Zach Fishaw

About Zach Fishaw

Seasoned procurement - supply chain professional with 17 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, inventory management and IT Solutions. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for cost reduction and contract management. Professional focal points include cost savings, branding, inventory control, enterprise resource planning, third-party logistics, negotiation, schedule coordination, material management, critical spare management, logistics management, strategic sourcing, program leadership, supplier relations, excess redistribution, continuous improvement, warehousing management, cross-functional team leadership, complex problem-solving, client relationship management, and project management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and negotiation skills, as well as business acumen, systems analysis, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, humorous, driven, down-to-earth, supply-chain expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.

Experience

1. Senior Procurement Manager

   Vetsource

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

Education

• Baker College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Schoolcraft College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management

Skills

• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Management
• Project Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Operations Management
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Maintenance & Repair