Jessica Dodson

About Jessica Dodson

Strategic and hands-on Purchasing & Logistics Manager with a proven track record of designing and executing cost-optimizedprocurement strategies for multinational organizations. Expertise in supplier negotiations, demand planning, freight optimization, andERP-driven process improvements. Delivered multi-million-dollar cost efficiencies for Garmin International by implementing innovativepurchasing frameworks, lean logistics models, and digital procurement tools. Adept at aligning global supply chains with businessobjectives while mitigating risks and enhancing operational agility.

Experience

1. Purchasing Manager

   Garmin

   Jun 2021 — Present · Miramar, FL, US

   Brought on to oversee purchasing and logistical operations with a key focus on leading the Purchasing aspect of the implementation of the new ERP system.Responsible for optimizing purchasing strategy and procuring inventory at scale to include raw materials and finished goods from contract manufacturers for the JL audio segment. Procured MRO goods as needed.Key Achievements: Delivered $600K in year-over-year savings through the introduction of LCL freight consolidation strategies, combining multiplesmaller shipments into a single larger shipment, streamlining transportation efficiency. Eliminated 500+ annual hours of manual data entry per procurement category by designing and implementing a centralized orderprocessing database, accelerating workflow efficiency by +30%. Implemented expiration tracking system to reduce waste through expiration of chemicals used in manufacturing plant; strengthened the company’s ability to meet compliance expectations.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  A.A., Communications Application Technology

  2004 — 2008

• Bellevue University

  Bachelor of Science, Business

  2008 — 2009

• Florida International University

  M.S. Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice

  2010 — 2012

• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

  A.A., Mandarin Chinese

  2005 — 2006

• Florida Atlantic University - College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Telephone Skills
• Customer Service
• Word
• Accounts Receivable
• Process Scheduler
• Data Entry
• Teamwork
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• Typing
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Time Management
• Documentation
• System Administration
• Bookkeeping
• Software Documentation
• Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets
• Access
• Payroll Processing
• Office Management
• Administrative Support
• Accounting
• Customer Relations
• Management
• Team Building
• Records Management
• Forecasting
• Compliance
• Process Improvement
• Billing
• Training
• Logistics
• Scheduling
• Microsoft Office