William Resume

William

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Male

26 y/o

Quality inspector/safety officer/Logistics Specialist/Logistics Manager/Customer service

Live in Mexico

Nationality Mexico

Summary

Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to meet organizational goals and objectives. Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best terms and quality of goods/services. Cost Analysis: Conducting market research and analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Project Coordination: Leading sourcing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered to. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with other departments (e.g., finance, operations, and logistics) to align sourcing activities with organizational needs. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing strategies to mitigate them. Performance Metrics: Monitoring supplier performance and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. Sustainability Initiatives: Integrating sustainable sourcing practices into procurement processes.

Work experience

Strategic Sourcing Manager

GAPPS

2021.04-Current

(3 years)

Sourcing: Search and evaluation of manufacturers/suppliers, contract negotiation, payment terms, delivery times, and minimum order quantities. (Experience assisting the search, development, andrelocation of various categories for brands such as Carter’s, OshKosh’s, WALMART, and Target). Customer Relationship Management: Experience in managing and building relationships with stakeholders through proactive, responsive, and effective communication in a timely manner within some of the largest manufacturers and distributors in the U.S. apparel industry, including brands like Browning, Carhartt, Carter’s, Taylor Made, among others. Product Development: Creation of prototypes, material analysis, testing, approvals, and improvements focused on cost or production time efficiency. Compliance: Experience as a coordinator of multiple Compliance and Quality Assurance projects for different clients, as well as the follow-up and review of third-party audit reports, complying with the regulations required by WALMART, Disney, TARGET, OshKosh, and the U.S. Government for export and distribution. Manufacturing/Production: WIP Reports, planning of purchase orders according to the season and production times by category, price review and approval, material cost analysis. Strategies for analyzing, monitoring, and maintaining production risks. Logistics and Distribution: Experience coordinating and negotiating with freight and logistics companies, as well as warehouse (2,3PL’s) and customs agencies in documentation, operation coordination, and strategic alliances.

Sourcing Specialist

GAPPS

2020.04-2021.04

(a year)

Identification of potential manufacturers or suppliers capable of meeting the requirements for the corresponding category. Negotiation and agreements to formalize the terms and conditions for development, prototypes, payment, production, and delivery. Development of risk analysis based on the supplier’s capabilities, such as material sourcing, pricing, and product development capabilities. Review, Correction, and Quality Improvements, collaboration and alignment between different teams and departments (Procurement, Marketing, Compliance, QA).