Odessa Weaver

About Odessa Weaver

As a Senior Purchasing Manager with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost control within the manufacturing, technology and retail sectors. I’ve developed and led procurement strategies that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.I’m passionate about building strong vendor relationships, negotiating high-value contracts, and leading high-performing teams. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can align procurement initiatives with broader business goals and deliver measurable impact.I’m also committed to sustainable sourcing and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to drive long-term value and innovation.I’m currently exploring new opportunities where I can bring my expertise in procurement and supply chain leadership to a forward-thinking organization. Let’s connect—I\'m always open to conversations about collaboration, innovation, and growth.You can contact me at o••••••••@yahoo.com.

Experience

1. Inventory Operations Manager

   Gexpro Services

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Led end-to-end inventory operations within the Technology vertical, including warehousing, order fulfillment, transportation, and material management. Partnered cross-functionally with Sourcing, Sales, and Branch leaders to optimize inventory levels, reduce obsolete stock, and drive cost savings through process simplification and Lean initiatives. Supported financial targets by managing operational budgets, executing physical inventories, and improving inventory accuracy and AR/claims metrics.• Improved inventory accuracy by 22% year-over-year at Gexpro Services by implementing cycle counts and standardizing warehouse slotting for high-turn SKUs.• Reduced customer back orders by 35% in under six months by aligning purchasing schedules with fulfillment demand and vendor lead times.• Negotiated over $450K in annual cost savings by consolidating supplier base and securing strategic pricing agreements across key verticals.• Increased order fulfillment rates from 88% to 97% by introducing real-time inventory visibility tools and streamlining cross-dock processes.• Lowered inventory carrying costs by 18% by identifying excess and obsolete inventory, partnering with sourcing to improve forecasting, and optimizing min/max levels.

Education

• Cal State East Bay- College of Business & Economics

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Marketing and Management

  2006

Skills

• Profit
• P&L Management
• Public Speaking
• Team Building
• Management
• Private Label
• Retail
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• Non-Profits
• Forecasting
• Pricing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Assortment
• Data Analysis
• Retail Sales
• Marketing
• Vendor Negotiation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Merchandising
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Visual Merchandising
• Nonprofits
• Event Planning
• Market Research
• Store Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Grocery
• P&L
• Customer Service