MARIELOS TORUNO
Pomona,CA
Summary
Adaptable and resourceful professional with knack for strategic planning and problem-solving. Experienced with managing end-to-end supply chain processes and ensuring seamless logistics. Utilizes strategic planning to optimize inventory and reduce costs. Track record of enhancing supplier relationships and improving overall efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
The Flame Broiler, Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2025
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and distributors
- Constantly evaluate supplier alignment with Company goals and philosophy
- Partner with franchisees to identify barriers which affect profitability as related to supply chain
- Provide advice and assistance to improve profitability and reduce COGS
- Assist new store openings & transfers with distributor and supplier account setup and initial inventory management
- Manage ongoing support and maintenance as related to supply chain to ensure smooth store operations
- Identify new opportunities to support Company growth in procurement programs
- Evaluate new supplier quality, capability, price, and alignment with Company goals
- Negotiate contracts to obtain optimal prices & quality
- Manage national distribution network with distributor for efficiency and consistency throughout the system in deliveries and pricing
- Track related market prices and trends to position the Company for optimal supply chain management
- Develop and maintain Quality Management systems, including food safety & quality traceability for the sake of all key stakeholders
- Coordinate all supply chain processes and achieve optimal purchasing & logistics arrangements for national distribution across all Flame Broiler locations
- Monitor franchisee purchasing patterns to ensure compliance with Approved product and Approved Suppliers
SOURCING MANAGER
Popkoff's Manufacturer
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Build relationships with vendors
- Negotiate pricing
- Execute analyses and make suggestions for improvement of overall sourcing strategy
- Write sourcing documentation and statements
BUYER
SYSCO Food Services
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Maintain a strong knowledge of product lines and responsible for Category success and overall support of corporate core suppliers and product assortment decisions
- Establish and maintain business relationships with vendor
- Negotiate and manage local programs and pricing
- Provide input, support and guidance to Sales Specialists
- Understanding the department's goals and being able to effectively communicate these to vendors and drive change to achieve these goals.
- Maintain local inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels
- Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, and discontinued items to achieve corporate goals
- Manage and monitor timely PO costing accuracy, including freight rates
Skills
- Customer Service
- Purchasing
- Strong Organization
- Time Management
- Strong Negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Materials sourcing
- Supply chain risk management
- Production planning
- Vendor relationship
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
The Flame Broiler, Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2025
SOURCING MANAGER
Popkoff's Manufacturer
10.2018 - 02.2019
BUYER
SYSCO Food Services
05.2013 - 07.2018
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