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Davin Craft

Cayuga

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing and Stores Manager

International Paper
10.2022 - Current
  • Achieved $1.4 million in cost savings by negotiating contracts, focusing on TCO reduction, and bidding mill capital/routine maintenance/outage opportunities.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify waste stream and turn it into value stream resulting in YoY savings of $150,000.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies, authorizing payments when necessary.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Organized a weekly cadence with our Mill Manager, Capital Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Controller to ensure alignment between the mill stakeholders and GS initiatives.
  • Served on Procurement Operations West Region Lead Team

Storeroom Supervisor

International Paper
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Exemplified safety leadership by initiating safety talks with team, contributing to zero injuries, and having 100 percent participation in safe work observation program
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in storeroom processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency, reliability and cost savings.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by monitoring usage patterns and adjusting stock levels accordingly, resulting in best inventory metrics in IP for 2021.
  • Optimized storeroom layout using 5S principle to ensure easy access to frequently used items, reducing retrieval time.
  • Increased inventory accuracy by 10% by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
  • Managed team of warehouse staff, delegating tasks efficiently to maximize productivity while maintaining high morale.
  • Used SAP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.

Global Sourcing Associate/Facility Buyer

International Paper
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Streamlined MRP processes by implementing efficient data management techniques, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced lead times.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.

Buyer/Planner/Sourcing-Internship

Crown Equipment Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Gained hands-on experience working with agile methodologies such as Kanban within fast-paced environment.
  • Optimized production schedules by closely monitoring resources and adjusting timelines accordingly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Decision Quality
  • Drive for Results
  • Managerial Courage
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Negotiating
  • Operations/Project Management
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and Written communication
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Awards

  • International Paper CEO Award 2021
  • International Paper IP Way Forward Leadership Award 2021

Timeline

Purchasing and Stores Manager

International Paper
10.2022 - Current

Storeroom Supervisor

International Paper
10.2020 - 10.2022

Global Sourcing Associate/Facility Buyer

International Paper
05.2019 - 10.2020

Buyer/Planner/Sourcing-Internship

Crown Equipment Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Indiana State University

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