KIANA HERNANDEZ
Birmingham,USA
Summary
MBA Candidate with 3 years of experience in supply chain and procurement, specializing in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and data-driven decision-making. Recognized for strong analytical and leadership skills that improve and drive business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CORPORATE PROCUREMENT PLANNER
Buffalo Rock Company
Birmingham, AL
05.2022 - Current
- Developed detailed reports to support senior management’s strategic planning initiatives, contributing to supplier performance improvements of 50%.
- Collaborated with suppliers and carriers to resolve issues, helping the team maintain an on-time delivery rate of 98% for key accounts.
- Contributed to a 22% sales boost by supporting strategic sourcing initiatives that minimized stockouts, and ensured consistent product availability.
- Manage the procurement strategy for the company’s energy sector, representing nearly 50% of the indirect procurement portfolio.
- Optimized inventory management processes, reducing stockouts, and enhancing warehouse efficiency while coordinating seamless new product introductions.
OPERATIONS & ECOMMERCE INTERN
Turner Supply
Birmingham, AL
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Executed targeted SEO initiatives, significantly boosting online visibility and driving substantial growth in e commerce sales by 20%.
- Served as a training specialist, guiding key clients through new technological supply chain advancements, and facilitated the smooth adoption of innovative company offerings.
- Created PowerPoint presentations to report sales performance and company targets to executives and company-wide stakeholders
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2026
Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution, Medical Concentration
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- SQL
- Tableau
Certification
- UAB Professional Sales Certificate
- Mckinsey Forward Program
- Microsoft Suite Certified
- Google Analytics
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Native
Accomplishments
First Place – Buffalo Rock Leadership Academy: Led an 8-month project on time management, presenting solutions to the CEO and executives that improved efficiency and employee experience.
Timeline
CORPORATE PROCUREMENT PLANNER
Buffalo Rock Company
05.2022 - Current
OPERATIONS & ECOMMERCE INTERN
Turner Supply
03.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Business Administration -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution, Medical Concentration
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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