Kristi Collins has over 30 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and project management. She is currently an inventory manager at Family Dollar Stores, where she is responsible for inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment across 13 distribution centers. Prior to this role, she implemented Oracle R12 inventory and order management modules and provided post-implementation support. She has a proven track record of sourcing store fixtures, equipment, and supplies through all stages of the sourcing process and managing projects from concept to execution.

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Kristi A. Collins
E: Kcollins201@hotmail.com |M: 704-617-2534|Monroe, NC
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Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Project Management
Meticulous procurement professional whoworks independently,meets tightdeadlines, and manages multiple projects whiledelivering superior
performance. Possesses extensiveknowledgeof sourcing, procurement,inventory management, and project management. Understands
systematicfinancialaccounting within anERP systemwith particular emphasis in OracleR12. Applies strong strategic,tactical, and analyticalskills
toward all projects, sourcing events, and inventory replenishmentto deliver the best outcometo internal business units, reducecost,andcontrol
expenses. Ableto prioritize, and re-prioritize whennecessary, inorder tomeet changing demands. Operates witha strong senseofurgency and
thrives ina fastpaced environment. Corecompetencies include:
RFP/RFQSourcing Events |ProjectManagement | Strategic Planning | Forecasting |Data Analytics | ERP SystemOperations | Cross-functional
Professional Skills/Experience
 More than 30years ofexperiencein Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, andProject Management
 Sourcing andprocurement ofstorefixtures, displays, janitorialservices, graphics, and relatedstoresupplies often beginning with
conceptual design,and managing through contract execution,manufacturing, transportation,distribution, allocation,andoperational
implementation. Experiencemanaging multipleprojects for strategic corporate initiatives and rollouts including implementing
refrigeration equipment, standardized janitorialservices, andtobaccoproducts displays.
June 2014–Present: Inventory Manager-Family Dollar Stores
Responsible for all inventory planning, forecasting,andreplenishment ofnon-retailitems in13distributionlocations for a Fortune300 company.
Effectively manageand guideinventory planners to insureitemavailability whilemaintaining lowestpossibleinventory levels. Communicate
demand forecasting tosuppliercommunity. Provide daily,weekly, andmonthly reporting for eachdistribution location. Perform allclose processes
in the inventory management module ofERP system. Assistfinancialteamwith inventory reconciliationto generalledger.
September 2013 –June2014: OracleR12Implementation Team–Family Dollar Stores
Key team member responsiblefor theimplementation ofinventory and order management modules. Prepareddata for conversion toproduction
environment. Assistedin development of BSDs (Business SolutionDocuments) related to Inventory. Developed and wrote training contentfor
provision to the effectedbusiness units. Providedsupport tobusiness units post conversion.
October 2006–September 2013: Sourcing and Category Manager –Equipmentand Supplies –Family DollarStores
Responsible for sourcing and procurement ofstore fixtures and related equipment, such as gondola, customdisplays, janitorial services,graphics,
and refrigeration equipment. Utilized the5 step sourcing process tocreateRFIs, RFPs,and RFQs for numerous sourcing events. Developed
contracts andworkedclosely with corporateattorneys to executeagreements in a timely manner. Managed projects related to equipmentand
supplies, with heavy emphasis on corporateinitiatives andspecialrollouts. This includedintroducing refrigeration and tobacco tothechain of
5000+stores.
January 2000 -October 2006: Purchasing Manager –FamilyDollar Stores
Responsible for all non-retail transactional purchasing activities for indirect spend,including: newstorefixtureorders,take offs from CAD drawings,
corrugated boxes,labeling needs for distribution centers,barcodelabels,printers, toner,consumer carry-outshopping bags,andall other non-retail
store supplies required for daily operations. Effectively manageda team of replenishment buyers/planners. Providedsourcing and project
implementation support for merchandising initiatives.
September 1990 –January 2000: Senior Purchasing Agent –Family DollarStores
Developed fixture orders from CAD drawings for newstores, relocations, expansions,andrenovation storeprojects. Responsiblefor planning and
replenishmentofnon-retail supplyitems for timelydelivery into multipledistributionlocations. Developedand performedallocations for
distributionof supplyitems totheappropriatestores for rollouts and corporateinitiatives.
January 1987 –September1990: Purchasing Agent –Family DollarStores
Createdreplenishment orders for non-retail supplyitems for multipledistribution locations. Performed allocations for fulfillmentofstoresupply
requests from individual stores andfield team members.
December 1985 –January 1987: New Stores Coordinator –Family Dollar Stores
Worked closelywith merchandisebuyers and marketing teamto insureavailability and timely shipment ofbasicand fashionmerchandisein allnew
store locations, withemphasis onthein stock positionofad goods.
Technical
Excellent analytical skills | Utilization ofthe5 step sourcing process (Baseline, Strategize,Negotiate,Implement, Manage) | Proficient in
Microsoft Excel | Execution ofMaster Services Agreements, Inventory Agreements, Pricing Agreements,andService LevelAgreements |
Supplier relationship management | ProjectManagement
Education
West StanlyHigh School | Stanly Community College | CentralPiedmont Community College | Strategic Sourcing Training | OracleR12Training