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Monica Christmas

Monica Christmas

Purchasing Manager I Supply Chain & Operations
Austin

Summary

Results-driven Purchasing Manager with a proven track record in international supply chain management and creative problem-solving. Adept at contract negotiation, securing competitive supply agreements, and building strong relationships across the supply chain. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, procurement, and navigating evolving market conditions. A strategic thinker with the ability to adapt and deliver impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Lead

Vulcan Packaging, LLC
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products and services to clients.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms without compromising on quality or service levels.
  • Assisted in the development of long-term strategic plans, aligning operational goals with overarching company objectives.
  • Championed change management efforts across organizational departments, assisting employees in adapting to new policies or procedures effectively.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes regarding resource allocation or process improvements within the operations department.
  • Oversaw problem resolution to address barriers to operational efficiency.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Ensured strict compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines and best practices.

Purchasing Manager

American Canning + AMCAN MFG, LLC
07.2018 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with leadership to establish international vendor relationships and create a comprehensive purchasing program for the newly built can manufacturing plant.
  • Sourced and negotiated supply agreements for over $40 million worth of SKUs during the 2020-2021 international supply chain crisis.
  • Procured over 200 million cans from Ball, Envases, MCC, and overseas suppliers, like KJ Can.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised a new Associate Buyer, enhancing procurement operations.
  • Facilitated the shift from reliance on single-use dunnage packaging materials by end-to-end implementation of an in-house reusable packaging return program.
  • Implemented the PakTech recycling program locally to ensure maximum refund for recycled materials.
  • Led company-wide implementation of Oracle's NetSuite ERP system, improving enterprise resource planning processes.
  • Sourced, procured, and managed international shipments of laminated aluminum, food-safe inks, lubricants, and other consumables for the can manufacturing process.
  • Analyzed sales projections, inbound coil shipments, and inventory levels to ensure optimal 'just-in-time' delivery and storage capacity utilization.
  • Conducted forecast planning using pre-established tools and metrics within the ERP system.
  • Managed vendor relations for mechanical assembly components and packaging supplies, including aluminum products, corrugate, user interfaces, and motors, while coordinating engineering drawings with each order.
  • Participated in weekly demand planning and forecasting to align product availability with sales goals and forecasts.

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

American Canning, LLC
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for all payables and receivables
  • Annual maintenance contracts including HVAC
  • Collected data to file annual recycling ordinance and other city mandated reports.
  • The company was fairly small at the time, so many days consisted of inbound sales calls, customer service, shipping orders, and even helping the mobile canning team.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05.2001 -

Skills

  • NetSuite Demand Planning, Inventory, and Reporting
  • Platform Integrations with NetSuite
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Procurement Process Improvement
  • Cost and Internal Data Sensitivity
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Communication
  • Contract and price negotiation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Operations management
  • Supply chain management

Timeline

Operations Lead

Vulcan Packaging, LLC
04.2025 - Current

Purchasing Manager

American Canning + AMCAN MFG, LLC
07.2018 - 10.2024

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

American Canning, LLC
06.2017 - 07.2018

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Hillsborough Community College
05.2001 -

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