Henry Larson
Boise
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
STEMfinity
08.2024 - Current
- Reorganizing all procurement activities.
- Leading reorganization of warehouse.
- Leading inventory settings for min/max, cycle counting, and inventory control processes.
- Assisting with vendor management.
Director of Supply Chain
Cobalt Truck Equipment
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw purchasing process and linked demand planning to manufacturing and fulfillment needs.
- Hired, developed and led team of direct reports.
- Defined or refined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
Director
Elevar Supply Chain Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Senior Client Account Manager
DSV Inventory Management Solutions
09.2013 - 06.2021
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Organized daily workflow and assessed appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.
- Collaborated with finance department on invoicing accuracy for applicable products, services, software, and logistics.
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
Global Supplier Account Manager
Micron Technology, Inc.
10.2005 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Oversaw procurement process from cradle to grave and sought out opportunities for permanent systems improvements.
- Supported business intelligence solution development and research, contributing to comprehensive account planning and competitive procurements.
- Performed complex business analyses to identify procurement opportunities and improve revenue.
Education
BS - Business/Management
University of Phoenix
01.2003
Skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Leadership
- Contract Negotiations
- Supplier Management
- Project Management
- Team Building
- Business review preparation
- Performance improvement
- Supplier management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
STEMfinity
08.2024 - Current
Director of Supply Chain
Cobalt Truck Equipment
07.2023 - 06.2024
Director
Elevar Supply Chain Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Client Account Manager
DSV Inventory Management Solutions
09.2013 - 06.2021
Global Supplier Account Manager
Micron Technology, Inc.
10.2005 - 09.2013
BS - Business/Management
University of Phoenix
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