Tommy Tran

Work History

Senior Manager, Value Delivery

LogicSource

Dallas, Texas

04.2022 - Current

Develop strategic sourcing strategies as a key part of the business solution to deliver on client objectives for a broad set of indirect categories for consumer-facing businesses
Manage and develop a high performing team of supply chain operations resources
Lead and ensure effective and successful implementation of supplier and sourcing strategies for procurement outsourcing engagements
Manage flawless supplier cutover and procurement process implementations
Partner with the Solutions and Client Transition teams to set expectations, establish project timelines with defined roles and responsibilities and motivate client participants and internal stakeholders to deliver within scope and on-time
Identify, track, and resolve issues critical to internal and client’s strategic procurement and operational success
Monitor and lead process on supplier cutover and savings implementation and deliver regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders
Employ change management strategies to ensure successful evolution of procurement practices.

Consultant, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

RGP

Dallas, Texas

11.2021 - 04.2022

Managed and coordinated all contracting activities for medium to large scale categories
Led negotiations of complex agreements, oversaw all stages of strategic procurement, and provided contract oversight, review, and execution
Performed thorough analysis to support the development, execution, and management of category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, risk mitigation, and improve to safety
Developed and managed tools to track supplier performance and communicate supplier performance metrics to relevant stakeholders
Monitored and assessed market of assigned categories to anticipate potential disruptions due to regulatory, political, commercial climates, and natural disasters
Developed exposure/impact analysis and implemented avoidance or mitigation measures
Provided direction and guidance to Business Units on all Supply Chain Management matters to ensure compliance with company procurement policies and best practices.

Manager, Procurement

Shermco Industries

Irving, Texas

06.2019 - 09.2021

Led the procurement function in driving spend optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives including project planning for capital expenditures ($15M annual spend), asset and fleet management ($30M annual spend)
Engaged in and oversaw all supplier RFP processes through utilization of the six-step sourcing strategy to leverage business critical categories with key suppliers
Drove the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and business process improvements in alignment with regional and global strategies
Led the procurement initiatives in M&A transactions to ensure seamless integration of master data between ERP system that includes fleet and asset transfer and conversion of supplier agreements and contracts
Oversaw all real estate and leasing activities including broker RFP’s, site acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations
Partnered with EHS to always support a safe working environment and drove improved safety programs at the fleet level
Managed all fleet optimization efforts and fleet vehicle allowance protocols to lower vehicle insurance costs and claims
Developed and recommended strategic facility management objectives for Shermco offices and potential M&A targets
Partnered with all business units across categories to prepare CapEx budgets and operating budget reports for the following year

Senior Consultant

Sirius Solutions

Dallas, Texas

09.2018 - 06.2019

Led solutions building initiatives by mapping common customer business problems to reusable end-to-end business application solutions
Applied advanced analysis skills and experience in principals of business process design to define appropriate customer solutions
Determined client needs and presented recommendations for the client to consider
Seek, acquired and maintained new projects and suggested improvements to methodology
Transformed client requirements into a work-plan and followed through on execution
Supervised and led a team of consultants on business process improvement plan and analytics for key clients

Buyer

BakerCorp

Plano, Texas

10.2015 - 09.2018

Developed strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive initiative to reduce capital cost and expenditures related to the resale of the Pipe, Hose, and Fittings product line ($9M annual spend), management of safety and uniform programs ($2M annual spend), and management of inventory and repair parts for BakerCorp branches seeking Rent Ready Optimization Concept certification
Drove Item Master creation and set-up to streamline efficiency of the supply chain process between the corporate and branch function
Ran deep dive analysis of key RROC branches Inventory Scorecards to determine compliance to approved allocated budget, total count of work orders in relation to allocated budget and count of turnovers and charge offs
Led sourcing initiatives from RFQ/RFP through contracting to support business needs along with leading bi-annual supplier business review

Purchasing Specialist

Rosenberger North America

Plano, Texas

07.2014 - 10.2015

Optimized profitability of product purchasing in the technology field through the development of vendor relationships, cost analysis and cost negotiations
Collaborated with internal departments to understand the essential needs of their business unit
Led the strategic sourcing of critical electrical components for in-house assemblies such as resistors, RF and axial connectors resulting in a 20% cost improvement across the board
Designed and completed a project to streamline the ordering operations of a lead customer
Led LEAN/Six Sigma purchasing and supply chain practices for ITAR level clients resulting in profitability and revenue growth in a relatively new business unit

Business Development Specialist

Heilind

Plano, Texas

07.2013 - 07.2014

Oversaw diverse business development functions, supporting Field Sales Representatives and Branch Managers
Exceeded customer expectations by relationship driven approach to completing transactions and directing resources to complete client requests
Developed quoting strategies in collaboration with sales team and product managers

Purchasing Specialist

Rosenberger CDS

Plano, Texas

08.2007 - 12.2012

Directed vendor relationships as the first line of communication
Collaborated with Planner and Scheduler to place and expedite orders to meet customer’s production demand and ensured shipments executed on time
Established and maintained vendor relations through continual purchases and QBR’s
Led cost reduction through strategic sourcing initiatives for large inventory of electrical components.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Manager, Value Delivery

Consultant, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Manager, Procurement

Senior Consultant

Buyer

Purchasing Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Education

Associates of Science -

Skills

Timeline

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