Supply Chain Management

Alan M. Oakley

ad70r9@r.postjobfree.com - 336-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-oakley-21223321/

Trinity, NC 27370

SEASONED PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven professional that encompasses over two decades in Procurement, Analysis, Construction Project Administrator Vendor and Contract Management systems, and Supply Chain Management arenas. History of showing my organization’s cost savings yearly with my knowledge of Vendor rating evaluation reports, effective analysis of Supply Chain, and working daily with Vendor Partnership. I have experience working with Project and Management Teams, to produce resolutions for Engineering & Quality Issues. Diverse ability to interact with all levels in any company, from warehouse workers up to the CEO. Level-headed, hands-on leader with cross-functional management. Alan will provide companies with unbiased research and perspective using a variety of tools to maximize productivity, drive innovation, and reduce risk. Alan was responsible for overseeing vendor interactions that were short-term and/or larger multiple-year projects. Alan’s experience is concentrated in Supply Chain, Procurement & Contract Management, with exposure to Business Operations and General Business / Management Activities and Functions. He has over 20 years of work experience, with 7 years of management experience, including mid-level positions.

CORE COMPETENCIES SKILLS

Microsoft Office:15+ years of Excel, Word, and Outlook

Supply Chain Management Diploma

Supply Chain Management Diploma

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and (JSOX)

Logistics Management Diploma

Logistics Management Diploma

ERP/e-Procure Module Systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Coupa, Bluebeam)

Vendor Onboarding

Working with Architects and Engineering

RXf (RFP, RFQ, RFI and RFB)

Management of Contractors/Subcontractors

Project Management

Coupa Procurement System

Experienced Pricing Negotiator

Experienced Pricing Negotiator

KEY SKILLS

Data Integrity

TCO (Quality Cost Risk)

Contract Management

Fleet Management

Bluebeam

Parking/Building Signage

Coupa Procurement

Vendor Evaluations

Negotiating

Vendor Management

Analytics

Project Management

EXPERIENCE:

The Fresh Market, Greensboro, North Carolina – Purchasing Coordinator - New Store Support 07/2021 to 07/2023

(Temporary- Contract)

Very active in placing all take offs for deli and other store equipment orders for new and reset stores. Creation of detailed specification sheets for all refrigeration equipment in Bluebeam, updating specification sheets to ensure they are current and correct. Researched and made all needed changes as required to keep the accuracy of all the data in the vendor cut-sheet library. Providing status updates to Project Managers and other department leaders on Tracking for Procurement in Coupa and other systems for equipment orders as needed. Upkeep to Contract Management system for better visibility for Project Managers and Accounting. Contacting vendors on order status and updating project management Excel spreadsheets. Conduct follow-up meetings with internal and external stakeholders as needed. Escalate any issues related to purchasing as specified.

Just Jewelry, USA Trinity, North Carolina – Owner of Online Stainless-Steel Jewelry Store 07/2019 to 07/2021

Plans, purchases, directs, and manages all functions for an Online retail jewelry store. Directs all sales and marketing resources of the store to achieve the sales objectives. Coordinate all logistics and shipping to achieve on-time delivery to the customers. Handle all customer service inquiries.

Amada America (Key Resources Temporary), Greensboro, NC - Lead Buyer 02/2019 to 06/2019

Maintained SAP data (material, vendor data, and pricing files) to allow ordering for Plan-Source-Make and Delivery of materials for production. Lead and Supports all buyers in their daily activities. Managed a portfolio of purchased items and vendors for all production line machines. Verify all of the BOMs being set up in ERP. Expediting materials to support production changes, investigating and resolving quality non-conformances issues with suppliers, resolving blocked invoices, and preparing weekly and monthly reports. Purchased metals, electronics, and machined painted parts.

High Point Housing Authority High Point, NC - Procurement Officer 11/2011 to 5/2018

Develops strategic partnerships and contracts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to develop a sense of relevant issues with special attention to emerging e-procurement systems. Planned and Developed bidder lists, and prepared RFP, and IFB contract quotes from vendors. Contract Manager of quoting for all projects. Reviewed and analyzed construction companies’ proposals, selects qualified sources, and prepared purchase contracts and purchase orders. Provide guidance to less experienced buyers and purchasing agents. Maintains a comprehensive tracking system for all RFX (RFP, RFI, RFB, and RFQs) contracts and projects. Coordinate with end users and vendors to develop bid specifications and Statements of Work (SOW). Analyzes price and cost information relating to contracts. Assisted in the development of the final contract. Managed contractors and subcontractors for all projects. Directs, approves, and provides advice in the evaluation and award of competitive solicitations. Incorporates federal, state, and local procurement policies and procedures into all contracts. Resolve purchasing, contracting, and vendor claims, controversies, and disputes. Conducts bid openings and prepares bid tabulations for the bid evaluation and selection process. Attends meetings, makes decisions (with limited information), and provides department leadership. Interact with community leaders on large procurement projects. I report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Arneg USA Lexington, NC - Senior Buyer 3/2008 to 5/2011

Utilize Effectively MRP/ERP systems to balance customer sales demand with raw materials and parts supply while achieving inventory annual rotations targets. Coordinate the activities of the Purchasing Department. Research and selection of suppliers.

Monitor the flow of bought items, and guarantee the availability of components in order to avoid material shortages and production downtime. Identify value enhancement and cost savings opportunities to plant processes and purchased materials. Monitor supplier capacity, constraints, lead times, and overall inventory commitments. Develop bidder lists for quoting building (HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing, Water Treatment, and Landscaping) services. Identify, review and qualify the best cost and fulfillment supply chain/vendor options. Mitigate and minimize shipping costs and expediting fees and other expenses with suppliers. Support to negotiate and resolve negative Purchase Price Variance (PPV). Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve scheduling conflicts, inventory levels, material shortages, and any other material issues. Information Services (Computers, Copy centers, new computer programs, and maintenance contracts). Cooperate with Engineering for new product implementation and mitigate the risk of inventory product obsolescence. Collaborate daily with other company locations worldwide to be sure we’re getting the best pricing available. Purchased and stocked over 500 nuts, bolts, screws, and other fasteners. Worked with Engineering to verify and help to enter all Bill of Materials. Wet and powder-coated metal parts and assemblies. Electronic controls. Found vendors that achieved cost savings Corporate-wide. Worked hand in hand with Corporate Executives worldwide on special cost-saving programs. Worked very closely with the Engineering developing Print Packages for RFQs of outsourced projects. Have traveled internationally to meet and recommend to other corporate company operations about Inventory & Supply Chain Projects. Handled all International shipments.

CPM/Wolverine Proctor Lexington, NC – Purchasing Agent 11/2006 – 3/2008

Major Food oven manufacturing/production plant. Responsible for purchasing commodities to support the company’s Supply Chain. Purchase and negotiate all materials including Motors and Electronic controls. Set up & developed all new part no# and BOM’s in the computer ERP system. Sourcing on all new parts development and quotation up to production startup. Daily Outsource machining projects. Evaluate all quotes to determine the most desirable suppliers based on TCO on each product introduction.

Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp. Winston Salem, NC - Senior Buyer III 3/2000 – 11/2006

In a Fortune 500 company, I managed $6 million a year spend, purchasing all direct and indirect materials. Responsible for the quality, delivery, cost, and inventory management of all new Product Lifecycle for P O P Displays for door hardware and drawer slides. Purchased all in-store gondola displays. Manage a $3 million spend on non-inventory items, i.e., packaging materials, nuts, bolts, and screws, outside printing services for POP Displays, Catalogs, and in-store Signage. Plant startup operations include large $ purchases of robotic machines and conveyor systems. Plan and develop a bidders list for quotes from building (HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing, Water Treatment, and Landscaping) service vendors. Logistic Planning, Supply

Chain Management, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Team, Information Services (Computers, Copy centers, new computer programs, and maintenance contracts) Admin for new product set up and maintenance. I was a member of three corporate contract planning teams to consolidate our purchasing power corporate-wide. Launching and maintenance of the company’s P-Card System.

Gathered information and developed reports for all levels of personnel for a local facility to Corporate levels. Member of New Product Launch Team for over 40 new products.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Project Base Maintenance Management

Procurement and Contract Management.

Dale Carnegie’s "Timeless Human Relations Principles"

Benedict Real World Negotiating 22 CEU toward CPIM thru ISM

Logistics Management Diploma Liberty University-North Carolina

Supply Chain Management Diploma Liberty University-North Carolina

Effective Project Management 16 CEU Rockhurst University-North Carolina

RXf (RFP, RFQ, RFI and RFB)

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