Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with 13+ Years Experience

MARCIE PORTER LARK

Homestead, FL ***********@*****.*** 305-***-**** linkedin.com/in/marcieporterlark PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and detail-driven Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics Manager with over 13 years of experience in healthcare and manufacturing operations. Skilled in purchasing, vendor negotiation, inventory control, production planning, and logistics coordination. Recognized for building strong cross-functional alignment across Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure materials management supports both production needs and financial goals. Adept at process improvement, cost reduction, and data-driven decision-making that enhances efficiency and drives organizational growth. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Supply Chain Management & Optimization

• Procurement & Vendor Relations

• Inventory Planning & Cycle Counts

• Logistics & Shipping Coordination

• Sales, Operations & Finance Collaboration

• Process Improvement / Lean Operations

• Cost Control & Budget Management

• ERP Systems (SysPro, SAP)

• Leadership & Team Development

• Reporting & Performance Metrics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kimre, Inc. – Homestead, FL

Procurement, Logistics & Inventory Control Manager Oct 2020 – Present

• Direct end-to-end purchasing and logistics operations, including sourcing, vendor management, and inbound/outbound inventory control for manufacturing materials.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that ensure material availability while minimizing freight costs and reducing stockouts.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to synchronize supply chain priorities, job costing, and customer delivery schedules.

• Negotiate vendor contracts to improve lead times, pricing structures, and material reliability.

• Manage SysPro ERP transactions including purchase order creation, receipts, and variance analysis for job accuracy.

• Author and standardize SOPs for cycle counts, receiving, and material tracking, improving audit readiness and inventory accuracy.

• Partner with cross-departmental teams to identify and resolve process bottlenecks, improving communication flow and production turnaround. Baptist Health South Florida – Homestead, FL

Supervisor, IT-Telecommunications May 2011 – Apr 2020

• Supervised hospital telecommunications operations and ensured compliance with HIPAA and emergency communication protocols.

• Led a cross-functional team supporting security, clinical, and administrative departments.

• Developed staff training programs that improved call quality, service response times, and customer satisfaction scores.

• Oversaw interpretation services for patients and families in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Conducted performance reviews, coaching, and quality-assurance evaluations to maintain service excellence.

Supervisor, HR-Compensation Oct 2007 – May 2011

• Directed compensation administration and personnel transaction processing across multiple hospital facilities.

• Supported leadership system-wide by resolving HR and payroll-related discrepancies and policy questions.

• Partnered with Recruitment, Benefits, and Employee Relations to streamline workflows and ensure compliance.

• Generated analytical reports using Excel and Access to support compensation planning and leadership review.

EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Media Design – Full Sail University 2018 GPA 3.83 Salutatorian Advanced Achievement & Design Awards Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 3D Computer Animation – Full Sail University 2016 GPA 3.5 Art History Course Director Award

Associate of Science (AS), Digital Graphic Design – College of Business & Technology 2014 GPA 3.89 President’s Award

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SysPro ERP Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Power BI SAP SharePoint Adobe Creative Suite Teams Outlook

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcieporterlark

Behance: behance.net/mporterlark

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