Jake Schiefer

Standardized product mix, sourcing strategy, and supply chain workflows across a 35-location, multi-state operation. Implemented a company-wide inventory management system, establishing visibility and control over 130 SKUs. Achieved an average 45% cost reduction per sourced SKU through spend analysis, competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations.

Procurement Manager (Remote) at Barkbus (2025-01 – 2026-07)

• Standardized product mix, sourcing strategy, and supply chain workflows across a 35-location, multi-state operation.
• Implemented a company-wide inventory management system, establishing visibility and control over 130 SKUs.
• Achieved an average 45% cost reduction per sourced SKU through spend analysis, competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
• Negotiated and managed strategic supplier agreements representing more than $7M in annual spend.
• Partnered with cross-functional leaders to support 37% company growth, successfully launching operations in 13 new markets.
• Expanded fleet operations by 24%, ensuring vehicle procurement and operational readiness kept pace with business growth.
• Led a company-wide product assortment transition that generated $73K in annual cost avoidance, reduced inventory carrying costs by $31K, and improved customer processing times.
• Consolidated nationwide third-party service providers, reducing costs while improving service consistency and operational efficiency.
• Centralized purchasing, reducing maverick spend, consolidating suppliers, and improving purchasing consistency across the organization.

Senior Supply Chain Manager (Remote) at SLANG Worldwide (2023-10 – 2024-11)

• Led the successful SAP ERP implementation across five sites, optimizing operational workflows and MRP processes. Developed and documented comprehensive SOPs, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced efficiency across all locations.
• Negotiated and executed two high-impact contracts with an annual spend of ~$2.4 million, delivering annual savings of ~$293k. Secured improved payment terms and guaranteed uninterrupted supply, strengthening overall business operations.
• Transformed the supply chain by implementing Just-In-Time inventory management and Vendor Managed Inventory, reducing inventory carrying costs by ~$120k. Significantly improved the cash-to-cash cycle, driving operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Drove cross-functional stakeholder collaboration through Sales and Operations Planning techniques to build comprehensive B2B and B2C forecasts. Aligned supply with demand, improving forecast accuracy by 15% and supporting business growth.
• Introduced a third party SAAS for consumables purchasing at eight sites which streamlined workflows for the supply chain and accounting department.
• Served as the Supply Chain and Operations representative for 25 projects and product launches in 2024, successfully contributing to 40% of the product portfolio.
• Realigned the strategic role of Procurement in the business by matching supply chain objectives to meet business objectives.

Supply Chain Manager (Remote) at SLANG Worldwide (2020-10 – 2023-10)

• Initiated strategic quarterly projects that transformed operations, achieving over $1 million in savings to the bottom line.
• Championed working capital initiatives that significantly enhanced the cash conversion cycle.
• Led a team of individuals who oversaw warehouse operations. Maintained a 95% or greater OTDIF metric.
• Resolved international and domestic supply chains complexities amid COVID-19, PACT ACT, global chip shortage, all while meeting desired KPIs (perfect orders, cash to cash cycle time, inventory turns).
• Worked heavily in mergers and acquisitions, integrating new brands and existing operations into the portfolio.

Purchasing Manager at SLANG Worldwide (2018-07 – 2020-10)

• Purchased $20 million dollars annually in packaging, hardware, and ingredients from domestic and international manufacturers and distributors.
• Created a flexible and adaptable nation-wide supply chain for five brands through strategic inventory management, total cost of ownership purchasing, and logistics between 13 states.
• Responsible for all aspects of working with vendors: sourcing, vetting, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Worked interdepartmentally with change management; communicated expectations holding parties accountable.
• Advised in the migration of ERP transactional and metadata to create stronger systems backbone.

Purchasing Manager at TGS Management (2018-01 – 2018-07)

• Voice of Supply Chain at-large within cross-departmental meetings.
• Strategized operations in a volatile environment, mitigating risk, balancing inventory, and managing change.
• Fostered growth of three direct reports to specialize in distinct areas of the business, bridging the space between field and corporate operations.
• Created KPIs for Purchasing department for continuous improvement initiatives.

Purchaser at TGS Management (2016-03 – 2018-07)

• Responsible for $12 million dollar annual spend.
• Facilitated value add across a vertically integrated company operating in the cultivation, manufacturing, logistics, and retail spaces.
• Constructed and aligned the entire supply chain for an industry leader in a completely new space.

Logistician/Buyer at ACME Manufacturing (2014-09 – 2016-03)

• Sourced over $3 million from both domestic and international suppliers, opportunistically procuring raw material for converting within the US.
• Responsible for an annual spend of $3.6 million in FTL logistics and an additional $3.2 million in LTL; negotiated TL and LTL contracts in search of collaborative partnerships.
• Maintained a portfolio of 30 carriers to serve thousands of inbound and outbound annual shipments between supply chain partners and four national plants.

M.S. in Supply Chain Management – Arizona State University

B.A. in Supply Chain Management – Michigan State University