Breylon D. Rankine
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic procurement and supply chain professional with a background in operational management, logistics, and compliance. Expertise in strategic planning, inventory management, and supplier collaboration. Proven success in optimizing processes, enhancing cost efficiency, and adhering to regulatory requirements. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
IBM
Dallas, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw procurement and logistics for multi-million-dollar operations, including vendors like Arista, Cisco, and Lenovo
- Supervised shipping, receiving, and material handling processes, ensuring compliance with industry best practices
- Implemented risk-reducing procedures and revised operations to align with regulatory standards
- Collaborated with internal teams to address operational issues and drive efficiency
- Maintained detailed records of inventories and procurement transactions to support decision-making
Data Center Technician
IBM
Dallas, USA
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Conducted inventory control, resolved discrepancies, and maintained accurate documentation
- Supported procurement by analyzing received products and reporting variances against SOWs and specifications
- Integrated cabling technologies, aligned with technical requirements, and enhanced infrastructure reliability
- Leveraged problem-solving skills to address critical issues during service outages
Assets Protection Team Lead
Target
Dallas, USA
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Investigated shortages and implemented strategies to mitigate risks, aligning with compliance objectives
- Managed team communications to achieve weekly operational goals effectively
- Ensured adherence to operational standards and developed action plans to address challenges
Logistics Team
Target Stock
Dallas, USA
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained precise inventory records, enhancing logistical efficiency
- Collaborated with diverse team members to meet daily operational objectives
- Supported decision-making through effective organization and shortage mitigation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- RFQ preparation
- Supplier negotiations
- Cost and pricing analysis
- Contract compliance
- SAP
- Microsoft Suite
- AutoCAD
- Arena Simulation
- C
- Gurobi
- Materials movement
- Daily receipts documentation
- Quality checks
- Loss prevention strategies
- Team mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Regulatory adherence
- Procedural revisions
- Risk assessment
Additional Information
Eligible to obtain U.S. government security clearance., Open to travel up to 25% as required.
Timeline
Operations Manager
IBM
01.2022 - Current
Data Center Technician
IBM
04.2017 - 12.2021
Assets Protection Team Lead
Target
01.2016 - 11.2017
Logistics Team
Target Stock
07.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University
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