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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Joshua Belai

Joshua Belai

Sioux Falls,United States

Summary

Experienced procurement specialist with a successful track record in vendor negotiation, inventory management, cost analysis, and on-time delivery. Collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional teams to consistently achieve exceptional results, adapting to evolving requirements. Highly regarded for strategic planning abilities, meticulous market research, and timely delivery of high-quality products. Renowned for dependability and efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer II

REV Group, Inc
05.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.

Senior Compliance Analyst

Silencer Central
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for the analysis and completion of routine internal audits
  • Responsible for federal and state government business registrations for locations in 42 states
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
  • Led root cause analyses following identified instances of non-compliance, devising effective remediation plans that prevented recurrence while minimizing disruption to normal business operations.

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Smithfield Foods
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Traveled to 13 plants to assist in cost savings and efficiency improvements initiatives
  • Collaborate across departments and levels of the organization regarding operations trends
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring timely completion and successful outcomes.
  • Conducted studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control and production record systems.
  • Standardized organizational processes for consistency and ease of replication across departments.

Operations Intern

Smithfield Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist in development of biosecurity safety plans for the plant
  • Studied with the plant manager and senior staff to develop deep understanding of team processes and full operational activities.
  • Assisted with coordination of technical and business system process improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
08.2021

Skills

  • Analytical problem solving
  • Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Purchase order management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Materials sourcing
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Demand forecasting
  • Pricing analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Negotiation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Database maintenance
  • Microsoft Excel expertise

Accomplishments

  • Top On-Time and Past Due metrics during my time at Spartan Motors
  • Managed compliance during testing and launching of a new ERP (NetSuite) at a federally regulated company, Silencer Central.
  • Designed and mapped biosecurity plans at multiple site of Smithfield Foods.

Certification

  • OSHA-30

Timeline

Buyer II - REV Group, Inc
05.2024 - Current
Senior Compliance Analyst - Silencer Central
04.2023 - 02.2024
Continuous Improvement Specialist - Smithfield Foods
08.2021 - 02.2023
Operations Intern - Smithfield Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021
South Dakota State University - Bachelor of Science, Operations Management

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