Summary

Operations/Purchasing manager with over 7 years experience in a high volume logi

stics/distribution environment. Managed multiple layers of organization as well
as $30M+ inventory. Leader in managing cross functional teams through effective
motivational and mentoring strategies. Managed multiple projects and achieved pr
oject goals on time. Utilizes leadership, communication, and interpersonal skill
s to build high performing teams that meet or exceed goals. Highly proficient in
MS Office applications.
Experience
2010-Present Ingram Micro Santa Ana, CA
Buyer V Components Division
Responsible for purchasing products from component vendors and maintain appropri
ate inventory levels as specified by Service Level Agreements (SLA) in order to
maximum customer service levels and increase profitability. Maintain and manage
$15M+ of consumer electronic inventory across North America distribution centers
. Consistently met fill rate goal of 92%, turns goal of 12/yr, and excess invent
ory goal of lower than 8%. Worked with sales and vendors on competitive pricing
in order to win deals and move excess and end of life product. Worked on numero
us buy-in deals with vendors and buy-back requests/deals with customers to incre
ase profitability. Worked with vendors to return defective product. Maintained c
lean vendor accounts by working with AP on receiving and invoice discrepancies.

2008-2010 Temecula Valley Unified School District Temecula, CA

Math Teacher (Algebra 2)/Head Football Coach
2006-2008 Santa Margarita Catholic High School Rancho Santa Margarita, C
A
Math Teacher (Algebra 2)/Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach
2003-2006 Santa Margarita Catholic High School Rancho Santa Margarita, C
A
Dean of Students/Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach
Ensured overall security, safety, and well being of students and staff. Worked
on team to develop agenda and student handbook. Implemented, executed and follow
ed up on all policies and procedures with students and faculty. Developed, imple
mented and managed student drug screening program. Worked with students on disci
pline and attendance issues. Worked with local law enforcement and outreach grou
ps for at risk kids.
2001-2003 Ingram Micro Santa Ana, CA
Purchasing Manager
Developed and facilitated profitable partnerships and strategic management of ve
ndor relationships. Developed business plans and drove business for vendors wit
hin my business unit. Acted as a resource to the department as a vendor expert
on assigned vendors. Offered feedback on competition. Worked with assigned Vend
or Business Managers on profitability of assigned vendor lines and business segm
ents or projects. Provided input on promotions and product launches. Negotiated
terms and conditions, rebate structures and buy-in deals. Determined parameters
for inventory levels, return of product, forecasting, payment decisions, Excess
& Obsolete inventory management and priority allocation. Served as elevation po
int for buy backs and customer return allowances.
Managed, coached and developed 9 direct reports. Managed return to vendor/suppli
er activity for Ingram Micro and Ingram Micro Logistics. Team decreased overall
defective inventory 49.4% from $33.8M to $17.1M while increasing defective inven
tory turns from 15.1 to 18.5. Part of a team that designed and implemented a ret
urn to vendor program for 3rd Party Logistic clients.
1998-2001 Ingram Micro Santa Ana, CA
Operations Manager
Planned, directed, organized and controlled activities within a distribution/log
istics operation. Ensured efficient and profitable operations by using independ
ent judgment within the framework of established policies and objectives. Made
recommendations and assisted in the formulation of company objectives, policies
and plans. Had managerial responsibility for multiple functional areas within t
he physical operations of the distribution center; specifically managed, coached
and developed 5 direct reports and 120 indirect reports in shipping/receiving/s
tocking departments within a 1M square foot distribution center. Planned, examin
ed, analyzed and evaluated branch operations in respect to quality standards, sa
fety standards and customer support. Managed multiple projects and ensured they
were completed on time and within budget, a few examples are:
X Worked with Hewlett Packard to develop, implement and execute reverse logisiti
cs program
X Developed, planned and executed the consolidation of three third party warehou
ses into one ($8.0M; 4,967 locations); accuracy rate was 100%
X Managed 200+ trailers and 8 drivers ensuring product was accurately delivered
on-time
1997-1998 Ingram Micro Santa Ana, CA
Team Leader
Lead a team of associates within receiving, processing and branch transfer depar
tments within a distribution center. Administered daily work functions to ensur
e achievement of daily business goals. Directed and prioritized workflow and ma
intained manpower to meet order volume and capacity requirements. Ensured indiv
idual and team production goals were met, maintained reports, and provided analy
sis of performance. Provided support and coached 25 direct reports as they adva
nced within the Path To Success program. Ensured frequent communication with te
am by conducting daily huddles and weekly one-on-ones. Completed assigned proje
cts in a timely manner.
Training
Certified ISO 9002 Internal Auditor, completed The Seven Habits of Highly Effect
ive People workshop, Leadership Excellence-Foundations of Management Seminar, So
cial Style Series
Education
1993 -1997 University of Nevada
Reno, NV
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
X Tracked in Entrepreneurial Education
X Took classes in Purchasing, Marketing, Operations, Information Technology, Hum
an Resources, Interpersonal-Organizational Skills
X Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint; Ha
ve taught Excel classes.