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Blake Wright

Elizabeth City

Summary

Highly skilled Supply Chain Specialist with comprehensive experience in managing end-to-end supply chain processes. Strengths include optimizing inventory control, analyzing procurement needs, and implementing cost-effective logistics solutions. Previous roles have demonstrated success in streamlining operations, improving supplier relations, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist II

Newport News Shipbuilding
Hampton
08.2022 - Current
  • Identified opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials.
  • Enhanced supply chain customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues efficiently.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure better pricing and terms.
  • Forecasted future demand based on historical sales data while also taking into account seasonal fluctuations.
  • Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
  • Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of supply chain factors.
  • Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain.
  • Managed the flow of products through the supply chain network including sourcing, procurement, production planning, warehousing, distribution, customer service, returns management and disposal, recycling.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.

International Sales Support Manager

Hoffer Flow Controls Inc.
Elizabeth City
12.2018 - 08.2022
  • Communicated with external accounts regarding contract agreements, extensions and compliance issues.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and other industry contacts worldwide.
  • Negotiated contracts with foreign customers while ensuring compliance with company policy.
  • Communicated with executives and middle management of International accounts via email and phone.

Purchasing Assistant

Hoffer Flow Controls Inc
Elizabeth City
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
  • Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
  • Advised management on changes in product availability, price fluctuations.
  • Researched potential suppliers to determine best value for materials purchased.
  • Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
  • Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northeastern High School
Elizabeth City, NC
06-2007

Animal Science

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC

Skills

  • Demand forecasting
  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Logistics coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Performance metrics

Certification

  • Completed Contract Law Program March 2024

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist II

Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2022 - Current

International Sales Support Manager

Hoffer Flow Controls Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2022

Purchasing Assistant

Hoffer Flow Controls Inc
09.2017 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Northeastern High School

Animal Science

North Carolina State University

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Pitt Community College

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