Carla Gibson
Skiatook,OK
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Gibby’s South In Your Mouth, doubling business size within a year. Expert in vendor negotiation and inventory management, blending strategic planning and relationship management to drive success. Skilled in ERP - SAP and fostering team growth, I excel in fast-paced environments, delivering outstanding results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
Gibby’s South In Your Mouth
Claremore, OK
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: (Full-Service Restaurant)
- Established independent restaurant and catering business following 2020 layoff from oil/gas sector.
- Expanded business by 100% within a year.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food, equipment and supplies.
- Received and scheduled food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Evaluated performance of employees regularly through performance reviews, coaching sessions and feedback from customers.
Purchasing Manager
Wedlake Fabrication
Tulsa, OK
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Handled procurement of Enclosure systems.
- Managed expenditure for capital projects.
- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
- Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assisted in resolving disputes with suppliers regarding defective merchandise or late deliveries.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
Supply Chain Manager
Sercel-GRC
Tulsa, OK
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Multi-site downhole equipment manufacturer for the oil and gas sector.
- Directed Supply Chain team including Sr buyers, Buyers, master schedulers, Warehouse Supervisor and Quality Manager.
- Managed production for multi-site downhole equipment.
- Analyzed supply chain data such as demand forecasts and inventory levels to identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented advanced forecasting methods to accurately predict product demand and adjust supply chain activities accordingly.
- Managed cross-border logistics, including customs compliance and international shipping regulations.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
- Collaborated with other departments to design efficient logistics solutions for product distribution.
- Directed logistics operations, including warehousing and transportation, to enhance distribution efficiency.
- Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure better pricing and terms.
Senior Buyer
Nordam
Tulsa, OK
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: International repair and OEM of aviation.
- Directed procurement, strategic planning, and contract management for commodities.
- Specialized in international aviation repair and OEM operations.
Supply Chain Manager
Borets US Inc
Tulsa, OK
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Directed purchasing strategies for materials in both direct and indirect categories at multiple locations.
- Managed cross-border logistics, including customs compliance and international shipping regulations.
- Tracked shipments to ensure on-time deliveries while minimizing transit costs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across all supply chain processes.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
- Analyzed supplier performance data such as on-time delivery rate and quality scores.
- Collaborated with other departments to design efficient logistics solutions for product distribution.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
- Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of supply chain factors.
- Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure better pricing and terms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
- Identified opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- ERP - SAP
- Windchill
- MAS90
- MS Office
- Discovery
- SAGE
- JD Edwards
- Inventory management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Financial planning
- Cashflow management
- Performance analysis
- Operational reporting
- Sales negotiation
- Financial analysis
- Vendor negotiation
- Relationship management
- Human resources
- Business operations management
- Payroll processing
- Preventative maintenance
- Marketing strategy development
- Sales strategy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Pricing strategy development
- Staff training and development
- Strategic planning
- Cost management
Software Competencies
- ERP - SAP
- Windchill
- MAS90
- MS Office
- Discovery
- SAGE
- JD Edwards
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Wedlake Fabrication
10.2022 - 03.2024
Owner / Operator
Gibby’s South In Your Mouth
01.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Sercel-GRC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Buyer
Nordam
01.2015 - 01.2018
Supply Chain Manager
Borets US Inc
01.2011 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University