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Alex Clark

Alex Clark

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Strategic procurement professional with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and completing tasks efficiently. Expertise in negotiation, supply chain management, and implementing cost reduction strategies. Strong communication and problem-solving skills foster effective relationship building to meet organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Sourcing

Foodbuy
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
  • Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
  • Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
  • Analyzed cost structures of current vendors to ensure best value for company needs.
  • Organized and prioritized projects.
  • Maintained relationships with existing suppliers while establishing new partnerships.
  • Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with purchasing goods and services.
  • Developed and implemented sourcing plans to meet organizational objectives.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Senior Manager, Global Procurement

Krispy Kreme
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Directs and manages supply chain execution, distribution and materials management for Krispy Kreme's largest program with annual revenues of $90M.
  • Created actionable program level metrics to drive supply chain performance and meet key performance levels
  • Implemented supply chain continuous process improvements resulting in unparalleled supply chain efficiencies.
  • Consult with the Corporate Supply Chain team to develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve overall performance and better position Krispy Kreme to respond to emerging markets.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Implemented supplier contracts and reviewed NDA's with global suppliers
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Octapharma Plasma Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Manage inventory investments to maximize demand including initial buys, order
    adjustments, and excess inventory management
  • Handle national and global logistics of all plasma shipments
  • Direct employees to place orders, expedite, receive, and ensure accuracy in records and
    documents
  • Provide leadership and develop employees' professional goals
  • Develop and implement direct and indirect sourcing strategies that address cost,quality, and service expectation while providing collaboration and leadership on cross-functional initiatives
  • Review vendor KPI reports with donation centers (153) on tracking and trending items.
  • Review daily purchase orders and develop cost savings throughout our entire fleet
  • Create RFP's, RFQ's, and RFI's
  • Negotiate all national contracts and review for accuracy

Area Manager

Dunkin' Brands
01.2012 - 02.2018
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Managed inventory and reduced shrinkage by 41% through detailed monitoring of daily operations and stock.
  • Drove revenues and team morale by developing and deploying sales contests.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
05.2016

Skills

  • Global supply chain management
  • Global Logistics Management
  • Corporate Planning
  • Corporate Training
  • Government Relations
  • Project Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Contract Management
  • Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

  • Launched the supply chain improvement project that resulted in unprecedented efficiencies, service and performance levels, and customer recognition.
  • Supervised team of two direct reports and 6 indirect reports
  • Negotiated pricing and terms for a three year contract resulting in $1.3M in savings (61%)
  • Project lead for ERP implementation (SAP)
  • Created SOP's for multiple companies.
  • Collaborated with R&D team in the development of localizing product globally to effectively reduce costs to all global markets.

Timeline

Associate Director of Sourcing

Foodbuy
05.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Global Procurement

Krispy Kreme
08.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Octapharma Plasma Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021

Area Manager

Dunkin' Brands
01.2012 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California University of Pennsylvania
Alex Clark
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