Martha Frost
Loganville
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Delta Airlines, excelling in order management and supplier relationship management. Proven track record of maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate while leveraging SAP and Power BI for data analysis. Adept at strategic sourcing and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Material Analyst – Wi-Fi & OpeX Projects
Delta Airlines
Atlanta
10.2022 - Current
- Place and track purchase orders using SAP for complex programs, ensuring alignment with customer forecasts and requested delivery dates.
- Monitor supplier schedules and inbound shipments to internal and customer warehouses, proactively resolving delays.
- Partner cross-functionally with Demand Planning and Program Managers to prioritize procurement strategies, optimizing material flow and order fulfillment.
- Lead weekly calls with Asian suppliers to review production schedules, mitigate delays, and resolve bottlenecks.
- Analyze procurement data with Excel and Power BI to identify production risks and improvement opportunities, supporting informed decision-making.
- Maintain a 98%+ on-time delivery rate through exception management practices and proactive supplier engagement.
- Generate weekly supplier performance dashboards for leadership to drive data-based performance discussions.
- Research and engage with new and existing suppliers to negotiate contracts, issue RFQs, and manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for Wi-Fi installation and maintenance programs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage inventory levels, optimize lead times, and align with program objectives for cost-effective material planning.
Purchase Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Hospital)
Decatur
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Oversaw $7.5 million in annual procurement budgets, ensuring timely and compliant purchasing to support operational needs.
- Supervised a team of 10 procurement professionals while driving process efficiencies and compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR).
- Placed, tracked, and managed purchase orders to meet stakeholder demand, maintaining consistent supplier alignment to support critical medical operations.
- Reviewed and analyzed supplier data, contracts, and pricing to secure cost-effective sourcing agreements and mitigate production risks.
- Facilitated supplier performance reviews and managed performance dashboards, strengthening strategic supplier relationships.
- Served as Approving Official for Government Purchase Card Programs, auditing and tracking high-volume transactions.
- Provided training on procurement and material management systems, including SAP and ERP tools.
Supply Chain Manager / Freight Manager
American 3B Scientific
Tucker
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Managed end-to-end order management processes, placing and tracking purchase orders aligned to sales forecasts and customer requested delivery dates.
- Coordinated inbound logistics and monitored shipments to customer and internal warehouses, resolving exceptions proactively to achieve high on-time delivery.
- Maintained supplier relationships across multiple time zones, including Europe and Asia as well as negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms.
- Led cross-functional teams to analyze supply planning challenges, implementing improvement initiatives and mitigating production risks.
- Managed inventory for 10,000+ SKUs, maintaining balanced stock levels through strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration.
- Utilized ERP systems, SAP, and advanced Excel analytics to track supplier performance and generate data-driven reports.
Education
Project Management Professional -
DeVry Keller Graduate School of Business
Decatur, GA06.2025
MBA - Business Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZBachelor of Science - Accounting
Clayton State University
Morrow, GAAssociate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Clayton State University
Loganville, GASkills
- Order Management
- Demand & Supply Planning
- SAP & ERP Systems (JD Edwards, Tableau, Concur)
- Excel / Power BI Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Production Risk Analysis
- On-Time Delivery Management
- Exception Management
- Weekly Supplier Performance Dashboards
- Forecast Alignment
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Asian Supplier Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Compliance & Reporting
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma (planned)
- APICS CPIM (planned)
Keywords
- Order Management
- SAP
- Purchase Orders
- Inbound Logistics
- Forecast Alignment
- VRF procurement strategies
- DLS orders
- Supplier Performance Dashboards
- Asian Suppliers
- Weekly Alignment Calls
- Excel / Power BI
- Data Analysis
- Exception Management
- 98%+ On-Time Delivery
- Manufacturing Supply Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Material Analyst – Wi-Fi & OpeX Projects
Delta Airlines
10.2022 - Current
Purchase Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Hospital)
01.2015 - 07.2022
Supply Chain Manager / Freight Manager
American 3B Scientific
01.2005 - 01.2015
Project Management Professional -
DeVry Keller Graduate School of Business
MBA - Business Administration
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clayton State University
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Clayton State University
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