Troy D. Dunteman
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with proven expertise at Legrand in driving $29M in sales through strategic procurement and effective inventory control. Skilled in supplier negotiations and vendor relationship management, I successfully led initiatives that streamlined processes and enhanced operational efficiency, ensuring optimal product availability and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Legrand
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Lead and direct the activities of a 3-person supply chain team, ensuring efficient coordination and collaboration throughout the life cycle of a diverse product line.
- Responsible for the annual procurement of $15M in product and management of over $4M in inventory; drove $29M in sales by ensuring business able to meet customer demands.
- Develop and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers; execute purchase orders and monitor ship dates for effective supply chain planning.
- Initiate requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP), selecting optimal sources based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to scheduled delivery timelines and product specifications; maintain supplier scorecards to evaluate performance over time.
- Negotiate and administer long-term pricing agreements for critical commodities.
- Prioritize product receipts in alignment with sales and operational priorities.
- Manage cost data and expected customer ship dates within the ERP system for various products, including Transceivers, AOC, DAC, and cable management.
- Analyze and resolve backorder Manufacturing Orders (MOs), recommend substitute solutions to optimize Bill of Materials, balance inventory levels and meet customer needs.
Senior Buyer/Planner
Approved Networks
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the procurement and development of cost-effective purchasing strategies for six product lines in support of eight sales account executives with a diverse customer base.
- Performed cost analysis, mitigated risks and set benchmarks for product quality and costs.
- Successfully led over 20 projects to streamline and standardize procurement and purchasing processes to reduce costs and save time; key advisor to Operations and Sales Directors.
- Subject matter expert for cable management products; advised sales on optimal configurations and instructed inventory control personnel on suitable cable substitutions to reduce inventory and meet customer expectations.
- Collaborated with the Logistics Manager to expediate deliveries, optimize inbound international shipments and ensure timely receipt verification of all transactions.
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Procurement strategies
- Inventory control
- Supplier negotiations
- ERP systems
- Vendor relationship management
Certification
Currently enrolled in the CSCP Certification program
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Legrand
01.2021 - 07.2025
Senior Buyer/Planner
Approved Networks
01.2013 - 01.2021