Jack Specter
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated and resourceful business professional with over 6 years of experience managing compliance, inventory control, customer service, cyber security, procurement, and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a role with a leading organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Sourcing Intern
The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated across various enterprise functions, including Enterprise Design & Construction, Supply Chain, Marketing, Software Asset Management, Supplier Diversity, and Financial Operations.
- Successfully executed and awarded 3 Design & Construction RFPs exceeding $1 million each.
- Identified and reported 5,400+ data discrepancies to be corrected in the Coupa spend system accounting for over $75 million in misallocated spend across all business units.
- Streamlined vendor diversity by identifying 90 lost marketing, advertising, and media suppliers post-software merge, enhancing contract negotiation and leverage.
- Developed a real-time dashboard for the Software Asset Management team, facilitating the tracking of licenses and managing a spend portfolio exceeding $48 million.
- Collaborated with ocean freight vendors to secure daily rates for transporting consumer products and fireworks from Asia & Europe to North America.
- Drove initiatives to capture over $20 million in enterprise tier one and tier two spend, contributing to achieving supplier diversity goals of spending $1 billion annually with veteran, minority, and women-owned companies.
Risk and Financial Advisory Intern
Deloitte
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked under the Cyber and Strategic Risk sector with an emphasis on Extended Enterprise Management.
- Collaborated with a client managing approximately $7.7 trillion in global assets under management.
- Collaborated in the restructuring of cyber security lines of defense, ensuring enhanced protection and resilience against cyber threats.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with key stakeholders across the client's cyber security
departments, gathering insights and understanding their unique requirements. - Completed a successful implementation of a restructured cyber security line of defense, incorporating cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and industry standards.
Supply Chain Management Intern
AMETEK FMH Aerospace Military & Defense
Irvine, CA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Purchased & managed $5.9 million in raw materials across 500 SKUs.
- Reduced MRP late to release, unreleased, and shortage KPIs by 50%.
- Maintained program revenue of $1.2 million dollars per month at a business unit that generates monthly revenue of $5 million across all programs.
- Developed and implemented aggressive material cost targets using a strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and supply base negotiations that contributed to a business unit that generates revenue surpassing $60 million a year.
- Established long-term pricing with suppliers in support of objectives, and program profitability expectations.
- Reviewed and managed MRP (Material Resource Planning) requirements on a regular basis for assigned buy triggers.
- Monitored & managed supplier performance to achieve 100% Quality / OTD, and best Total Delivered Cost for the company.
- Ensured proper scheduling of materials for production in accordance with customer demands and material availability.
- Maintained ERP/MRP(Oracle) system production schedules.
- Created and released travelers and work orders to production as required per MRP.
- Reviewed and eliminated shortages with the ability to purchase material and create MRP buy action triggers.
Operations Management Intern
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc
Buena Park, CA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked with a fleet of 60 drivers, 60 trailers, & 60 tractors with monthly revenue surpassing $1 million.
- Used asset-based capacity to assume all fleet responsibilities, optimizing efficiency, mitigating risks, and controlling costs.
- Participated in daily operational tasks, including the planning of freight;safety management; & Department of Transportation (DOT)compliance.
- Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis.
- Gained an understanding of industry trends and company initiatives relating to logistics and supply chain.
- Troubleshot and formulated strategies for expected and unanticipated logistics issues.
Supply Chain Associate
Fastenal (Solvay Aerospace)
Anaheim, CA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Communicated the value of inventory management solutions to grow partnerships at an account that generated over $100 thousand monthly in revenue.
- Oversaw creation, negotiation and delivery of clinical contracts valued at $60,000.
- Participated in lean solutions and 6s improvements.
- Administered procurement functions, including estimating/quoting prices and sourcing products.
- Coordinated resources to respond to customer supply chain needs.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
Merchandising Inventory Leader
PetSmart
Los Angeles, CA
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Completed forecasts to determine needed inventory
- Maintained meticulous records to track adjustments & pallet audits
- Led various teams across 15 different locations to meet company goals
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Operations: Supply Chain
California State University – Fullerton
12.2023
Associate of Science - Accounting
College of The Canyons
Valencia06.2021
Skills
- Oracle
- SAP
- Excel
- Coupa
- Strategic Planning
- Cyber Security
- Sourcing
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Program Optimization
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Purchasing
- Capital Spending
- Data Analysis
- Stock Management
- Contract Development and Management
- Program Planning and Development
Timeline
Enterprise Sourcing Intern
The Walt Disney Company
01.2024 - 06.2024
Risk and Financial Advisory Intern
Deloitte
06.2023 - 09.2023
Operations Management Intern
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc
09.2022 - 11.2022
Supply Chain Management Intern
AMETEK FMH Aerospace Military & Defense
06.2022 - 06.2023
Supply Chain Associate
Fastenal (Solvay Aerospace)
02.2022 - 06.2022
Merchandising Inventory Leader
PetSmart
12.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Operations: Supply Chain
California State University – Fullerton
Associate of Science - Accounting
College of The Canyons