Colton Sparks
Dublin,OH
Summary
Driven and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Honda Development and Manufacturing of America. Excelled in supply chain management, achieving over $1 million in cost reductions through process optimization and data analysis. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and enhancing customer relationships, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Skilled in Excel and team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Lead Coordinator
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
Marysville, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Provide guidance and mentorship to delivery buyers on supply chain management items to ensure 100% on-time delivery in a cost-effective manner.
- Direct Compensation Request project, saving around $400,000 via data analysis and supplier negotiation.
- Lead the BQL project team to manage essential supplier changes, ensuring Honda's secure production.
- Present risk, data analysis, countermeasures, and path forward to leadership.
Purchasing Specialist
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
Marysville, OH
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with a supplier base of 20-30 to maintain optimal process flow for Honda.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure that contractual obligations were met through various data systems.
- Optimized trailer usage and analyzed ordering patterns to drive cost reductions exceeding $1 million per year.
- Support Supply Chain Crisis team with on-site supplier management
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
Dayton, OH
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Achieved top 5 rank in regional customer reward sign ups during the 2019 winter season.
- Increased sales by upselling items tailored to customer interests and needs.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH04-2022
Skills
- Data analysis
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Process optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Presentation
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Delivery Lead Coordinator
- attained a 5/5 on 2024 Honda personal performance review
- Honda Peer to Peer Recognition award (2x)
- Dean's list at BGSU
Timeline
Delivery Lead Coordinator
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
09.2024 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
05.2022 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
12.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Bowling Green State University
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