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Todd Davison

Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

Organized and results-oriented Planner excels at seeing big picture and creating plans to achieve business objectives. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and implementing proactive solutions to deliver cost-effective and timely results. Possesses strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer - Intermediate

Michigan Medicine
07.2024 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved stocking strategies.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to policies and procedures and individual job duties.

IC Planner UH Operating Rooms

Michigan Medicine
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Manages supply chain product and information flows from procurement through distribution to support clinical requirements
  • Deliver right product, right quantity, right place, and right time with exceptional service to meet clinic needs
  • Track and achieve assigned supply chain goals and key performance indicators
  • Support OR supply chain team on projects, initiatives and other tasks as needed
  • Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and inventoried in a timely and effective basis to maintain and improve service levels while minimizing inventory on hand
  • Establish relationships, maintain effective communication and collaborate with clinicians and leadership teams
  • Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
  • Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
  • Obtain product from vendors at lowest price considering quality and reliability of items.
  • Oversee the ordering of supplies to limit waste and maximize productivity.

Supply Chain Assistant/Cycle Counter

Michigan Medicine
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Achieving inventory accuracy goals by rotating stock and maintaining the overall orderliness of the assigned inventory
  • Maintenance of appropriate inventory levels through proactive stocking, supply ordering and / or collaboration with the clinical team and supply chain analysts
  • Learn and utilize the supply chain systems to update cycle counts, troubleshoot issues and improve inventory integrity
  • Proactively seek ways to support both the clinical team and the assigned supply chain.

Patient Care Tech Assistant

Michigan Medicine
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including taking direction from nursing staff and physicians to help execute safe patient care
  • Support the operational needs of the unit and assist in high quality care
  • Maintain, test patient care equipment
  • Initiate repair when indicated
  • Ability to work independently in an ever-changing environment.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Monitored and requested supplies and materials to keep clinical environment well stocked.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.

Assistant Manager

Speedway LLC
02.2013 - 01.2020
  • Serves as the leader and oversees the retail operation of the store, along with the general manager
  • Helps the store to operate efficiently while being compliant with Federal, state, and local laws
  • Provides customer service leadership/direction, for entire store and team of employees within in the store
  • Promotes an environment focused on customer service, satisfaction, and store cleanliness
  • Ensures proper execution of company standards by maintaining knowledge in inventory, vendor relations, and selling point/engagement
  • Helps audit inventory on a regular basis and manage hands on quantities
  • Promotes store sales and selling initiatives and encourages the team to strive to reach goals/objectives
  • Seeks opportunities for employees to develop skills
  • Acts as a mentor for employees
  • Fosters a positive work environment and models excellent customer service skills.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, implementing new processes and procedures.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Fabricator

Baum Research & Development
12.2012 - 02.2013
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.

Stock Clerk

Bueches
03.2007 - 10.2012
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by tackling various tasks as needed, contributing to the overall success of the stockroom team.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items, providing exceptional service and promoting customer satisfaction.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Improved product availability by swiftly restocking shelves and displays as needed.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies by conducting regular audits and promptly addressing any issues discovered.
  • Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Ensured accurate pricing information by routinely updating shelf labels based on company promotions or price changes from suppliers.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Streamlined inventory management by implementing effective organization and labeling systems.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.

Skills

  • Data Management
  • Customer Focus
  • Cost Control
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Critical Thinking
  • MIChart User
  • Microsoft Office
  • PeopleSoft User

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Member of UH OR diversity equity and inclusion comittee

Timeline

Buyer - Intermediate

Michigan Medicine
07.2024 - Current

IC Planner UH Operating Rooms

Michigan Medicine
09.2022 - 07.2024

Supply Chain Assistant/Cycle Counter

Michigan Medicine
11.2021 - 09.2022

Patient Care Tech Assistant

Michigan Medicine
01.2020 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager

Speedway LLC
02.2013 - 01.2020

Fabricator

Baum Research & Development
12.2012 - 02.2013

Stock Clerk

Bueches
03.2007 - 10.2012
Todd Davison