Sarah Botai
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with extensive experience at Walmart eCommerce, excelling in demand planning and vendor management. Achieved a 30% reduction in logistics costs through innovative flow planning. Bilingual and skilled in ERP systems, I thrive in collaborative environments, driving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction across diverse teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer/Planner
CatStudio
11.2024 - Current
- - Lead planning and forecasting to ensure optimal inventory levels across domestic and international production.
- - Manage imports and negotiate international freight quotes to optimize cost and transit time.
- - Oversee full-cycle PO management, from creation through delivery and reconciliation.
- - Coordinate production with U.S. and overseas vendors; support Amazon and licensing channels.
- - Collaborate cross-functionally on new product launches and manage event-specific orders.
Office Administrator
Marcos Installation
Petaluma, CA
08.2017 - Current
- - Managed daily operations of family business including scheduling, contracts, and billing.
- - Improved customer service and contributed to 30% year-over-year growth.
Supply Planning Manager
Walmart eCommerce
San Bruno, CA
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Improved flow planning efficiencies across a multi-node fulfillment network, contributing to a 30% reduction in logistics costs.
- Led the implementation of a new Vendor Setup Tool, streamlining onboarding, and increasing efficiency by 60%.
- Supported capacity planning initiatives aligned with Open-to-Buy (OTB) goals to optimize inventory flow.
- Collaborated with industry-leading brands on receipt performance, and partnered with vendor management to enhance shipment accuracy and inbound compliance during peak seasons.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Walmart China teams—often through translated discussions—to enhance inbound import performance and streamline global supply chain processes.
Order Manager
Sears Holdings
Rohnert Park, CA
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Restructured the Order Management team to align with S&OP goals, improving customer satisfaction by 30%.
- Led team training and collaborated with warehouse and installation departments to streamline fulfillment and resolve delivery issues.
- Drove customer service enhancements by addressing recurring pain points, and strengthening internal workflows.
Contract Home Appliance Buyer
Sears Holdings
Rohnert Park, CA
10.2007 - 01.2015
- Managed vendor relationships, contracts, inventory, pricing negotiations, and purchasing operations for major appliance brands.
- Maintained 25%+ profit margins through cost and performance analysis for top sellers.
- Utilized JD Edwards for MRP ordering to support demand planning and inventory alignment.
- Collaborated with merchandising and showroom teams to ensure that product assortments were current across six locations.
Education
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Santa Rosa Jr. College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Demand planning and forecasting
- Purchase order management (domestic and international)
- Vendor management and supplier onboarding
- Outsourced manufacturing coordination
- International freight and import logistics
- ERP systems: NetSuite, JD Edwards
- Inventory reconciliation and auditing
- Licensing and product compliance
- Microsoft Excel and Word (intermediate)
- Bilingual - English and Spanish
Projects
Global Inventory Reconciliation Initiative (Jan 2025), - Aligned physical and system inventory across global sites, reducing discrepancies and improving efficiency., Vendor Onboarding Optimization (Mar 2017), - Developed streamlined supplier onboarding process, enhancing speed and accuracy.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- SixSigma - Green Belt (Delivery/Installation cost reduction initiative), 2007
- The OZ principal certified trainer, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
CatStudio
11.2024 - Current
Office Administrator
Marcos Installation
08.2017 - Current
Supply Planning Manager
Walmart eCommerce
08.2015 - 08.2017
Order Manager
Sears Holdings
01.2015 - 08.2015
Contract Home Appliance Buyer
Sears Holdings
10.2007 - 01.2015
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Santa Rosa Jr. College
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