Hire Michael

AVI-SPL

2024 – Present

Global Supply Chain Analyst

Remote (San Francisco, California)

Delivered 10% annual cost savings by performing company-wide cost-benefit and TCO analyses, presenting actionable recommendations to executive leadership — all fully adopted.
Reduced procurement cycle times by 20% and enhanced sourcing scalability across $150M in annual spend by leading strategic procurement initiatives, standardizing workflows, and aligning cross-functional teams.
Automated procurement, logistics, and invoicing workflows with AI, boosting team productivity 30% while achieving 100% accuracy rate.
Developed and maintained dashboards and business intelligence tools to monitor logistics, procurement, warehousing, and inventory KPIs, improving visibility and enabling proactive decision-making.

Bob's Red Mill

2023 – 2024

Sourcing Specialist

Milwaukie, Oregon

Drove Source-to-Contract initiatives (supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, TCO analysis), optimizing strategic vendor selection and achieving $500K+ in annual savings across 100+ raw materials.
Optimized Procure-to-Pay operations by aligning and educating finance, accounting, and procurement teams with the ERP system, strengthening team accountability while maintaining a 99% on-time delivery rate.
Reduced procurement costs by 12% via supplier pool expansion and securing competitive contracts through market benchmarking and data-driven negotiations.
Maintained alignment with evolving operational needs through comprehensive supplier audits and performed quarterly performance reviews to validate production capabilities and ensure compliance.

Mainfreight

2021 – 2023

Air & Ocean Operations

Portland, Oregon

Managed a portfolio of 30+ clients, generating annual revenue of $40 million and achieving 15% YoY growth.
Facilitated international imports and exports across 20+ countries, optimizing efficiency by 25% and reducing annual costs by $300K.
Pioneered novel strategies for international trade during COVID-19 supply crunch, resulting in 30% faster delivery times and a 20% decrease in transportation costs for 80% of shipments.
Established strong relationships with major carriers, successfully negotiating contracts that improved the bottom line by $1.2 million.
Collaborated with overseas teams in 18 countries to ensure secure and timely cargo delivery while maintaining 100% compliance with international trade regulations.

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