Program Manager

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Candidate No.
1976545

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1976545

SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT MANAGER | NPI, MRP, S&OP, STRATEGIC SOURCING

Core Expertise

  • Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation delivering six-figure annual cost savings and favorable supplier terms.
  • NPI procurement leadership providing material readiness, supplier onboarding, and risk assessments for new product launches.
  • MRP and S&OP ownership ensuring master schedules, demand planning, and inventory optimization.
  • ERP implementation and module testing with Oracle, improving planning, inventory, and procurement functionality.
  • Inventory control and E&O disposition reducing carrying costs by 15%, saving approximately $100,000 annually.
  • Inbound logistics and customs compliance management coordinating freight forwarders and carriers for cross-border sourcing.

Project Background

  • Negotiated long-term supplier agreement that produced $200,000 in annual procurement cost savings.
  • Implemented punch-out catalog integration reducing PO release manual steps and accelerating order cycle times.
  • Owned MRP data and led Oracle-based reporting to improve forecast accuracy and planning decisions.
  • Led cross-functional lean audit to salvage $250,000 of materials and restore inventory usability.
  • Coordinated China-based purchasing and standardized P2P processes for efficient cross-border sourcing.
  • Negotiated supplier onboarding, quality compliance terms, and contract conditions to support NPI readiness.

Key Skills

  • Oracle Fusion | NetSuite | PLEX | SAP
  • MRP | Master Scheduling | S&OP | Production Planning
  • Strategic Sourcing | Contract Negotiation | Supplier Management | P2P
  • Inventory Management | E&O Disposition | Demand Forecasting | Lean
  • Import/Export Logistics | Freight Forwarder Coordination | Customs Compliance
  • Data Analysis | KPI Reporting | Excel | Quartzy

Education

  • MBA, University of the Cumberlands
  • M.S., Industrial Engineering — The University of Texas at Arlington
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad

Why Interview this Candidate?

They combine strategic procurement leadership with hands-on production planning and MRP ownership, delivering measurable savings and operational improvements. Demonstrated results include $200K annual procurement savings, ~15% reduction in carrying costs (~$100K), and $250K materials salvaged through lean audits. Advanced technical and business degrees support strong analytical, program management, and cross-functional execution capabilities.

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