Gavin Scott
Dallas,TX
Summary
Top-notch Supply Chain Contracts Professional with extensive experience in contract management and negotiations. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with good understanding of legal concepts and contract law. Collaborative and dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Bell Helicopter Textron
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized cost-analysis to negotiate $6M IDIQ long-term commercial contract to cover fleet maintenance. Reduced RFQ price point by $280K
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress. Conducted weekly analysis using Power BI tool. All projects ahead of milestone dates.
- Conferred with legal department on FAR/DFAR regulations to adhere to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid. Validated supplier customer score, annual certification and applicable PIEA.
- Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
Supply Chain Contracts Sr. Professional
Bell Helicopter Textron
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Area Manager
Amazon
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Highly effective manager led a team of 65 associates in Outbound Pack operations, drove critical pull times, and filled 98% of customer shipments error free.
- Improved process efficiency by implementing new cart retrieval process and correcting poor work habits.
- Planned and executed multiple shift operations in Operations Manager role, averaging 105% to labor plan working with 3 departments, 5 Area Managers and over 150 associates.
Senior Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided daily supply chain management and guidance to a team of 35 tasked with managing a $121M supply account that included 23K line items , serving 5K internal and external customers across 61 agencies.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised 55 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Customer Support Manager
United States Air Force
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Demonstrated expert in employing Six Sigma initiatives to complete three projects focused on streamlining receiving operations ; successfully lowered processing times from eight minutes/item to less than three minutes, thereby achieving a savings of 1,200 labor hours annually on cargo processing.
- Compiled/analyzed data to produce a bimonthly analysis report for senior managers to report on warehouse support for ~4K customers. 86% stock effectiveness rate achieved, well-above the 80% standard.
- Employed comprehensive benchmarks to establish and monitor customer service standards.
- Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
- Generated, compiled and distributed reports of sales leads and up-sell opportunities.
- Coached employees to develop strong customer support skills to minimize process issues and meet customer expectations.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
- Document Review
- Contract Administration
- Legal Compliance
- Cost Control
- Proposal evaluation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Presentations
- Procurement Management
- Contract terms negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Proposal Preparation
- Procurement
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Bell Helicopter Textron
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Contracts Sr. Professional
Bell Helicopter Textron
06.2021 - 02.2024
Area Manager
Amazon
10.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2018
Customer Support Manager
United States Air Force
07.2013 - 07.2015
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Ashford University
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