Matthew Hoffman
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background as an Avnet alum, specializing in supply chain efficiency and procurement strategy. Demonstrated success in project management and sales negotiation, leading to notable enhancements in supplier on-time delivery and inventory management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration while leveraging analytical and interpersonal abilities to consistently exceed objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Programs & Materials Management 3
Avnet
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: One of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally, Avnet provides a vital link in the technology supply chain
- Purchases and provides order fulfillment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery
- Manages the order status process, including ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in company's systems
- Over sees all vendor and supplier managed inventory
- Assists in managing inventory aging and fill rate including disposition - stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet the goals of the business
- Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities
- Engages with customer on a global scale to help with any supplier related issues
- Works with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements
- One of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally, Avnet provides a vital link in the technology supply chain
Purchasing Specialist 1- 3
Avnet
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Manages inventory product lifecycle including planning, purchasing, packaging, delivery mix, stock rotation and aging of materials
- Actions inventory turns, Supplier on time delivery, and cost reduction
- Analyzation and organization of data for Supply chain, Sales, and Management team
- Primary liaison between Supplier and sales/program management for order status and problem resolution
- Participation in Quarterly Business Reviews for pricing negotiations and KPI reviews
- Coordinates and conducts Product training sessions for sales team
Sales and Marketing Representative
Avnet
Phoenix, AZ
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Knowledge of Avnet's SAP system, Global Floor Shop, and CRM tools
- Maintains backlog and opportunity log to update delivery dates to customers
- Provides customers with up-to-date product information, making price decisions through telephone negotiations, evaluating problem accounts and interfacing with manufacturer's representatives and OEM salespeople
- Outbound and Inbound calls made to and from potential customer to proactively grow Avnet's Computer Product Business
- Works closely with Account Development Managers, System Engineers, Field Sales Reps, Material Managers and Customer Service Reps on all new integration opportunity for the Centralized Region
- Daily telephone contact with clients to promote product offerings, services, and capabilities
- President's Club 2015 Winner - Highest Revenue Increase for TE
- Selected and Participated in the SPARK Leadership Program
Promotions Assistant
CBS Radio
Phoenix, AZ
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: CBS Radio is one of the largest major market radio operators in the United States
- The Phoenix division is a large market in the United States, sitting at number 12 in the country
- Planned monthly detail calendars at least 4 weeks in advance for tasks to complete on promotions
- Daily tasks providing pricing and delivery information, scheduling meetings to ensure promotion needs have been communicated and completed successfully before advertisements break
- Continuous education on knowledge of products and manufacturers within clients' industry
- Communication on clients' routing and operational policies, procedures, schedules, impacts, and projects
- Ensured customer satisfaction by executing the set-up of the radio station equipment and made sure each promotional event was a success
- Coordinates large concert venues, where the team interacted with radio listeners by providing musical entertainment as well as audience interaction and participation
- Collaborates with Programming and Promotions staffs in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the station's image through its website
- Process Management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and flexible
- Ability to be initiative-taking
- CBS Radio is one of the largest major market radio operators in the United States
- The Phoenix division is a large market in the United States, sitting at number 12 in the country
Education
Associate of Arts -
Liberal Arts
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Pricing and Procurement
- Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration
- SAP software
- Data analytics
- Forecasting analysis
- Global supply chain
- Procurement strategy
- Sales negotiation
Certification
- Spark Leadership Program
Accomplishments
- Presidents' Club Winner
Affiliations
- Fantasy football
- Pickleball
- Beverage tasting
- Horror movie fanatic
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supply Chain Programs & Materials Management 3
Avnet
12.2022 - Current
Purchasing Specialist 1- 3
Avnet
05.2017 - 12.2022
Sales and Marketing Representative
Avnet
01.2014 - 05.2017
Promotions Assistant
CBS Radio
07.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Arts -
Liberal Arts
High School Diploma -
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