Abner Bezerra

Senior procurement and supply chain leader with 18+ years of experience driving global sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and MRP-driven purchasing across manufacturing, retail, and distribution environments. Expert in building automated procurement systems, managing 12,000+ SKUs, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve 90%+ forecast accuracy and significant cost reductions. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with a track record of implementing scalable Purchasing solutions, streamlining vendor compliance, and mentoring buyer teams.

Seeking to leverage deep procurement expertise in a Senior role.

Director of Supply Chain Management - HH North, LLC. - Remote

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

Directed, designed, and implemented scalable automation pipelines for purchasing, forecasting, and vendor performance management.

• Automated Purchase Order Generation: Developed automated system.
• Forecast-Driven Procurement: Developed forecasting models combined with live feedback and historical data.
• Vendor & Buyer Performance Scorecards: Designed automated supplier scorecards tracking forecast.
• Proactive SKU Risk Management: Created buyer-specific inventory alert reports segmented by vendor and store (VMI) to flag at-risk SKUs before stockouts or overstock occurred.

Procurement Manager - Clarity Capital Management - Eden Prairie, MN

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

Managed procurement and inventory operations across multiple business units. Led supplier negotiations, MRP-driven purchasing, and long-term capacity planning with top-tier manufacturers.

• Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Sourced, evaluated, and developed relationships with leading manufacturers.
• Forecast Accuracy Improvement: Developed a first-of-its-kind demand forecast achieving 90% accuracy, significantly reducing emergency freight and unplanned procurement costs.
• MRP & Planning Optimization: Reviewed daily MRP requirements, validated purchase recommendations, and adjusted planning parameters to respond to changing supply conditions and vendor lead times.
• Cost Negotiation: Successfully negotiated vendor pricing and contract terms, delivering measurable reductions in overall material costs.

Purchasing Manager - TAMCO Group - Port St. Lucie, FL

(2016-01 - 2022-01)

Oversaw purchasing and inventory operations for 12,000+ unique SKUs across 1 manufacturing and 4 distribution facilities.

• Procurement Automation: Implemented automated portals for PO management, document control, and logistics coordination (forwarder, customs broker, carrier) —delivering substantial cost savings and import compliance.
• Inventory Turnaround Project: Spearheaded a project to increase inventory turns and balance stock across distribution centers by developing automated demand forecasts and purchasing plans—boosting accuracy and productivity.
• Logistics and Material Rate Negotiation: Negotiated prices for raw materials, finished goods, FCL, FTL, and LTL freight agreements, reducing landed costs.

A.A.S. - Computer Science & Engineering - Broward College

High School Diploma - Indian River College (2006)