Jerald Mask

Results-driven with proven record of success achieving production, financial goals and customer satisfaction by optimizing pricing and product quality through expert planning, procurement, order delivery and inventory control. Powerful combination of Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Materials Management skills. Expertly manage end-to-end supply chain fulfillment and provide outstanding customer support from order to delivery.

Highly skilled in supplier management including international vendors, sourcing, securing and cultivating productive partnerships while optimizing bidding, contract terms, quality and timely delivery for internal/external customers. Proven track record of reducing costs and waste across the purchase/supply chain while satisfying demand through expert analytics, bidding, discount optimization and Lean Purchasing methods. Skilled at developing and implementing best practices to optimize resources, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance, including training domestic and international teams to promote company success.

Adept at tracking and analyzing data to forecast needs, problem solve, adjust schedules and achieve goals. Organized multi-tasker accomplished at managing varied roles/responsibilities simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and collaborative skills, building productive relationships.

Inventory Control Buyer - DXP Enterprises

(2025-01)

• Managed daily cycle counts, reconciliation, and maintained accuracy at 97%
• Manage the open purchase order report with a heavy focus on expediting
• Resolve pricing discrepancies and other issues daily
• Monitor stock outs and make recommendations for changes in stocking levels
• Communicate with the field on purchase order issues, extended lead times, and critical customer requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and respond to the daily needs of customers
• Assist with projects as desired

Senior Sourcing Specialist/Procurement Specialist - Schlumberger

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing various types of contracts, including NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Master Purchase and Service Agreements. Collaborated with internal teams, including Engineering, Legal, and Procurement, to resolve contract-related inquiries and ensure alignment with company goals
• Led the end-to-end sourcing process for high-value electronic components and PCB assembly categories, including vendor identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management
• Analyzed market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing models to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive advantage
• Managed supplier performance through regular scorecards and key performance indicator (KPI) reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery standards

Senior Buyer - Scientific Drilling

(2016-01 - 2022-01)

• Effectively source and procure components to attain the best available quality for the lowest price, including partnering with international suppliers to secure essential materials for product line repairs
• Drive efficiency and optimize resources by enabling the implementation of the SAP Materials management model
• Strategically cultivate beneficial vendor relationships and negotiate preferred pricing/terms

Sr. Procurement Specialist - Halliburton

(2010-01 - 2016-01)

• Strategically sourced critical components for the Sperry, Wireline and Baroid/FANN Instruments division for both manufacturing and R&D Engineering
• Managed the complete request for quote (RFQ) cycle to foster a competitive process and analyzed bids to select optimal suppliers
• Administered all supplier relations including developing, negotiating and managing all contracts such as Master Purchase, Nondisclosure and Outline Agreements while ensuring timely payments to achieve partnerships
• Established, tracked and analyzed the complete purchase/PO process to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand and foster operations continuity
• Closely monitored, evaluated and managed supplier performance to ensure price, quality and timely delivery
• Boosted new buyer performance by providing expert mentoring

Senior Planner - Schlumberger

(2009-01 - 2010-01)

• Efficiently forecasted and planned new build production needs for all MWD lines as well as material requirements to repair/maintain MWD and LWD tools to enable operations sustainability
• Purchased and managed inventory of spare repair components to enable production while controlling costs
• Achieved build schedules for both capital and independent demand customer orders by precisely planning and releasing production orders on a timely basis
• Managed the purchase order process to obtain key components to successfully achieve build schedule timelines
• Optimized part inspections by creating reports and quality control processes to establish priorities

Production Controller - Schlumberger

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

Promoted to this lead role to effectively plan, time, manage and release production by maintaining a precise factory calendar to achieve goals for both capital build and independent demand customer orders.

• Reduced delays and fulfilled customer requirements by tracking, pinpointing and resolving shortages and production constraints by shrewdly rescheduling orders including open/work-in-progress (WIP)
• Partnered with the customer service team to prioritize and satisfy demand for components when stock was low
• Successfully resolved material and labor variances on completed orders by collaborating with schedulers to maintain accurate dispatch reports on a timely basis

Procurement Specialist - Halliburton

(2005-01 - 2007-01)

• Managed the entire purchase order process, from creation to completion, to deliver timely results for customers
• Strategically sourced materials to minimize total cost of ownership while optimizing quality and delivery, expertly analyzing bidding, volume discounts and more to make astute purchase decisions
• Leveraged Lean Purchasing methodology to pinpoint and eliminate excess expenditures or reduce inventory where possible while still achieving demand requirements
• Drove cost standardization and ensured data integrity to minimize purchase price variance with alternate suppliers
• Reduced lead time while improving on-time delivery to achieve monthly capital revenue goals by partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Researched, sourced, evaluated and secured highly qualified new suppliers using multiple proven methods such as SAP scorecard analysis while partnering with the Quality Department to ensure success
• Worked with Category Managers to negotiate optimum agreements with key supplier partners
• Contributed to the successful implementation of a bar-coding initiative to reduce receiving issues and drive efficiency
• Fostered Sarbanes-Oxley compliance through comprehensive and accurate documentation, correspondence and contract administration

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business/Marketing - University of Houston

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems Network Specialist - North Harris Montgomery College