Darrow Palma
Owner/ Contract Instructor
Escondido | United States
Skills
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Interests
Mountain biking
Cooking
Hiking
Photography
Industries
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In my own words
— DarrowMy 15 years in food and beverage supply chain management which includes 5 years of purchasing experience enables me to handle complex supplier and logistical issues, and manage through innovation and adversity.
Trajectory
Mar 2022 — Now
Procurement Buyer Coordinator · Radiometer/Orion Group
• Indirect materials purchasing for a medical device manufacturer.
• Maintain current supplier relations and source new value stream contracts.
• Create cost saving opportunities for annual spend with internal department stakeholders.
Mar 2022 — Now
Procurement Buyer Coordinator · Radiometer/Orion Group
• Indirect materials purchasing for a medical device manufacturer.
• Maintain current supplier relations and source new value stream contracts.
• Create cost saving opportunities for annual spend with internal department stakeholders.
Mar 2022 — Now
Procurement Buyer Coordinator · Radiometer/Orion Group
• Indirect materials purchasing for a medical device manufacturer.
• Maintain current supplier relations and source new value stream contracts.
• Create cost saving opportunities for annual spend with internal department stakeholders.
Oct 2018 — Now
Owner/ Contract Instructor · Hero City Arts and Crafts, LLC
• Started a side passion business in the youth arts enrichment after school programs.
• Curator of themed DIY art and STEAM workshops for ages 7-15 years old.
• Self-manage inventory, purchasing, annual spend, and profit loss against business plan.
Jun 2016 — Mar 2022
Logistics Coordinator · Molson Coors Beverage Company
• Assisted in the procurement ordering of incoming raw materials.
• Workplace Safety Team Committee member from 2018-2022 for warehouse operations
• Supervised the cycle counts, inventory management reports, and ERP product updates.
Mar 2015 — Jun 2016
Account Manager · Autenrieth Company
- Part time Temporary
• Assisted a small family business with farm to export fruit operations.
• Booked freight and negotiated ocean and air cargo rates with carriers for weekly shipments.
Apr 2014 — Jan 2015
Project Manager of Import · Premier Stainless Systems
7-month Contract
• Maintained KPI relationship with strategic suppliers and delivery targets with Asia.
• Created an Excel flowchart tool for all incoming overseas orders for drop ship locations.
• Point person between factory representative and customer to coordinate target timelines.
Jun 2012 — Feb 2014
Warehouse Supervisor/Quality Control · Golden State Food Distribution
Relocated to San Diego
• Received inbound distribution supply for McDonalds and Chipotle raw foods accounts.
• Audited food temperatures, packaging, and RFID code for reliable sell by compliance.
• Worked with internal buyers on the procurement process to improve inventory forecasting.
Oct 2004 — Jun 2012
Port Superintendent/ Export Coordinator · Chiquita Brands International
• Quality control inspections at 3rd Party warehouses to improve product handling.
• Managed U.S. Customs audits, and USDA documentation and clearance updates.
• Coordinated the backhaul Export Program for port gate receipts and documentation entry
Activity
Education history
Lower Division College Transfer
| 2004 - 2014
Mission Community College
| 2007 - 2009
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts | 1995 - 1997
