Dylan Clark
Senior Buyer
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain professional with 8 years of experience managing complex material categories and driving cost, inventory, and supplier performance improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, and execute supplier resourcing projects delivering measurable savings. Skilled in analyzing material cost drivers, negotiating supplier agreements, and implementing solutions that balance cost, service, and risk. Seeking to leverage experience in materials buying and category strategy to support business growth and operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Safe Fleet
10.2022 - Current
- Managed $12M annual spend across Plastic Injection Molding/Decals/Wires/Aluminum Extrusion/Dbond/Machine Parts 1,523 SKU’s in total reducing material costs by 673K improving inventory turns through safety stock optimization and supplier Consignment and Drop Trailer Programs
- Led VAVE colorant Reduction project in collaboration with Engineering, reducing plastic material costs by $326K (10% to 5% White Colorant Across Hatch Product Line)
- Implemented Drop Trailer Program reducing Inventory on hand by 52 Pallet Spaces reduction in handling cost total annual savings $29K Annually
- Project Manager for Plastics SMI Cost Plus Project Supplier Resourcing Achieved $252K Reduction in Spend, Led Bank Build Strategy, Project Lead For Tooling and PPAP submission, Logistics Quoting as well as implementing Vendor Stocking Agreement 8weeks FG
- Implementing Consignment Program For Dibond Reducing Lead Time from 120 days to 14 days and Reducing Inventory on hand by $300K Annually, with 3 months coverage at Vendor Warehouse
- Vendor Freight Consolidation Tech-Sol $95K, consolidated all shipments to LTL Wednesday delivery previously 70% air shipped as needed
- Project Manager For Plant Cost Deck Annual Savings Projects (VAVE, Purchased and Lean)
- 2024 $791,775K Total Savings Achieved, $681,859 Goal
- 2025 $760,320K Total Savings Achieved,$ 669,562 Goal
- 2026 On Trak to Achieve $533,203 Total Savings, $439,063 Goal
- Lean and VAVE Project Plant 3 Events Results overall $180k Savings Production Cell Redesign and Material Flow Mapping (Kitted Laser Testing, Transpec Thatch MMF and PFEP, Advantage Hatch MMF and PFEP)
Logistics Supervisor
Parker Hannifin
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Direct Supervisor for Plant Material Flow Including: Material Handling, Shipping & Receiving Departments
- 10 Total Team members 1st and 2nd shift (Hiring, Corrective Actions, Annual Reviews)
- Achieved Monthly Shipping Goals, Improved 5S, Improved Safety Practices and Space Utilization
- Responsible for Divisional Freight Metrics Reporting to Corporate Including: Total Freight Spend, Customer and Supplier Freight Recovery, Net Freight Opportunity ~$15M Annual Spend
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Parker Hannifin
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Commodity Manager: Machined Parts, Stamping, Bronze Casting, and Fasteners
- ~$5M Annual Spend, 104 Total Suppliers Across 2 Facilities
- Manage Supplier KPI: LISC, PPI, RPPM, WADPO, LTA
- Lead Apriori Cost Engineering Project for FCD (Collaborated with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing Team to Implement Should Cost Analysis of Purchased Parts Achieved ~$250K Annual Savings)
Strategic Sourcing
Parker Hannifin
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Involved in Defense Product Act 2020: Production of Medical Ventilators used for Combating Covid-19
- Lead Divisional Category Analysis For Packaging and Hardware $1.2M Spend, $160K Annual Savings Achieved
- Implemented Consignment and VMI Programs Across 3 Facilities with 5 International Suppliers
- Leadership Development Program- Supply Chain Rotation
Production Scheduling and Buying
Parker Hannifin
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Physical Introduction to Learning Material Flow worked in: Receiving, Material Handling, Shipping, and Production Assembly then Gained Responsibility in Material Buying and Production Scheduling
- Learn, Do, Document: Every Production Value Stream Across ~$150M Plant (Created Controlled Standard Work Instructions and Process Flow Maps)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2018
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Inventory Management
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Data Analysis
Supplier negotiations
Supplier relationship management
Supply chain optimization
Purchasing strategy
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Safe Fleet
10.2022 - Current
Logistics Supervisor
Parker Hannifin
08.2021 - 06.2022
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Parker Hannifin
11.2020 - 08.2021
Strategic Sourcing
Parker Hannifin
07.2019 - 10.2020
Production Scheduling and Buying
Parker Hannifin
07.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University