Monique Douglas
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Manager with expertise in contract negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management. Leads initiatives that enhance sourcing efficiency and foster collaboration. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to achieve procurement objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2024 - Current
- Directs and executes strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified.
- Partnered with stakeholders to leverage deep understanding of strategic sourcing and business objectives, ensuring alignment with sourcing initiatives.
- Executed category sourcing strategies by developing and executing RFIs and RFPs, documenting bid events.
- Led supplier consolidation initiatives to reduce vendor count, increase spend leverage, and improve pricing and contract terms.
- Conducted Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis evaluating acquisition, operational, maintenance, and end-of-life costs to drive data-based sourcing decisions beyond unit price
- Trained and mentored junior staff members in proposal writing best practices, enhancing team performance.
- Established rigorous quality assurance procedures leading to fewer errors in final submissions.
- Conducted workshops to enhance team collaboration and productivity.
- Led recruitment efforts to identify and attract top talent for diverse roles.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate candidates' skills and cultural fit within the organization.
- Managed onboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for new hires.
- Developed and facilitated sourcing training programs for hundreds of employees on the essential 9 step sourcing cycle.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Dollar Tree
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Led integration of Training, ensuring smooth transition with minimal downtime and streamlining nationwide training programs.
- Automated a weekly compliance report by using Power Query, reducing manual effort from four hours to 1.5 hours and improving reporting accuracy.
- Created streamlined shopping cart process in collaboration with design team, developing compelling product images to enhance user experience and increase conversion rates.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiated favorable terms.
- Created a streamlined shopping cart process, collaborating with the design team to develop compelling product images, enhancing user experience and increasing conversion rates.
- Facilitated communication with HR stakeholders to clarify expectations.
Facility Manager
Valkyrie Enterprises
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Reviewed company policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular reviews of company policies and procedures for alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.
- Streamlined internal audit processes, enhancing accuracy in detecting compliance issues.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure staff understanding of relevant regulations and policies.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, summarizing findings from investigations into suspected non-compliant activities.
- Identified issues and trends through data analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Manager
USfalcon/SRC
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Oversee and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to distribution.
- Develop and implement inventory management strategies that align with operational objectives.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Identified potential risks within supply chain and developed effective mitigation strategies.
- Built and managed relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate effectively with production and logistics teams to ensure smooth implementation of new systems.
Logistics Manager
U.S. Army
01.2012 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor Of Business - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 06.2026 - 04.2027
Skills
- Supplier management
- Contract Negotiation
- Negotiating
- Risk Mitigation
- Supply chain analytics
- Inventory Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Supply and demand requirements
- Strategic planning
- Team development
- Financial management
Timeline
Bachelor Of Business - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Colorado Technical University
06.2026 - 04.2027
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2024 - Current
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Dollar Tree
12.2022 - 01.2024
Facility Manager
Valkyrie Enterprises
01.2022 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Manager
USfalcon/SRC
10.2020 - 04.2022
Logistics Manager
U.S. Army
01.2012 - 01.2016