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Parmida Tabatabaei

Summary

Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Professional with 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex purchasing, supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and contract execution within highly regulated environments including medical devices, life sciences, and consumer technology. Proven ability to make independent purchasing decisions, evaluate multiple sourcing options, mitigate risk, and manage high-value commodities. Advanced user of ERP and financial systems (SAP, Oracle) with strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager- Supply Chain & Logistics

ABBOTT
Alameda, California
04.2023 - 07.2025
  • Led complex purchasing and supply execution for global programs across the U.S. and U.K., exercising independent judgment in supplier selection, sourcing strategy, and inventory decisions.
  • Performed detailed cost analysis and planning for major commodities to support budget targets, supply continuity, and long-term sourcing strategies.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and logistics partners on pricing, capacity, lead times, and service levels while balancing cost, quality, and risk.
  • Managed procurement activities within regulated and compliance-driven frameworks, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and maintained financial and operational dashboards (cost, inventory, delivery performance) to support leadership decision-making.
  • Identified supply and cost risks early and implemented mitigation strategies to protect schedules and budgets.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

University Instructor

CSUEB (California State University, East Bay)
Hayward, CA
01.2019 - 05.2023
  • Taught supply chain, procurement, logistics, and operations courses with emphasis on cost analysis, ERP systems, and purchasing strategy.
  • Mentored students on SAP, Excel modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Strengthened advanced written and verbal communication skills applicable to complex stakeholder environments.

Material Program Manager- NPI

AMAZON
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed end-to-end procurement planning for new product introductions, including supplier sourcing, cost modeling, and purchasing strategy for high-visibility programs.
  • Built and analyzed should-cost and total cost models, comparing sourcing options and recommending optimal purchasing decisions.
  • Partnered with engineering, quality, and suppliers to negotiate technical, commercial, and contractual terms.
  • Independently assessed supply risks, capacity constraints, and cost trade-offs, presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Utilized ERP and financial tools to track spend, forecast demand, and manage procurement execution at scale.

Supply chain and planning analyst

Beckman Coulter Life science
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supported purchasing, planning, and supply execution for production and global fulfillment operations.
  • Conducted cost and demand analysis using SAP and advanced Excel to improve forecast accuracy and purchasing efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory, purchasing requirements, and supplier performance to ensure continuity of supply and cost control.
  • Collaborated with procurement and operations teams to align purchasing decisions with production and budget needs.

NPI Planning & Operations Manager

Lockdowel | Illumina
10.2016 - 06.2020
  • Directed procurement and planning activities from prototype through production, including supplier coordination and cost management.
  • Led ERP transitions and process improvements impacting purchasing, inventory control, and financial reporting.
  • Evaluated supplier capabilities, lead times, and costs to support sourcing and purchasing decisions.
  • Implemented Lean improvements that reduced turnaround time and improved cost efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

California State University
Hayward
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Research and Science University Tehran
Tehran
01.2005

Skills

Strategic Procurement & Purchasing

Cost Analysis & Commodity Planning

Contract Review & Negotiation

Supplier Selection & Risk Management

ERP & Financial Systems (SAP, Oracle & Odoo)

Advanced Excel & Cost Modeling

Budget & Spend Analysis

Independent Decision-Making

Policy & Compliance-Driven Procurement

Executive & Stakeholder Communication

Timeline

Program Manager- Supply Chain & Logistics

ABBOTT
04.2023 - 07.2025

Material Program Manager- NPI

AMAZON
12.2021 - 03.2023

Supply chain and planning analyst

Beckman Coulter Life science
06.2020 - 11.2021

University Instructor

CSUEB (California State University, East Bay)
01.2019 - 05.2023

NPI Planning & Operations Manager

Lockdowel | Illumina
10.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Research and Science University Tehran

Master of Science - Engineering Management

California State University

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