Shalir L. Thomas
Indianapolis,IN
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Buyer
Performance Health
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Sourced and purchased goods from foreign suppliers, negotiated and decreased costs by more than 35% on medical supplies
- Analyzed purchasing activities, identified cost efficiencies, assessed risk managed, and communicated with Stakeholders
- Achieved a 98% fill rate on Inventory Levels for International vendors
- Responsible for more than $20M worth of inventory through Vendor management.
- Evaluated market trends for best value, tracked KPI's for suppliers, and cost data
Procurement Manager
EnerDel
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed demand metrics to optimize global demand and supply planning, and leverage data to forecast raw material and inventory requirements.
- Created production plans for operations to ensure meeting customers' needs
- Controlled inventory levels and worked with plant manufacturing operations and logistics teams and suppliers
- Developed and lead new supply sources which led to production on Battery-packs increasing by 28%
- Interfacing positively with internal cross-functional organizations and suppliers
Buyer
AAR Corp
03.2014 - 07.2020
- Developed sourcing strategies that increased fill rate by 15%
- Engaged with suppliers on new demand plans to ensure Inventory levels remained consistent with customer's needs
- Strategically planned material sourcing options
- Collaborated with MRP Controllers for AOG Aircrafts
Customer Service Agent
Frontier Airlines
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Identifying and assessing customers' needs to achieve satisfaction
- Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
- Coordinate and conduct internal audits to assess compliance with standard operating procedures, employee standards, and FAA and airport requirements.
- Checked-in passengers for domestic and international travel using computerized systems; verified documentation for international and domestic flights.
Education
Undergraduate - Supply Chain Management
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2013
High School -
Decatur Central High School
01.2009
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Negotiation
- Contracts
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Management
- Production Planning
Timeline
Supply Chain Buyer
Performance Health
06.2022 - 09.2025
Procurement Manager
EnerDel
09.2021 - 06.2022
Buyer
AAR Corp
03.2014 - 07.2020
Customer Service Agent
Frontier Airlines
02.2012 - 02.2014
Undergraduate - Supply Chain Management
Ivy Tech Community College
High School -
Decatur Central High School