Alex Arntfield
Pineville
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and vendor relations. Motivated by driving long-term profitability and enhancing customer satisfaction. Thrives in fast-paced work environments with aggressive goals and deadlines. Possesses extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, Coupa, QuickBase, Lucernex, Salesforce, PULSE, and Control Tower.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - PMO - Global Procurement
Walmart
04.2024 - Current
- Item and Data Management: Oversaw the management of article and spend data ensuring accurate, complete, and consistent information.
- Implementation of New Programs: Successfully launched and managed new initiatives to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
- Adoption of New Systems: Led the adoption and integration of new systems, enhancing productivity and system functionality.
- Process Mapping: Conducted comprehensive process mapping to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Standard Operating Procedure Development: Created and implemented SOPs to standardize operations and ensure consistency across Global Procurement.
Senior Sourcing Manager – Global Procurement
Walmart
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed 250+ SKU Assortment & 450M+ Annual Spend
- Led Walmart’s Bagless Initiative for Global Procurement
- Responsible for Development of New Bag Specifications to Optimize Merchandise Fulfillment & Customer Experience
- Developed Annual Category Strategies Based on Market Analysis & Industry Trends
- Drove Contract Execution for New and Existing Suppliers
- Identified Cost Savings Opportunities and Collaborated with Cross Functional Partners to Review and Implement
- Led Line Reviews with Key Stakeholders to Ensure Maximum Operational Success & Associate Safety
- Contributed to Building Interactive Bid Events to Promote Supplier Competition & Best In Class Pricing for High Volume Supplies
- Responsible for the Execution of Bag/Mailer Strategies for Annual Event 2022 & 2023
Sourcing Manager – Global Procurement, Construction Materials & Equipment
Walmart
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed Annual Category Strategies Based on Market Analysis & Industry Trends
- Responsible for Contract Execution for New and Existing Suppliers
- Executed Pre-Buy Purchases for Capital Expenses Based on Business Needs and Supply Chain Analysis
- Identified Cost Savings Opportunities and Collaborated with Cross Functional Partners to Review and Implement
- Helped Advance Our Efforts in Indoor Positioning Integration into the Walmart App
- Contributed to the Re-design of Department Specific Lighting Like Produce, Vision Center, Customer Service
- Partnered with Key Stakeholders on Front End Transformation(s) That Allowed Walmart to Implement 12 More Self-Check Outs per Store
- Supported all Facilities Maintenance Service Delivery Models in the Adoption of Associate Friendly Emergency Lighting
Global Account Manager
Fastenal Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led the National Account Team Covering the Northwest Arkansas & Northeastern Oklahoma Territory
- Responsible For Building Weekly and Monthly Categorical Reports
- Manage Relationships with Vendors to Expand Product Offerings
- Drive New Programs & Initiatives to Adapt to Customer Needs
- Execute Sales Strategies for Different Divisions Under Tyson’s Umbrella
- Monitor MTD Sales for 120 Business Units for Quarterly Business Reviews
- Continually Review Pricing Based on Market Analysis
- Responsible for New Item Creation Both Internally and Externally
- Lead Weekly Calls with Internal Teams such as E-Commerce, Accounts Payable, and Product Management
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS01.2015
Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Change Management
Organizational & Operational Efficiency
Resource Planning & Management
Risk Management & Problem Solving
Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization
Accomplishments
- $80M+ in Total Cost Savings in 4 Years in Global Procurement
- Responsible for the Removal of 10M+ Pounds of Virgin Plastic (Supplies)
- Responsible for the ESG Reporting for for 2022-2023 (Supplies)
- Led Design Efforts for Procurement for Lighting Initiatives like Store of the Future and Vision Center 2.0 (CME)
- Developed Annual Category Strategies for 5 Different Categories Over 4 Years in Global Procurement
Highlights
- Delivered $26M+ Cost Savings, 2023, Walmart
- Delivered $17M+ Cost Savings, 2022, Walmart
- Delivered $22M+ Cost Savings, 2021, Walmart
- 95%+ OTIF Score, 2020-2023, Walmart
- 90+% of Spend w/ Strategic Suppliers, Walmart
Certification
- Leadership Training for Results (Dale Carnegie)
- Negotiations Mastery (Walmart)
- Walmart International Advancing Procurement (University of Arkansas)
- Negotiation Training (CIPS)
- Category Strategy Development (The Hackett Group Inc.
Timeline
Senior Manager - PMO - Global Procurement
Walmart
04.2024 - Current
Senior Sourcing Manager – Global Procurement
Walmart
06.2022 - 04.2024
Sourcing Manager – Global Procurement, Construction Materials & Equipment
Walmart
02.2020 - 06.2022
Global Account Manager
Fastenal Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Blue Mountain College
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