Supply Chain Manager

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Candidate No.
1040002

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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