Joseph Nusall
Buffalo,USA
Summary
Experienced Global Sourcing Coordinator with a strong background in reducing costs and managing end-to-end sourcing for major sports leagues. Skilled in vendor negotiation, data analysis, and process improvements using tools like Tableau and Power BI. Holds a BS in Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems and Supply Chain. Passionate about driving efficiency and working collaboratively across teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sourcing Coordinator
New Era Cap Corporate Headquarters
03.2025 - Current
- Reduced average finished headwear costs by 10%, resulting in $2M in annual savings.
- Managed end-to-end sourcing for on-field headwear (NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA), including development, production, pricing, and raw material planning.
- Led cross-functional production hand-off meetings to ensure a seamless transition from product development to bulk manufacturing.
Global Sourcing Associate
New Era Cap Corporate Headquarters
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated sourcing operations from development through production for on-field, seasonal, and hot market headwear programs.
- Negotiated pricing for finished goods and raw materials with suppliers across six countries.
- Designed and implemented automated Tableau dashboards to enhance visibility of cost, vendor, and fabric data, improving overall sourcing efficiency.
Process Improvement Intern
FedEx Ground Corporate Headquarters
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Built a Power BI dashboard to track and visualize 2022 carrier efficiency metrics.
- Wrote SQL Server queries to extract key operational data from the TMS database.
- Developed an automated workflow using Power Automate to streamline data input between Outlook and Excel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems and Technology
Duquesne University, Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
Pittsburgh, PA05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint
- Tableau, Power BI, SQL Server, Power Automate
- PLM Systems, SAP, SharePoint
- Data Visualization, Information Management, Strategic Planning, Analytical Thinking
- Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Vendor Negotiation
- Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication
Projects
Headwear Base Price Project — New Era Cap (Feb 2024)
- Developed a standardized pricing tool that improved FOB negotiation targets and expanded to raw material pricing.
- Enhanced accuracy and consistency in vendor negotiations, supporting cost reduction efforts.
Cost Rationalization — New Era Cap(March 2024)
- Developed a Tableau dashboard displaying yearly FOB, margin, and program data to drive price reductions and provide vendor performance insights.
- Expanded the tool for global teams to compare vendors and improve accountability for competitive pricing.
Timeline
Global Sourcing Coordinator
New Era Cap Corporate Headquarters
03.2025 - Current
Global Sourcing Associate
New Era Cap Corporate Headquarters
06.2023 - 03.2025
Process Improvement Intern
FedEx Ground Corporate Headquarters
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems and Technology
Duquesne University, Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
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