teams. Skilled in market analysis and negotiation, adept at leveraging data to inform decision-making and optimize supply chain processes. Committed to fostering innovation and improving cost-efficiency, consistently delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CATEGORY SPECIALIST at US Foods
March 2023 — May 2025
• Manage price list uploads for consistency with national strategies
• Collaborate for new product ideas and enhancements including new product development for nation-wide distribution
• Cultivate supplier relationships for consistent supply and innovation
• Problem solving including new project challenges for commercializing new production facilities
• Negotiate purchase terms to maximum profitability
• Analyze dairy commodity market trends to inform pricing decisions based on USDA commodity pricing formulas for Milk and butter
BUYER at US FOODS
August 2016 — March 2023
- Procure goods from 225 vendors weekly
• Generate 120 purchase orders per week
• Ensure a daily service level of 99.55%
• Manage inventory to minimize losses $200K
COST ANALYST at US FOODS
July 2014 — July 2016
- Maintain appropriate cost on inbound purchase orders
• Ensure SOX compliance and accurate cost matching product price
• Perform daily review of item costs to prevent negative reevaluation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost efficiency In the role of Cost Analyst at US FOODS
REPLENISHMENT EXPEDITOR at US FOODS
October 2013 — July 2014
- Partner with Buyers to ensure timely delivery to US FOODS warehouses from vendors
• Collaborate with Logistic department to improve transfer options and better freight rates for buying food
• Streamline inventory management processes to enhance warehouse efficiency
• Implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize procurement strategies
• Coordinate with vendors to maintain high-quality standards and reliability in deliveries
EDUCATION
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
December 2002
EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
May 1998
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