About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1040002
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER | PROCUREMENT, INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION & STRATEGIC SOURCING
Core Expertise
- Strategic procurement and contract negotiation delivering multimillion-dollar cost avoidance.
- Inventory optimization and liquidation programs reducing excess stock by $30M.
- Demand forecasting using statistical models and MRP to improve material availability.
- Supplier performance management and contingency planning to mitigate supply disruptions.
- Leadership of purchasing and planning teams with ERP training and process improvements.
Project Background
- Implemented buyback and resale initiatives to liquidate slow-moving inventory and recover significant capital.
- Negotiated supplier agreements securing favorable terms and generating $3.4M in cost avoidance.
- Deployed demand planning tools and statistical forecasting to align procurement with production needs.
- Established vendor scorecards and audits to drive supplier improvement and contract compliance.
- Developed contingency sourcing strategies for critical components reducing production risk during disruptions.
Key Skills
- ERP systems | MRP | Demand planning
- Contract negotiation | Strategic sourcing
- Inventory management | Liquidation strategies | Buyback programs
- Supplier performance management | Vendor scorecards | Audits
- Cross-functional leadership | Team training | Budgeting & financial reporting
Education
- B.A., History & Philosophy — Texas A&M University
Awards & Recognition
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a procurement leader with over ten years of experience driving measurable results through strategic sourcing, inventory liquidation, and demand-driven planning. Proven achievements include a $30M inventory reduction and $3.4M in negotiated cost avoidance, plus hands-on experience leading teams, ERP rollouts, and contingency sourcing in custom manufacturing environments.
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