Christy Calhoun has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, including negotiating vendor contracts, sourcing new suppliers, and implementing cost-saving strategies. She is currently the Supply Chain Assistant Manager at Lakeshore Learning Materials, where she manages 155 domestic and international vendors. In her previous role at HNN Services she oversaw import/export documentation and logistics. Calhoun has a proven track record of reducing company costs through vendor negotiations and reengineering products. She is skilled in contract negotiation, purchasing, expediting, supplier relationship management, and quality control.

1. Christy Calhoun
18224 Fairview Lane Torrance, CA 90504 Phone:310 961 7446  E-Mail: christykcalhoun@aol.com
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with expertisein supply chain systems,from product idea and
manufacturingto transitand warehousing.Ability to analyze,plan and execute cost-savingand efficiency-building
strategies.Proven analytical,problem-solving,strongnegotiation and leadership skills.
Experience
Lakeshore Learning Materials,Carson,CA September 2000 – present
Supply Chain Assistant Manager – Vendor Relations Department-Import & Domestic Teams
Previously held positions:Domestic/ImportVendor ComplianceManager, Purchasing Department AssistantManager,
Domestic Team Manager Vendor Relations
 Negotiate and manage vendor relationships for the manufacturer of educational materials/ toys in a multi -channel
distributor includingcatalog,websites and 60+ retail stores.
 Responsiblefor planning,execution, and closingdeals for new product offerings accordingto strictdeadlines and
within budget whilemeeting the highestsafety standards (knowledgeablewith CSPIA, ASTM, FCC safety testing).
 Continue to oversee quality control,pricing/ availability issues throughoutthe product lifecycles.
 Negotiate annual pricingand availability contracts for 155 OEM, B1S1 domestic and overseas vendors.
 Source new materials,new manufacturing processes in Asia.
 Effectively communicate project expectations interdepartmentally, with vendors and management in a timely and
concisefashion.
 Identify and resolveissues and conflictswithin the projectteam.
 Manage a largeworkload of projects in various stages of completion with the ability to shiftseamlessly between
projects and priorities.
 Projected to savethe company $460,000+through negotiation of in-storepromotional sponsorship with vendors,
recoupingof potential lostprofits due to supply delays,reengineering products more cost-effectively and working
with Purchasingand vendors to plan buys with increased discounts.
 Evaluated productlines with low gross margins,analyzed and recommended ways in which to increasegross
margins.For instancemove titles to alternativevendor to achieve economies of scaleor re-engineer the product
etc. Compiled data and present results to illustratepotential savings.
HNN Services,Torrance, CA. December 1998 – September 2000
Operations Manager
 Prepare and process import/export documents and other forms on behalf of clients accordingto customs
regulations,laws and procedures
 Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods and bonds to cover duty goods.
 Allocated cash receipts,reviewed and reconciled accounts.
 Coordinated drivers for local deliveries and all other logistical moves.
 Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications.
 Administrativeresponsibilities includepreparation of reports/presentations and analysisusingvarioussoftware
packages and databases
 Daily followup on documentation discrepancy issues which requires theability to troubleshootand communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writingwith customers and foreign origins.
Skills: Contract Negotiation/PurchaseOrder Administration,Expediting, Supplier Sourcing,Cost
Reductions, Supply Planning,Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Process,
Product Sourcing(Import& Domestic), Material Management, Quality Management.