Damian Mabuni

About Damian Mabuni

A steady, operations‑minded procurement leader with strengths in planning, inventory control, vendor management, and cross‑functional coordination. Known for combining analytical judgment with hands‑on execution, ensuring materials, supplies, and information move through the business with accuracy and accountability. Experienced in forecasting, sourcing, ERP‑driven workflows, logistics support, and process oversight, with a focus on reliability, clarity, and keeping teams aligned around what they need to operate effectively.

Experience

1. Buyer

   Maui Divers Jewelry

   Feb 2025 — Present · Honolulu, HI, US

   Perform demand planning and inventory analysis for raw materials—including gold, silver, alloys, diamonds, gemstones, findings, and finished jewelry components—using on‑hand stock, historical usage, and current demand to determine optimal order quantities- Manage procurement for office, retail, and operational supplies, including independent Amazon purchasing, weekly in‑person supply runs, and coordination of all incoming shipments and package receiving- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for raw materials, consumables, and manufacturing supplies; maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve billing, quality, and delivery disputes- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders from initiation through receipt, including adjustments, change management, and reconciliation prior to closure in Microsoft Business Central- Audit receiving and coordination teams to ensure accurate PO matching, correct item receipt, and proper documentation for all inbound materials- Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and shipments with vendors and carriers; operate a forklift and company vehicle to retrieve materials from shipping companies and warehouse clubs- Process and manage all vendor returns, including documentation, communication, and logistics- Publish weekly compliance reports to the State of Hawaii for black coral purchases and maintain accurate physical location records for all pearl drills and regulated materials- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for planning, usage tracking, and monthly black coral sales reporting- Support product development and manufacturing by sourcing chains, components, and specialty jewelry items- Utilize Microsoft Business Central (ERP), Power BI, Outlook, and Teams for planning, communication, and cross‑department collaboration.