Lamont Gonzales
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Procurement expert, with almost a decade of experience optimizing supply chains, including a proven history of accurate forecasting, negotiating payment terms, in-leu warranties and product and shipping costs. I've saved hundreds of thousands of dollars to the bottom line though a variety of collaborations, including visiting international vendors to strengthen mutual business growth, to carrying out methodical negotiations with carriers such as DHL, UPS and FedEx to partnering with industry leaders such as Dell, Lenovo, ASUS and Liteon.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
Chromebookparts.com
02.2024 - Current
- Negotiate long-term agreements with top 5 suppliers to reduce cost and increase cash flow without compromising quality or lead times
- Mitigate supply chain risks by implementing SOPs for purchasing team and vendors to authenticate trademark products
- Arrange logistics for all shipments and work with CBP to ensure duties are correctly classified
- Collaborate with QC team and vendors on quality issues and returns
- Develop category management strategies to standardize product and packaging requirements for vendors
- Led selection process of new suppliers, resulting in increased competition and better value propositions
- Procure spare parts from domestic and international vendors
Director of Procurement
MMII SERVICES - Eduparts LLC
07.2018 - 02.2024
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to arranging on-time delivery, to quality control and returns.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts with OEM and ODM vendors like Dell, HP, Liteon to obtain favorable terms and pricing
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages on top 50 items with timely replenishment of stock.
- Collaborated with U.S. Customs and U.S.T.R to ensure accurate tariffs and proper import procedures were adhered to saving 25% on most imports
- Evaluated emerging technologies to diversify catalog which led to new steams of revenue
- Conducted regular supplier performance reviews to track progress and to address areas requiring corrective action or renegotiation, ultimately minimizing supply chain risks
- Resolved issues or discrepancies relating to AP, carrier disputes and inventory value pertaining to LOCOM
- Developed annual budgets for procurement department based on historical spend data, forecasting future needs, and aligning resources accordingly.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement objectives aligned with overall business goals and strategies.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis, resulting in increased operational efficiency within procurement and warehouse departments.
Reverse Logistics Manager
MMII SERVICES - Mobile Defenders LLC
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordinated transportation and delivery of RMAs back to vendors
- Frequent international travel to vendors to process RMAs on-site to optimize exchange fill rate of over 66%
- Analyzed return data to create actionable insights for customers and vendors that informed strategic decision making.
- Cross trained employees in all warehouse functions for optimal use of labor
- Created incentive programs based on productivity, accuracy, and time efficiency to elevate overall department output by over 50%
- Spearheaded reverse logistics projects aimed at enhancing overall supply chain efficiency by utilizing scan verification model for customer to vendor return
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure products met company standards prior to entering inventory
- Maintained detailed records of all return transactions, ensuring accurate reporting for financial reconciliation purposes.
RMA and Broken Screen Buyback Manager
MMII SERVICES - Mobile Defenders LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Processed Customer Returns and broken screens to be sold or sent back to vendors for exchanges saving roughly $200,000 per year
- Managed 12 employees in RMA and Broken screen Buyback departments
- Supported company leaders by providing detailed reports of RMA and Broken screens details such as refund amounts and costs, customer audits and vendor scorecards.
Education
Juvenile Services
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI08.2009
Skills
- Accounting and budgeting acumen
- Expert negotiator
- Strategic forecasting
- Global procurement
- Experience with international travel to vendors
- Shipping Logistics (LTL/FTL/Ocean Freight)
- Import and export regulations
- ERP systems (Magento and NetSuite)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Procurement process improvement
- Supplier relationship management
References
- Cole Manning, former President of Eduparts LLC, (989)-780-8411
- Jordan Notenbaum, Owner of Mobile Defenders LLC, (616)–885-2656
- Steve Barnes, Owner of Eduparts LLC, (616)-633-1394
- Tiffany Simpson-Bingham, Accountant of Eduparts LLC, (616)-498-2425
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
Chromebookparts.com
02.2024 - Current
Director of Procurement
MMII SERVICES - Eduparts LLC
07.2018 - 02.2024
Reverse Logistics Manager
MMII SERVICES - Mobile Defenders LLC
12.2015 - 07.2018
RMA and Broken Screen Buyback Manager
MMII SERVICES - Mobile Defenders LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015
Juvenile Services
Grand Rapids Community College