Paul Molina
Midland
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with over 28 years of experience. Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and team leadership, driving successful procurement initiatives and streamlining supply chain processes to achieve significant cost savings and improved delivery performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Don-nan Pump & Supply-Q2 Artificial Lift
12.1997 - 01.2026
- Streamlined supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing lead times.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing procurement initiatives and supplier negotiations.
- Analyzed market trends to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risks.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
- Analyzed inventory levels and forecasted demand to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Collaborated with logistics partners to improve transportation efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to improve procurement practices and reduce costs.
- Managed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts for improved pricing and terms.
- Measured and reported on performance metrics such as order accuracy, on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover ratios, and supplier quality ratings to provide insights for ongoing operational improvements.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring order fulfillment, transportation, and distribution processes.
- Reduced lead times through effective demand forecasting and inventory management.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colorado High School
Colorado City, TXSkills
- Warehouse operations
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics management
- Negotiating
- Purchasing oversight
- Cost reduction strategies
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Pricing negotiation
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Safety procedures
- Operations management
- Supplier relations
- Inventory control
- Risk management
Certification
Forklift Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Don-nan Pump & Supply-Q2 Artificial Lift
12.1997 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Colorado High School