Brandt Collings
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Forecast and Logistics Manager with 7+ years experience managing inventory and supply chain for a $20 million in revenue a year company. Experienced background in overseeing purchases of goods and services. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. A dynamic leader committed to building dependable supply networks for uninterrupted service. Excels at monitoring the ordering processes for inventory accuracy and timely delivery. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Executive
LOB, LLC
01.2015 - 10.2023
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Forecast and manage inventory levels for multiple brands.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Managed supply chain process from order placement and delivery to facilitating on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Managed approximately 30-40 calls and emails per day to and from vendors and employees.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and to mitigate risk.
- Developed and tracked metrics with Track Via and Zoho to manage upwards of 20 million in product/inventory yearly
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Agricultural Consultant & Manager
Self Employed Services
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Planned and executed development of irrigation, drainage and water-resource systems to maximize water usage, reduce runoff and improve crop production.
- Developed presentations and proposals for cultivation site and system planning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Prepared reports, sketches and proposals for proposed sites or systems, creating designs geared towards optimizing resource allocation.
- Discussed plans with clients, contractors and other engineers to evaluate and improve plans for maximal efficiency at implementation.
- Devised and drove execution of agricultural transportation systems to transfer farm products from fields to facilities and consumers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sports Management
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL04.2007
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Trend Analysis
- Profit & Loss Expertise
- Market Analysis
- MS Office Suite
- Google Suite
- ERP Software
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Brand Management
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Procurement Expertise
Personal Sports Experience
I am a sports enthusiasts, being knowledgeable about the games of golf, tennis, soccer, football, wrestling, squash, badminton, padel and pickleball to name a few. I am an avid golfer, having grown up on the beautiful golf courses of Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra and Amelia Island, Florida. I was a collegiate wrestler for the University of Florida and have maintained a healthy lifestyle of golf, indoor soccer, tennis, mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing, yoga and hiking. My other hobbies include music production, playing guitar and spending time with my wife and 2 large breed dogs.
Timeline
Procurement Executive
LOB, LLC
01.2015 - 10.2023
Agricultural Consultant & Manager
Self Employed Services
01.2010 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Sports Management
Santa Fe College
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