About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1886396
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & STRATEGIC SOURCING LEADER | PROCUREMENT, MRP OPTIMIZATION, COST REDUCTION
Core Expertise
- Global sourcing and supplier management across North America, Europe, and Asia for multi-million dollar portfolios.
- Strategic negotiation delivering multi-million-dollar cost reductions and long-term supplier agreements.
- ERP and MRP optimization improving ordering accuracy and reducing excess inventory by one-third.
- Logistics and carrier renegotiation achieving improved freight rates and enhanced delivery availability.
- Team leadership and coaching to build high-performing sourcing teams and cross-functional alignment.
Project Background
- Restructured global sourcing operations managing annual spends ranging from $13M to $210M.
- Implemented MRP changes in ERP to lower on-hand inventory from $12M to $8M within eight months.
- Negotiated carrier contracts and optimized freight strategies tied to Incoterms, improving cost and availability.
- Developed supplier product strategies with regional recommendations considering tariff exposure and location capabilities.
- Led supplier qualification, remediation, and offshore engagements to resolve quality and capacity issues on key SKUs.
Key Skills
- Sourcing | Supplier Management | Global Procurement | Vendor Development
- Negotiation | Contract Management | RFx | Strategic Sourcing
- ERP/MRP (Oracle) | Material Requirements Planning | Vendor Managed Inventory
- Cost Reduction | Spend Optimization | Category Management
- Lean | Six Sigma | Process Improvement | Production & Demand Planning
- Logistics & Carrier Management | Incoterms | Freight Negotiation
Education
- MBA, Accounting — University of Akron
- B.A., Political Science — Manhattan College
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned global sourcing leader with 10+ years driving procurement strategy, supplier development, and international negotiations. Proven record delivering $50M+ in cumulative cost savings, cutting inventory by one-third, and accelerating sourcing response times. Brings ERP/MRP optimization experience, carrier strategy expertise, and a track record of building high-performing teams to quickly improve procurement outcomes.
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