Jandy Siplat

• Manage daily material related activities and supervise a multi-faceted team with a focus on material management to support on time production at our Co-Manufacturers.
• Manage Buyers to ensure on-time delivery and proactive communication of all exceptions to Sr Management and all affected cross functional teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
• Assist the Product Development and Commercialization teams in managing and ensuring successful onboarding of new projects; lead any procurement activities and communications related to new product launches.
• Develop positive on-going long-term relationships with Co-Mans and partners through high-touch and clear communication
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise business operations within the material team.
• Assist the Commercialization Team and Procurement team in managing and ensuring successful packaging transitions.
• Proactively resolve escalated material related issues, offering insightful solutions.

• Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
• Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
• Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
• Played an instrumental role in major project launches by managing all aspects of procurement from planning to execution.

● Manages multiple categories and analyze the raw material demands and execute PO

● Maintain vendor relationship and assures supplies are available through forecasting

● Coordinates with R&D on raw material consolidation and new raw materials for product launches

● Conduct research on potential vendors and products to ensure best partnership of service, pricing, and contracts

● Perform cost analysis and reporting on all purchases while keeping high attention to detail and accuracy

● Supports the category buyers on assuring all POs were generated and sent as well as following up on confirmation

● Expedite PO’s that are not coming in on time based on lead-time to support production

● Provide excellent external vendor communication and internal communication to meet strict deadlines

● Notify appropriate departments of delivery information and any delayed materials to Project Management teams

● Develop new relations and nurture existing partnerships, working as a liaison between departments, vendors, and consumers

● Analyzed annual bids for inventory supply needs in order to establish and maintain price negotiations with vendors

● Expedite the receiving process alongside distribution to ensure prompt and accurate receipt of products from suppliers

● Directed purchase orders and negotiated contracts with nearly 300 suppliers to obtain optimum pricing, terms, and deliveries

● Strengthened inventory control by sustaining stock rotations and ensuring a continual supply of all necessary products

● Optimized the purchase order process and ensured prompt payments through regular follow-up

● Compiled records for ordering, shipping, and receiving materials by administering requisitions for additional stock, return of broken products, and non-receipt of stock

● Assisted facility management in daily operations to include breakdowns and emergency procedures

● Monitored and maintained adequate inventory supplies for both storefront and total back room operations