Darrow Palma
Owner/ Contract Instructor · Hero City Arts and Crafts, LLC
Escondido, CA
In My Own Words
My 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.
Work Experience
Owner/ Contract Instructor
Hero City Arts and Crafts, LLC2018 – Present
• 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.
Procurement Buyer Coordinator
Radiometer/Orion Group2022 – Present
• 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.
Procurement Buyer Coordinator
Radiometer/Orion Group2022 – Present
• 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.
Procurement Buyer Coordinator
Radiometer/Orion Group2022 – Present
• 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.
Logistics Coordinator
Molson Coors Beverage Company2016 – 2022
• 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.
Account Manager
Autenrieth Company2015 – 2016
- 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.
Project Manager of Import
Premier Stainless Systems2014 – 2015
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.
Warehouse Supervisor/Quality Control
Golden State Food Distribution2012 – 2014
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.
Port Superintendent/ Export Coordinator
Chiquita Brands International2004 – 2012
• 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
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