Nicholas Falvey

Strategic business planner and purchasing program leader with experience driving global purchasing operations, supplier coordination, sourcing execution, launch readiness, and operational transformation within complex organizations. Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives, mitigating supplier risk, improving KPI performance, and delivering measurable cost, timing, and operational improvements. Recognized for executive communication, stakeholder alignment, and operational problem solving across purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, and retail operations.

Global Aftermarket Business Planner & Cross-Functional Coordinator - STELLANTIS

(2025-01)

Lead global aftermarket purchasing operations and strategic coordination initiatives supporting executive leadership, supplier operations, sourcing execution, and cross-functional program management.

• Drive global purchasing initiatives by coordinating sourcing milestones, KPI performance, supplier readiness, and governance compliance across cross-functional teams
• Led a European insourcing initiative that reduced operational costs by 30% while improving visibility and regional alignment
• Designed and launched a global supplier communication program and QR-based supplier toolkit to improve supplier performance and shipment compliance
• Developed and delivered multi-regional buyer training initiatives to standardize execution and strengthen global engagement
• Leading development of a next-generation global sourcing platform focused on enterprise-wide process harmonization and operational scalability
• Identified organizational inefficiencies and implemented restructuring initiatives that improved operational uptime and global coordination
• Trusted by executive leadership to manage high-priority initiatives, executive-level presentations, and strategic operational planning

North America Aftermarket Purchasing Program Manager - STELLANTIS

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

Managed aftermarket sourcing and cross-functional program coordination supporting vehicle launches, supplier readiness, purchasing execution, and program milestone alignment.

• Coordinated sourcing execution and purchasing milestones for new vehicle programs, ensuring launch readiness and supplier alignment
• Identified systemic operational gaps and implemented process improvements that increased execution efficiency and reduced delays
• Reduced contract-related Vehicle Off Road (VOR) issues by 800% while driving backorder reductions below 100 week-over-week
• Restored disrupted cross-regional sourcing flow and achieved record-time contract placement during critical timing constraints
• Redesigned sourcing workflows that reduced program timing by 80 days (88%), accelerating supplier onboarding and execution readiness
• Supported supplier escalation management, sourcing coordination, and launch issue resolution across purchasing and supplier operations teams
• Earned recurring VP-level presentation responsibilities through consistent execution and operational leadership

Category Analyst III – Health & Personal Care - STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

Supported category strategy, pricing initiatives, vendor negotiations, and promotional planning across 407 retail locations through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

• Managed vendor relationships, assortment strategy, pricing initiatives, shelf presentation, and promotional planning
• Secured $3.5M in slotting and advertising fee revenue beyond original financial forecasts and budget targets
• Recognized as the team's lead negotiator and relationship builder for strengthening vendor partnerships
• Implemented operational process improvements that streamlined category reset execution and increased efficiency company-wide
• Leveraged customer purchasing trends and market analysis to support profitability growth and strategic category decisions

Assistant Store Manager - STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY

(2015-01 - 2021-01)

Led customer service operations, workforce development, labor coordination, compliance, and profitability initiatives within high-volume retail operations.

• Led recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance development for customer service and front-end teams
• Oversaw operational performance, labor management, safety compliance, facility standards, and vendor coordination
• Managed front-end operations, customer service initiatives, and financial performance alignment to support corporate objectives
• Conducted performance alignment meetings and implemented operational improvements to increase efficiency and accountability
• Recognized as the top front-end performer and operational leader across Boston-area stores in 2020

Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain & Marketing - University of Massachusetts (2022-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Marketing - Curry College (2014-01)