Loranzo Bostick
Silver Spring
Summary
Operations Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and efficiency. Expertise in supply chain optimization, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Strong communication and leadership skills foster team collaboration and operational success. Dedicated to achieving operational excellence and aligning with organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supply Chain Manager
PepsiCo
Lorton
03.2022 - Current
- Developed procedures and processes for supply chain operations that increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved supplier management practices.
- Managed inventory levels, tracked orders, and monitored the distribution of goods.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals responsible for day-to-day operations.
- Resolved any discrepancies related to shipping or receiving documents.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials.
- Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
Senior Delivery Manager
PepsiCo
Lorton
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Optimized profitability by recruiting, training and managing top talent to enhance sales delivery for products and carriers.
- Managed performance issues with delivery team members.
Full Service Manager
PepsiCo
Lorton
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Created and managed sales reports to ensure accurate tracking of inventory, sales, and profits.
- Prepared weekly schedules for staff members working in the warehouse, distribution center, and out in the field servicing machines.
- Planned routes for delivery drivers to maximize efficiency while ensuring all locations were serviced regularly.
- Managed ordering process for new products, restocking items, and maintaining current inventory levels.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Tracked deliveries of products from vendors to ensure timely arrival at designated locations.
- Supervised staff members responsible for stocking, delivering, repairing, or cleaning vending machines.
- Resolved technical problems that arose with the vending machines including troubleshooting malfunctions when necessary.
- Conducted monthly audits of all accounts to verify accuracy of information and documents related to product sales and services provided.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Area Sales Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
Alexandria
04.2011 - 09.2017
- Identified new business opportunities within the region through networking activities.
- Reviewed competitor's activities and devised measures to stay ahead in the market competition.
- Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.
- Interacted regularly with senior management to discuss current strategies and future plans.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and trends.
- Planned, developed and implemented sales strategies in an assigned region.
- Managed a team of sales representatives in order to achieve maximum results.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on sales volume, revenue growth and competitive landscape.
- Monitored sales team performance and provided effective training to help each reach targets.
- Coordinated sales effort with team members and other departments to optimize performance.
- Prepared and delivered sales presentations tailored to client needs, highlighting product benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC06-2004
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Cost reduction
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier management
- Federal contracting
- New vendor setup
- Forecast monitoring
- Workforce Management
- Easitrax
- CETS
- SAP
- LOE
Timeline
Operations Supply Chain Manager
PepsiCo
03.2022 - Current
Senior Delivery Manager
PepsiCo
08.2020 - 03.2022
Full Service Manager
PepsiCo
05.2017 - 03.2020
Area Sales Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
04.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Fayetteville State University