Tanasa Hendricks

Purchasing Director @ Logomark

About

As a Purchasing Director with 10+ years of experience, I drive $MM procurement contracts, lead large-scale cost-cutting initiatives, and seamlessly execute end-to-end purchasing cycles. Throughout my career, I drove the globalization of supply chains. This is evident from my experience as a Purchasing Director at Logomark, where I set up an office in a foreign nation, which served as a liaison between the local office and suppliers in the Asian market. This involved establishing a long-term vision, hiring staff, and leading the rollout of an internal reporting system. I also maintained compliance with the country’s regulatory requirements. A reason for my success is systemizing workflows and driving cost control by developing and implementing best-in-class technological systems. At Logomark, for instance, I created a freight calculator, which incorporated all factors that impact freight expenses. This enabled the purchasing department to accurately determine landed cost and freight budget. I also maintain competitive edge in the industry by continuously monitoring the latest e-commerce trends and aligning the purchasing operations with them. Here are some of my other accomplishments at Logomark: - Cut down operational costs and reduced reliance on logistics vendors by shifting to in-house trucking operations. - On track to mitigate supplier risk and lower supply costs by onboarding 2 secondary suppliers. - Recovered defective products’ cost by implementing a reject system. If you are looking for someone who can develop and direct initiatives to reduce supply chain risks and procurement costs, email me: thend2020@icloud.com. Key Skills: Operations Management, Procurement Planning & Management, Departmental Vision Establishment, Supplier Relationship Management, Process Enhancement, Business Expansion Initiatives, Price Negotiation, Budgeting & Forecasting, BOM, Tariff Scheduling, Integrated ERP Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Country

United States

City

Tustin

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Team Leadership, Request for Quotation (RFQ), RFP, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Bill of Materials, Purchasing Lifecycle Management, Strategic Supplier Relationships, Financial Planning, P&L Management, Budget Development, Internal Audit, Inventory Control, Contract Management, Supplier Performance Management, Business Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Negotiations, Automation, Change Agent

Experience

Purchasing Director

Logomark

2018-4 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

Here, I oversaw seamless acquisition of $25M inventory/year by directing the purchasing department to forge strong relationships with world-class suppliers, including OAC, Solo, Pelican, Cavalier Logistics, UPS, and FedEx. I leveraged these relationships to secure favorable supply agreements. I also continuously developed and deployed continuous improvement initiatives. One of my proudest accomplishments included establishing and spearheading the purchasing operations of 6 complex business entities. This entailed mapping the entire inventory management process, developing SKUs, and setting up accounting functions of a new PPE line. Currently, I am consolidating the entities using agile principles to streamline operations and enhance transparency. My other key contribution included ensuring adherence to the freight budget. To do this, I oversaw the development of a freight calculator to accurately break down purchase costs. I also introduced a strategy to book shipment containers upfront and preemptively negotiate fixed shipping charges with suppliers. Key Skills: Procurement Cost Reduction, Inventory Management, Supplier Negotiations, Contract Management, Budget Development & Control, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Relationship Building, Agile Methodology

Sr. Purchasing Manager

Logomark

2009-4 - 2018-4 · 9 yrs 1 mo

In this role, I built departmental SOPs and infrastructure from the ground up. This involved defining job roles and responsibilities; establishing inventory, purchasing, and warehousing teams; and ensuring operational alignment with the company’s overall goals. One of my most significant achievements here was strategically mitigating recurring inventory shortage issues. I achieved this by proactively identifying stock unavailability and ensuring on-time delivery of items. I also developed and leveraged trust-based relationships with suppliers to stay abreast of the state of the upstream supply chain. Key Skills: Procurement Process Development, Team Building & Management, Operations Streamlining, Issue Escalation, Supplier Relations, Cost Control Initiatives.

Purchasing Manager

Logomark

2004-4 - 2009-4 · 5 yrs 1 mo

I was hired to oversee overall purchasing department operations and foster relationships with suppliers. This involved optimizing purchasing costs by conducting strategic product sourcing and meticulous supplier evaluation. I also aligned procurement functions with the company’s long-term objectives. One of my key achievements included leading and executing supply chain infrastructure development initiatives. For instance, I established an overseas office and its vision. To expedite its purchasing operations, I developed an internal tracking system, hired high-performing employees, and contracted an outsourced finance team. Additionally, I designed and implemented a reporting process to promote accountability across the new teams. Finally, I addressed all international regulatory requirements. Besides expanding the company’s operations, I introduced a reject system to detect the source of defective items and recovered the money from the responsible supplier. As a result, I saved significant purchase costs. Key Skills: Business Expansion, Multi-Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Collaborative Culture Building, Operational Transparency Enhancement, Regulatory Compliance.