Global Supply Chain Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering operational strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize profit margins. Comprehensive understanding of current and emerging supply controls and processes, with exemplary record establishing “best-in-class” supplier partnerships. Global Supply Chain Manager | Senior Commodity Manager Email: ronncroston@gmail.com Direct global supply-chain operations, analyzing key metrics and data to identify and implement strategic improvements that optimize performance, streamline processes, and limit spending. Natural ability to forge collaborative, interdepartmental partnerships with teams, suppliers, and stakeholders alike, with a focus on “big-picture” objectives. Enhance teams through various training and talent development initiatives, mitigating risk and upholding regulatory compliance standards. Expertise includes inventory management, budgeting & forecasting, negotiations, and purchasing / procurement / manufacturing operations. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Global Supply Chain
• Commodities & Procurement
• Manufacturing / Purchasing Operations
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Spend Analysis / Cost Control
• Supplier Partnerships
• Stakeholder / Team Relations
• Inventory Management
• Risk Mitigation / Regulatory Compliance
• Effective Negotiation
• Team Leadership ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ~Developed Strategic Supplier Alliances on Key Commodities, which cut cost by $1M+ over 2 years. ~Negotiated, maintained favorable purchasing price variance among all commodity groups: reduced costs by $300K per year / implemented technological conversion that cut cost by $250K in Year 1. ~Increased operating margins 20% through effective outsourcing, with raw material reduction of 35%
• 70% (annual cost savings of $500K) Please contact me at (214) 433-1314 with Supply Chain Management / Senior-Level Procurement opportunities.