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Shiamber Gayle

Henderson,USA

Summary

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Purchasing Manager

Desert Eagle Stone
10.2024 - Current
  • Accurately set up and maintain Project Files for Home Depot/ Corporate/ Private Projects.
  • Correspondence with multiple vendors and supplies for product allocation and Lead times.
  • Follow up on Bid Submission and Contract Processing with Stakeholders.
  • Use of ERP Oracle Program to Obtain MRP Reporting to insure the Accuracy of Ordering & Issuing PO's for standard inventory and Project needs for Compliance.
  • Maintain accurate Records of Pick Tickets, Sales Orders, Purchases Orders (PO's, pricing memos.
  • Accurately Monitor Request for Info (RFI) ( RFQ/ in order to keep an Accurate Analysis on PO's.
  • Accurately Managed all Company Vehicle Registrations, Repair and Maintenance for in house Jet & Laser Equipment, Scaffolds, Lift Gates, Forklifts etc.
  • In charge of all Renewal COI's, Business/Contractor Licensing, Insurance.
  • Track and monitor the delivery of goods Via Domestic Ground Fed-ex, DHL, UPS Shipments.
  • Exchange of communication Via email/Slack, Zoom.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers on performance and Score cards to ensure and adherence to contractual agreements.
  • Also Manage all Escalations, Leading the Team by Creating a positive work Environment.
  • Provide Operational Managerial Support for Development & Quality Control for Granite, Stone and Tile Fabrication Company.
  • Point of Contact for all Daily Responsibilities, Processing of HR Payroll Responsibilities, Employee Time Cards Reporting and Adjustments.
  • Onboarding New Hire Processing, Updating Job Descriptions.
  • Change in Employee Status, Time Off Request, Time Clock & Payroll Edits approval, Payroll Check Distribution Monitoring.
  • Itemized Reimbursements, Daily Bank Deposits logs for bank Deposit Supplier/Vendor Payment Statement Processing client Coding.
  • Receive and code Supplier/Vendor Payment Statements and Office Overhead Invoices.
  • Order and Distribute office supplies within company.
  • Maintain a Tidy Front Lobby Area, Including Sanitation Practices.
  • Accurately Maintain Employee & Vendor Files.
  • Creating Purchase Orders for Project Material needs.
  • Also In charge of an Office Crew of 10 & an Outside crew of 10 Slab/Tile Installers completing monthly Logs for W-9 Pay Processing.


Senior Vendor Manager

Autumn Lanez LLC
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: (Work From Home, Temp Assignment)
  • Sourced out potential new vendors and suppliers.
  • Track and monitor the delivery of orders and invoices.
  • Monitor Material planning through our ERP.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and invoices.
  • Address and resolve any issues or disputes with vendors.
  • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure components meet required specifications and standards.
  • Prioritized requisitions to ensure equipment, material and services are obtained in a timely fashion with an emphasis on quality, cost and availability.
  • Communicated with vendors to ensure supplies and materials needed are met expectations, including, price, quality, lead-time, MQO's etc.
  • Research price options and purchase items based upon best price commensurate with quality, lead time and/or volume.
  • Secured quotes for supplies and materials for potential future contracts.
  • Maintained vendor files, purchase orders and other related records.
  • Strong communication, customer service skills to facilitate communication and build relationships with business units, and suppliers.
  • Conduct daily procurement tasks, including competitive bidding and sourcing processes.
  • Evaluate vendor quotations, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards.
  • Bidding and contract execution, manages the review of requirements, gathering, tendering, structured evaluation process, pricing, and award of contract including contract negotiations, amendments and final execution.
  • (Work From Home, Temp Assignment)

Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Contract Administrator

NV Energy
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: (Temp Assignment)
  • Responsible for the sourcing, of Energy materials, equipment and services through the RFP, RFQ,RFI process within Sales Force /AS400 System.
  • High Knowledge of BOM and Spec Reading for correct Project Management.
  • Track and monitor the delivery of orders and invoices.
  • Monitor Material planning through our ERP.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and invoices.
  • Address and resolve any issues or disputes with vendors.
  • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure components meet required specifications and standards.
  • Prioritized requisitions to ensure equipment, material and services are obtained in a timely fashion with an emphasis on quality, cost and availability.
  • Communicated with vendors to ensure supplies and materials needed are met expectations, including, price, quality, lead-time, MQO's etc.
  • Research price options and purchase items based upon best price commensurate with quality, lead time and/or volume.
  • Secured quotes for supplies and materials for potential future contracts.
  • Maintained vendor files, purchase orders and other related records.
  • Strong communication, customer service skills to facilitate communication and build relationships with business units, and suppliers.
  • Conduct daily procurement tasks, including competitive bidding and sourcing processes.
  • Evaluate vendor quotations, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards.
  • Bidding and contract execution, manages the review of requirements, gathering, tendering, structured evaluation process, pricing, and award of contract including contract negotiations, amendments and final execution.
  • (Temp Assignment)

Supply Chain/ Procurement Administrator

Ring LLC/Amazon LLC
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Liaison Between Operational departments and Vendors/Supplier's for the Procurement of high-quality goods & cost-effective products, and services.
  • Serving as Main point of contact between the Sales department, Production, Operations and Purchasing teams on all aspects leading up to and including the production of the client’s project.
  • Assisted Purchasing Manager with various research projects.
  • Prepared/issued purchase orders into NetSuite ERP/ SAP System.
  • Worked closely with multiple 3PL distribution centers for E-commerce and Land shipments LTL, FTL For proper Inventory Levels.
  • B2B, B2C, Direct Customer, Distribution, Plant Shops, Internationally/ Created Standard Purchase orders, Blanket Purchase orders, Consignment replenishment Purchase Orders for RFI, RFQ, RFP Process.
  • Compared/Negotiated pricing/bids to ensure cost effective purchases.
  • Negotiated contracts for the organization and created mutually beneficial agreements with Vendors and suppliers for product delivery.
  • Evaluated suppliers based on delivery speed of their products and services, price and quality.
  • Administration of Sales Orders, until completion of production; Ensuring documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project.
  • Communicating Production Schedule or any potential delays, updates.
  • Obtained information for purchasing component parts/equipment.
  • Expedite purchase orders when necessary.
  • Ensured timely receipt of orders including follow-up.
  • Updated and post inventory transactions throughout the day.
  • Obtained return authorizations for all vendor non-conforming materials.
  • Assisted Accounting with matching invoices/orders.
  • Maintain record of each transaction including need by date, ship dates, etc.
  • Follow up in advance of ship dates or if ship dates have passed without receipt.
  • Facilitate the close-out of all Pos once materials have been received and invoiced.

Logistics/ Export Procurement Coordinator

Coppersmith Logistics
12.2012 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for initiating and processing Export shipments For Multiple Vendors/Suppliers in compliance with applicable all U.S. laws and Regulations for Multiple Consignees and Commodities Internationally/ Domestically.
  • Prepared/issued purchase orders into AS400 ERP/ SAP System.
  • Worked closely with multiple 3PL distribution centers for E-commerce and Air/Ocean, Land shipments LTL, FTL For proper Customer Inventory Levels.
  • B2B, B2C, Direct Customer, Distribution Internationally/ Created Standard Purchase orders, Blanket Purchase orders, Consignment replenishment Purchase Orders for RFI, RFQ, RFP Process.
  • Customer Interaction on the best available options (according to routes, costs, times).
  • Produced quotes quickly and in an orderly manner, giving priority to critical load and responding under brand promise times.
  • Received, reviewed, and process export documentation such as B/L and AWB, EDI and ITN Submission.
  • Communicate directly with logistics, warehouses, USDA, FDA Customs, Trucking Companies, distribution center and steamship lines on all issues also responsible for all order processing and client interaction daily to keep them updated with status of their shipments via phone, email.
  • Obtain, review and prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, certificate of origin's in compliance with the requirements of the destination country.
  • Consistently communicate with all parties involved in any given shipment with status updates and changes from shipment initiation to final arrival and delivery.
  • Ensure that all contract documents are complete and conform to required standards and export regulations From Tracking /Tracing of shipments.
  • Data entry and maintain shipment info in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensure cargo pick-up and Delivery on Schedule.
  • Prepared and ensured file preparation so that all documents are in proper order scan, faxed and filed for Customs Review.
  • Heavy Traffic diagnostics with each customer (Lead, Times, Modes of Transport).
  • Account growth, measurable based on number of shipments, billing level and profit per account, per plant and per group.
  • Develop contacts at all levels, National and international development of each account.

Education

High school diploma - All Major studies

Inglewood High School
Inglewood, CA
06.1994

Certificate - Business Administration

Southern California Regional occupation Center
Torrance, CA
05.1994

Skills

  • Office management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Supplier relations
  • Project management
  • Business administration
  • Compliance management
  • Reporting
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Supply chain management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Document preparation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Stakeholder relationship development

Certification

  • Dangerous Good Certified, 03/01/19, Present
  • Data Entry/ Business Office, 06/01/94, Present
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Office Purchasing Manager

Desert Eagle Stone
10.2024 - Current

Senior Vendor Manager

Autumn Lanez LLC
10.2023 - 09.2024

Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Contract Administrator

NV Energy
08.2022 - 08.2023

Supply Chain/ Procurement Administrator

Ring LLC/Amazon LLC
09.2017 - 05.2020

Logistics/ Export Procurement Coordinator

Coppersmith Logistics
12.2012 - 08.2017

Certificate - Business Administration

Southern California Regional occupation Center

High school diploma - All Major studies

Inglewood High School

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