Alison Boyer
Project Management & Supply Chain Leader
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Professional in supply chain management with strong focus on purchasing and inventory control. Known for streamlining procurement processes and enhancing inventory accuracy. Reliable team collaborator with results-driven approach, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in vendor management and inventory planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Blentech
07.2023 - Current
- Optimized vendor relationships by regularly assessing contract terms and conditions with a focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term cost reductions alone.
- Evaluated potential suppliers based on quality standards, lead times, pricing structures, and capacity capabilities to select best-fit partners for company needs.
- Enhanced organizational productivity by implementing a cutting-edge inventory management system, resulting in better tracking of stock levels and faster replenishment of supplies.
- Reduced overall supply chain costs through strategic negotiations with vendors and streamlining procurement processes.
- Established robust inventory control measures to prevent stockouts or excess inventory, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced carrying costs.
- Managed cross-functional teams responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of goods, ensuring seamless flow of products throughout the organization.
- Aligned purchasing strategies with overarching company objectives through close collaboration with executive leadership and other key functional areas.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the purchasing department by providing ongoing skill development opportunities and keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure timely delivery of materials required for production schedules while reducing excess inventory levels.
Purchasing Manager
Torn Ranch
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
Agriculture Planning Manager
Amy's Kitchen Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2022
- Increased team productivity with regular progress monitoring and providing constructive feedback.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performance outcomes.
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning department.
- Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes as well as challenges encountered during project execution phases.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Optimized scheduling procedures for improved resource utilization, resulting in increased cost savings for the company.
- Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively by negotiating favorable contract terms while maintaining focus on long-term partnerships that supported organizational success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Computer Science
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA 05.2001 -
Animal Science
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Procurement processes
Supplier negotiation
Supply chain optimization
Strategic sourcing
Warehouse management
Material requirement planning
Cost reduction strategies
Supplier relationship management
Bid process management
Project management
Process development
MS office
Team collaboration
Timeline
Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Blentech
07.2023 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Torn Ranch
11.2022 - 06.2023
Agriculture Planning Manager
Amy's Kitchen Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2022
Computer Science
Cabrillo College
05.2001 -
Animal Science
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
05.2001 -