Mary is a seasoned supply chain professional with nearly 10 years of experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and production scheduling, particularly within eCommerce and manufacturing. With expertise in sourcing from China and managing up to 20 POs weekly, she ensures timely deliveries by leveraging proactive problem-solving and strong relationships with suppliers. Mary Grace is now seeking a stable, long-term opportunity where her skills in purchasing and production coordination can drive success.

Her proactive approach to managing suppliers stands out. She doesn't just wait for suppliers to deliver; she asks direct, insightful questions like, ‘What issues have you encountered with other customers?’ and ‘Where do we stand in your order queue?’ She even ensures we are prioritized by asking suppliers, ‘Are we in your top 3 orders for the month?’ Her keen anticipation of potential delays — backed by an in-depth contingency plan with alternative suppliers — ensures projects stay on track even during busy seasons.

Highlights

• China Supplier Management: 5+ years sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating with China-based manufacturers for packaging, raw materials, and machinery.

• Previously, she worked at Local Cosmetic Manufacturing company, PrimaChem (2014–2018) as a Production Planner & Operations Coordinator, where she oversaw purchasing and production planning for a third-party manufacturer producing cosmetics and fragrances. She also contributed to supplier coordination, invoicing, and delivery tracking in a lean, four-person team environment.

• PO & Tracking Experience: Managed up to 20+ POs weekly; created tracking dashboards in Google Sheets and later worked on Oracle-based custom ERP.

• Deadline & Production Coordination: Experienced aligning supplier lead times with Amazon seasonal deadlines (e.g., Black Friday stock cutoffs).

• Problem-Solving: Anticipated delays by securing 2–5 backup suppliers per ingredient/component; adjusted order forecasts to build buffer against port and permit delays.

• Leadership & Reporting: Led weekly supply chain and production meetings; managed assistants and coordinated updates across U.S. and China time zones.

• Tech-Savvy: While she hasn’t used NetSuite yet, she has worked extensively with QuickBooks, Wave, Oracle-based custom ERPs, and is confident in adapting quickly (IT background).

Availability & Motive Fit

• Available to start immediately.

• Comfortable focusing exclusively on purchasing and production coordination (not inventory planning/logistics).

• Looking for a stable, long-term role after a fractional/consulting mix in recent years.

• Asking rate: $1,500/month.