Logistics & Procurement Specialist with 10+ Years

Bakersfield, US • *************************@*****.*** • 661-***-****

CARMEN NAVARRO-WALKER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement, Operations and Business Development Specialist with 8+ years of combined logistics, procurement and business development experience. Proven in supplier sourcing and contract negotiation, optimizing sourcing strategies to reduce costs and improve uptime, and standardizing operational data to support executive decision-making. Strong skills in transportation management, revenue recognition, sales reporting and cross-functional collaboration, seeking a full-time role focused on scalable procurement and logistics improvements to drive margin growth.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PROCUREMENT, OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS Oct 2024 - Jan 2026 Soil Supplement Services - Unemployed- CLOSED BUSINESS Bakersfield, CA LOGISTICS PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST/ DISPATCHER Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 VPLogistics, LLC Bakersfield, CA

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (CONTRACT/TEMPORARY) Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 World Oil Corp Bakersfield, CA

Sourced and vetted new suppliers to strengthen procurement reliability and reduce material shortages. Negotiated vendor contracts and auditing processes to lower purchase costs and improve payment terms. Standardized and validated operational data to support accurate executive decision-making. Led targeted marketing efforts to secure new clients and increase short-term revenue. Developed business solicitation plans to prepare the company for market expansion. Optimized sourcing strategies to cut overhead and enhance profit margins. Expanded the supplier network to improve procurement flexibility and operational uptime. Implemented and enforced company policies and safety procedures to maintain clean, safe facilities. Collaborated with marketing and project teams to develop new product and service offerings. Installed a network backup system to prevent loss of critical customer data across devices. Managed customer invoicing, payroll, and owner-operator coordination to ensure timely payments. Conducted monthly safety meetings and oversaw warehouse operations to maintain compliance and efficiency. Designed a lightweight demand-forecasting checklist to align purchasing cadence with seasonal needs, producing noticeable improvements in order predictability.

Maintained clear inventory status reports and reconciled receipts to uphold stock accuracy, enabling timely decisions and minimizing shipment discrepancies.

Scheduled and dispatched multiple carriers daily to meet sales requests, improving on-time pickup performance with measurable results. Collaborated with multi-location sales teams to resolve shipment issues quickly, reducing escalation frequency. Provided rate quotes and tracked shipments daily, ensuring accurate billing and timely delivery updates. Operated Alvys, Outlook, Word, and Excel for logistics tasks, standardizing reports and improving data accuracy. Communicated with carriers and internal teams to maintain smooth transport operations and reduce delays. Implemented procurement strategies to optimize logistics processes, producing measurable cost savings. Built relationships and assisted with new carrier setup, expanding carrier network and improving capacity. Delivered customer service and trained new carriers to improve carrier compliance and service consistency. Operated POS handling about 10 transactions daily while maintaining transaction accuracy and speed. Maintained knowledge of operating systems and networking technologies to support logistics software and resolve technical issues. Negotiated contract terms with carriers and suppliers to secure favorable service commitments, yielding noticeable improvements in fulfillment dependability.

Coordinated real-time exception handling with sales and operations, resolving shipment disruptions quickly and preserving customer expectations.

Trained and supported carriers and new team members on systems and procedures, improving onboarding clarity and reducing execution errors.

Coordinated morning dispatch for a truck fleet, ensuring 100% on-time departures and optimized routing efficiency. Audited and verified transportation records in SAP/Oracle/Excel to maintain accurate tracking and real-time fleet visibility. Managed high-volume billing cycles and administrative documentation, reducing processing errors and maintaining organized digital files. Stepped in to oversee morning operations and financial data entry during a transition, ensuring zero operational downtime. Communicated with customers daily, delivering courteous support and resolving inquiries to maintain strong client satisfaction. DISPATCH MANAGER/ PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS SPECIALISTS Nov 2018 - Feb 2022 Kelly Trucking, LLC. Bakersfield, CA

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA Jun 1982 - Jun 1986

Hanford High School Hanford

GPA 3.8

SKILLS

B2B (Expert), Cold Calling (Expert), Prospecting, Identifying Business Opportunities, Sales Liaison, Revenue Recognition, Transportation Management, Procurement Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, Professional Networking, Sales Negotiation, Sales Reporting, Business Development, Sales Presentation, Project Management, Market Research, Inventory Control, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Customer Engagement. LANGUAGES

English (Native), Spanish (Proficient).

Developed targeted marketing campaigns to increase service inquiries and client retention with measurable results. Coordinated logistics and delivery schedules to ensure on-time material distribution across routes. Managed daily driver assignments, optimizing workloads to maintain consistent route coverage. Conducted weekly OSHA-DOT compliance audits to maintain regulatory standards and reduce violations. Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to decrease equipment downtime and repair costs. Led monthly PPE and DOT-OSHA safety meetings to improve driver safety awareness and incident reporting. Maintained fleet DOT records and compliance for trailers and tractor-trailers to ensure audit readiness. Reviewed daily maintenance logs to identify trends and prioritize repairs for fleet reliability. Performed daily visual inspections of bottom-dump, asphalt tankers, transfers, and Super 10 equipment to ensure operational safety. Processed daily invoicing of prior-day tickets to accelerate billing cycles and cash flow. Managed shop parts inventory and sourcing to support timely repairs for tractors and trailers. Oversaw maintenance shop operations and MRO inventory to streamline parts availability and reduce delays. Designed long-term procurement plans to secure critical parts and vendor partnerships, improving fleet readiness and stabilizing maintenance workflows.

Revamped dispatch prioritization by implementing cross-check workflows, reducing service interruptions and improving on-time delivery consistency.

Analyzed failure patterns from maintenance logs to target recurring issues, enabling focused repairs and noticeable reductions in repeat breakdowns.

Facilitated daily coordination between drivers, shop technicians, and operations to accelerate turnaround times and preserve customer delivery commitments.

Piloted a digital maintenance request intake to triage repairs faster, improving repair prioritization and shortening equipment downtime. Standardized parts stocking and documentation practices to streamline MRO tracking, enhancing traceability and preventing unexpected shortages.

Coached dispatch and procurement staff on process improvements and vendor relations, boosting team capability and consistent operational execution.

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