Mark Valerio

• Lead national procurement and supply chain strategy across a multi-branch distribution network (15 locations), aligning purchasing execution with corporate growth objectives, service targets, and financial performance.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Negotiate national contracts with key suppliers, securing favorable pricing, terms, and rebate structures to drive margin improvement.
• Manage and strengthen vendor relationships, ensuring consistent performance in quality, delivery, and service while maintaining continuity of supply.
• Oversee national inventory management, including demand forecasting, replenishment strategies, and inventory optimization; drive reductions in excess and obsolete stock while maintaining target service levels.
• Establish and monitor inventory KPIs, collaborating with regional operations, sales leadership, and finance to balance working capital investment with customer service expectations.
• Lead national freight and logistics strategy, including carrier selection, rate negotiations, inbound and inter-branch freight optimization, and performance tracking.
• Analyze market trends, commodity movements, and economic indicators to proactively adjust purchasing strategies and inventory positions.
• Own rebate management programs, ensuring accurate tracking, forecasting, and maximization of vendor rebate opportunities.
• Drive cost management and pricing strategy, including price sheet governance, vendor price increase management, and margin optimization initiatives.
• Lead new product introductions, including supplier onboarding, pricing strategy, and alignment with sales and operations teams.
• Coordinate closely with regional and branch sales teams on large-scale project opportunities, ensuring material availability, competitive pricing, and aligned execution to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee Product Information Management (PIM) and data governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product data across systems.
• Provide leadership in warehouse operations and network optimization, including facility restructuring initiatives to improve flow, capacity, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement slotting strategies to optimize warehouse space utilization and improve order picking accuracy and productivity.
• Partner with operations teams to enhance warehouse layout, inventory placement, and material handling processes, driving improvements in fulfillment speed and labor efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, inventory, logistics, and warehouse functions to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

National Buyer

• Managed centralized procurement within the Shared Purchasing Centre, supporting a national distribution network of over 200 locations by ensuring consistent inventory availability across all branch locations.
• Executed purchasing and replenishment strategies for high-volume and strategic product categories, balancing service levels with inventory investment and carrying costs.
• Developed and maintained demand forecasts using historical sales data, seasonality trends, and branch consumption patterns to drive accurate purchasing and replenishment decisions.
• Played a key role in demand planning initiatives, continuously refining forecasting models to improve inventory turns, reduce stockouts, and optimize working capital.
• Issued and managed purchase orders, aligning procurement activity with forecasted demand and evolving business requirements.
• Acted as a key liaison between suppliers, the distribution centre, and branch operations, coordinating pricing, lead times, order confirmations, and delivery schedules.
• Monitored and optimized inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory through proactive purchasing adjustments.
• Partnered with logistics and warehouse teams to resolve supply chain issues, manage backorders, and support urgent replenishment requirements.
• Contributed to inventory optimization initiatives, identifying slow-moving and surplus stock and implementing corrective actions to improve inventory turns.
• Supported corporate procurement objectives through data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Vendor Data Analyst

• Managed enterprise-wide product and vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across ERP systems and business platforms.
• Maintained item master records, vendor product listings, and cost/pricing structures to support purchasing, sales, and financial operations.
• Supported demand planning and forecasting accuracy by ensuring high-quality, reliable data inputs across product, pricing, and vendor attributes.
• Partnered with product management teams to support new product launches, including product selection, data setup, and alignment of vendor offerings with market and customer requirements.
• Assisted in evaluating and onboarding new products by validating specifications, pricing structures, and system readiness to ensure successful go-to-market execution.
• Led new product setup processes, including SKU creation, data validation, and lifecycle management.
• Processed vendor cost changes and pricing updates, ensuring timely and accurate system updates to support margin management and quoting accuracy.
• Performed data cleansing and governance activities to improve data integrity, reduce errors, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Collaborated with vendors, category managers, and cross-functional teams to validate product information and support system enhancements.
• Played a key role in improving data quality and standardization, enabling better analytics, reporting, and decision-making across the organization.

• Held a multi-functional operations role supporting purchasing, inventory management, and customer service within an industrial tools, machinery, and service environment.
• Managed procurement of industrial parts, machinery, tools, and consumables, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing to support sales and service operations.
• Issued, tracked, and managed purchase orders, maintaining strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, monitoring lead times, and proactively managing backorders to minimize service disruptions.
• Forecasted demand based on historical usage, service requirements, and sales activity to align inventory levels with operational and customer needs.
• Controlled and optimized inventory across tools, parts, and repair components, balancing availability with inventory investment and carrying costs.
• Performed regular cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits to maintain high levels of accuracy and data integrity within ERP systems.
• Identified and addressed slow-moving and obsolete inventory, implementing actions to improve inventory turnover and warehouse efficiency.
• Coordinated staging and allocation of parts for service technicians, ensuring readiness for field repairs and minimizing equipment downtime for customers.
• Supported warehouse operations by improving inventory organization, layout, and material flow to enhance picking efficiency and order fulfillment speed.
• Delivered inside customer service by processing orders, providing product information, pricing, availability, and order status updates.
• Collaborated closely with sales, warehouse, and service teams to ensure accurate order execution and on-time delivery to customers.
• Resolved customer issues, including order discrepancies, returns, and service-related concerns, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Assisted sales team with quotations, product sourcing, and order entry, contributing to revenue generation and customer retention.
• Maintained accurate product, pricing, and vendor data within ERP systems to support efficient operations and reporting.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, inventory control, and customer service processes to increase efficiency and service levels.

• Managed procurement and sourcing of raw materials, components, and industrial supplies in support of high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Executed purchasing strategies for key inputs including yarns, fibers, resins, and related components, ensuring consistent material supply and quality.
• Negotiated pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with domestic and international suppliers to optimize cost and service levels.
• Partnered with production and plant teams to align purchasing activities with manufacturing schedules and operational requirements.
• Supported demand planning and material forecasting using production schedules, historical usage, and supplier lead times.
• Monitored market conditions and supplier performance to proactively address potential supply disruptions and maintain continuity.
• Managed inventory levels, including safety stock and replenishment strategies, balancing production needs with inventory investment.
• Evaluated supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and cost, contributing to the development of reliable vendor partnerships.
• Oversaw purchase order lifecycle, including order placement, expediting, and resolution of discrepancies related to pricing or shipments.
• Contributed to cost reduction initiatives through volume consolidation, alternative sourcing, and process improvements.
• Maintained accurate procurement and inventory data within ERP systems to support planning and operational efficiency.

• Supported strategic procurement activities within Engineering and R&D, sourcing components and materials for new appliance development, including refrigeration and cooking product lines.
• Acted as a key liaison between design engineering teams and external suppliers, facilitating the transition of new product concepts from prototype to mass production.
• Partnered closely with product development and engineering teams to source specialized components, electronic parts, and raw materials for prototype builds and testing phases.
• Ensured all sourced materials and components met strict engineering specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements.
• Managed sourcing of custom-fabricated components, working directly with specialized fabrication shops to produce parts based on technical drawings and design requirements.
• Reviewed engineering drawings and blueprints in collaboration with engineers and suppliers, identifying opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance product performance.
• Led RFQ (Request for Quote) processes for new and custom components, evaluating supplier capabilities, pricing, and lead times to support project timelines.
• Coordinated procurement for initial production runs (“first builds”), securing long-lead materials and ensuring readiness to meet product launch schedules.
• Balanced rapid prototyping requirements with long-term cost and scalability considerations, supporting a smooth transition to high-volume production sourcing.
• Identified, evaluated, and developed suppliers capable of meeting tight tolerances and high-precision manufacturing requirements.
• Negotiated initial pricing and supply terms, supporting handoff to production purchasing teams for ongoing procurement and cost optimization.
• Monitored supplier performance during development phases, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and engineering change requirements.
• Maintained accurate documentation, part data, and supplier records to support engineering changes, product lifecycle management, and system integrity.