Deep Shah

Led a team of 6 procurement officers overseeing annual stock purchases of $300M+, driving strategic sourcing decisions, enforcing compliance, and ensuring uninterrupted supply for critical operations. Owned critical product transitions across key categories, streamlining supplier handovers and internal workflows to ensure seamless phase-in/phase-out with 100% operational and supply continuity. Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to identify alternative materials and expedite deliveries, reducing backorders from 3% to 1.5% of total sales and improving overall inventory efficiency.

Directed operations of the Help and Information Desk, serving an average of 150 patrons daily, ensuring prompt assistance and resource availability. Spearheaded the implementation of user-friendly guides and troubleshooting protocols, leading to a 15% reduction in patron inquiries and a notable increase in overall customer satisfaction ratings.

Strategic Procurement Management: Led end-to-end procurement processes for 20+ new suppliers, negotiating contracts and optimizing outcomes with Supplier Performance Management data. Operational Excellence: Managed orders, vendor communications, and $1.5M spending across 30+ vendors using INFOR ERP, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Continuous Improvement: Drove 11% reduction in ordering time, $7k transportation cost savings, and 2% profitability increase through strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Operations and Inventory Control: Managed order processes, vendor communications, and invoice reconciliation for a diverse portfolio of 30+ vendors, utilizing INFOR ERP systems to oversee $1.5M in spending, ensuring efficient operations and cost-effective procurement. Procurement Leadership: Spearheaded end-to-end procurement processes, managing RFP/RFx cycles for 20+ new suppliers, negotiating contracts, leveraging Supplier Performance Management data for favorable terms, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement outcomes. Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings: Implemented strategic initiatives, including value stream mapping analysis and transportation route optimization, resulting in an 11% reduction in ordering time, $7k in transportation cost savings, and a 2% increase in profitability through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

Managed RFQs and Purchase Orders for 450+ SKUs, facilitating onboarding of strategic distribution partners to ensure smooth procurement operations confirming all commercial terms were agreed upon and documented. Led value stream mapping analysis for continuous improvement initiatives by planning and collaborating with sourcing teams, resulting in 11% reduction in ordering time and improving supplier performance APICS, ISO 9001, ISO 1400, ISM. Executed JIT delivery system through SAP Ariba and integrated barcode-based inventory tracking system leveraging fill rate metrics, leading to a 12% cost cutting and enhancing accuracy of stock level monitoring. Leveraged Fishbowl for material management and integrated Lean Six Sigma strategies to optimize workflows across 3 assembly sites, employing capacity planning techniques resulting in 7% boost in production output.

Provided hands-on guidance and supervision to labor teams during on-site operations, optimizing efficiency and maintaining quality standards throughout the assembly process. Utilized AutoCAD to draft diagrams for assembling and installing stack parking lifts across 8 project sites, ensuring precision and adherence to engineering specifications. Acted as a liaison between suppliers and the project team, managing the ordering and delivery of necessary parts and materials to the project site to meet project deadlines. Implemented cost-saving initiatives in the design process, resulting in a 10% reduction in project expenditure while maintaining quality standards.