James O'Connor

Experience

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  TIMEC

  Oct 1992 - May 2003

  Procurement & Operations Manager

  • Directed materials, equipment, and logistics procurement to achieve below-cost turnarounds and projects. • Manage current procurement policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and recommendations to improve policies and procedures and develop, communicate, and implement new/revised policies, procedures, and programs as needed.

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  CEDA International

  May 2003 - Apr 2005

  Operations Manager

  • Coordinated all aspects of day-to-day business operations with a focus on maximizing profitability by increasing rates of client satisfaction and retention.• Promoted strong performance from 44 personnel through one-on-one mentoring and regular performance reviews.• Accomplished profit growth within six months, increasing revenue from $80K to $475K.

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  Delta Tech Service, Inc.

  Apr 2005 - Sept 2008

  Operations Manager

  ● Controlled all financial reports, quality assurance, customer satisfaction, and human resources for 1,000+ staff members.● Controlled all West Coast operations for industrial maintenance services, which included strategic planning, fiscal administration, personnel management, and project management. ● Achieved a positive cash flow by improving process efficiency, revitalizing the corporate structure, and reorganizing key management positions.

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  Various Turnarounds for the Oil & Gas Industry

  Oct 2008 - Jun 2014

  Procurement Specialist

  ● Issued, maintained, and managed contracts from $500,000 to $10M.● Attained below-cost turnarounds and projects by overseeing the successful procurement of materials, equipment, and logistics.

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  Anvil Corporation

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2019

  Senior Buyer & Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

  ● Bought materials using a purchase order system for turnarounds, projects, and maintenance.● Planned, organized, and orchestrated project procurement activities through collaboration with project control and vendors.

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  Turn2 Specialty Companies

  Feb 2019 - Jan 2022

  Director Of Procurement, Supply Chain Management & Purchasing

  ● Implemented training programs for the procurement team and the entire organization.● Oversaw current procurement policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on enhancing organizational value and efficiency.● Met regularly with respective departments regarding procurement to increase understanding and make recommendations to improve policies and procedures● Communicated and implemented new/revised policies, procedures, and programs as needed.

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  Mechanical Contracting Services Inc.

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Business & Operations Development Manager

  ● Secured a $2M cost reduction and improved efficiency with local logistics.● Decreased shortages with min-max schedules.● Maintained current client relationships and discovered new areas to reach clients. ● Contacted potential clients to set up meetings and establish a business relationship. ● Developed new sales areas and improved sales through various methods. ● Researched the latest industry trends and created new opportunities to expand the business. ● Showcased a strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive. Show less

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  Texas International Terminals

  Dec 2022 - now

  Supply Chain Manager

  • Assisting logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment and delivery, and returns on products.• Keeping detailed records, generating reports, and developing presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.• Building relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers and distributors.• Developing an appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.• Leading the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Show less