Matthew Mellott
Summary
Experienced procurement supervisor with a strong background in the supply chain. Skilled in conducting cost analysis for optimal purchasing decisions and maintaining exceptional customer relations. Adept at planning and executing daily requirements to efficiently meet organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cattle Buyer
Cargill
01.2018 - Current
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Review cattle costs daily
- Forecasted cattle market trends by regions
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, and pricing structures
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Dispatcher
Cargill
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Communicate with carriers to schedule location and times as well as ensuring all cattle are transported humanely and promptly
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
- Generated reports to track deliveries and maintain proper records and documentation.
- Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, ensuring uninterrupted dispatch operations during emergencies.
Financial Analyst
Rabobank
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Spread company financial statements in Harland and conduct reports
- Effectively communicate with the relationship manager for questions regarding client information
- Interpret financial statements to determine proper accounts
- Utilize various resources and databases such as OnBase and IBS.
Education
Bachelor of Science- Agriculture Business -
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA01.2014
Skills
- Excellent customer relations
- Procurement and Purchasing
- Transportation Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cost Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Research and Data Analysis
Honors/Leadership
- Cargill, Fundamentals of Management, Foxtrot Superuser
- Golden Valley Agriculture Foundation, 01/01/2023, Current, President, 01/01/2022, Secretary
Timeline
Cattle Buyer
Cargill
01.2018 - Current
Dispatcher
Cargill
01.2015 - 01.2018
Financial Analyst
Rabobank
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science- Agriculture Business -
California State University, Fresno