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OVERVIEW I know a lot about a lot — and that's genuinely my superpower. With 30+ years running businesses, managing warehouses, tracking inventory, coordinating shipping, and keeping the books squeaky clean, I've done just about everything — yes, including driving the forklift. I've been a founder, an owner, a production manager, and a full-charge bookkeeper — sometimes all at once. My sweet spot? Shipping, inventory, and warehousing operations — getting stuff organized, tracked, and moving efficiently. I have a particular passion for helping small international companies navigate the maze of US shipping: the carriers, the customs quirks, the fulfillment logistics, all of it. I make it make sense. Watching your money as if it were my own. Pair that with rock-solid bookkeeping across multiple industries, and you've got someone who can step into almost any operational role and hit the ground running. And here's the best part: you're not just getting me. I have a team behind me, so you get experienced, reliable support without the headaches of going it alone. Manufacturing, powersports, wholesale, retail, spice — if it ships, I've probably managed it. Remote-friendly, detail-obsessed, and surprisingly fun to work with.

Your supply chain is costing you more than it should — in dollars, delays, and supplier failures. Pyro Purchasing Partners is a Top 1% procurement & supply chain agency on Upwork, with $2.49M+ in verified cost savings secured for clients. We are operator-led, not advisory-only. At any given time we actively manage $10M+ in live supply lines across Aerospace, Oil & Gas, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, and Government Contracting. That means real execution — not slide decks. Our team brings military-grade discipline, global sourcing reach, and $484M+ in contract management oversight to every engagement. What we deliver for you: 🔍 Product Sourcing & Supplier Identification — domestic and international 📋 RFP / RFQ Management & Contract Negotiation 📦 End-to-End Supply Chain Execution & Oversight 🏭 Vendor Vetting, Qualification & Performance Management 💰 Cost Reduction & Purchase Terms Optimization 🌐 Import / Export Compliance & Commercial Documentation ⚙️ ERP Systems Optimization & Procure-to-Pay Process Design 🏛️ Government Contracting & Compliance Support ✅ Top Rated Plus — Top 1% of Supply Chain & Procurement talent on Upwork ✅ $484M+ in contract management oversight ✅ $2.49M+ in documented cost savings ✅ $8.38M+ in purchase terms negotiated ✅ 130+ completed Upwork engagements across CPG, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and E-Commerce Clients come to us when costs are spiraling, suppliers are unreliable, or growth has outpaced their procurement systems. We bring clarity, control, and execution back to your supply chain. Send a message and we'll respond within a few hours. Let's talk about where your supply chain is leaking money — and how we fix it.

As an advanced analyst and database expert, 1.) I utilize the best software tools available to improve your KPI's and solve your current and future challenges. 2.) I deliver the tools, reports, visuals, and processes which businesses like yours need to leave today's problems in the past. My experience and skills include: ✦ Budget Planning & Tracking ✦ Dashboards for Real-time KPI presentation (Excel or Google sheets) ✦ Inventory optimization to reduce costs (Excel and Access) ✦ Order and Demand Planning (Excel and Access) ✦ Pricing Calculators (Excel and Access) ✦ Quicken (both personal and business) I've partnered with Upwork clients across many industries including: a) manufacturers, b) service providers, c) retail sales giants, and d) distributors to name just a few. I assure you that my top priority is and always will be to you, my Upwork client. I strive to always deliver exceptional and innovative solutions and promise to do this for you each and every day. Thank you for viewing my profile; let's get started today on your dream project!

The first thing I always ask a founder: What does your data look like? Not what tool they're using. Is everything actually connected? And do you trust the numbers you're working from? That answer tells me everything. I've spent over 15 years building demand forecasts and purchase plans for over 30 companies. I know what good forecasting actually looks like, and I know how rarely brands have it in their first 5 years. The tool is almost never the real problem. It's that nobody on the team has ever been taught how to forecast properly, so they're automating a process that was broken to begin with. What I do is take that 15 years of experience and build it directly into a software. So instead of hiring a planner or figuring it out yourself, you get a system that already thinks the way an experienced operator thinks: your lead times, your MOQs, your seasonal patterns, your supplier relationships, all of it baked in from day one. The system won't just tell you what to order, it writes the purchase orders for you too; how much and when, down to the product/warehouse/marketplace. And if you're managing raw materials or running any kind of production planning, I can build that layer in as well so everything from raw inputs to finished goods is running through one connected system. What's your budget range and how big is your catalog? Those are usually the two things that tell me pretty quickly what kind of build makes sense. Projects typically take 4 to 6 weeks. Most brands I work with make the investment back in one good Black Friday sale and more. One season where they actually had the right inventory at the right time, instead of stocking out on their best sellers or sitting on dead stock in January unable to repurpose that cash for A skus. Whether you already know exactly what's broken, or you've just got a gut feeling that something's off every time you go to place an order, send me a message. Same goes if you've already been through Inventory Planner or Prediko and it didn't stick, or if you're scaling fast and you can just feel your current setup starting to crack. Whatever the situation is, the first conversation is always just about understanding where you're at. No pitch, just questions. P.S. Join my Demand Planning for Ecommerce community on Skool!

I've been working in warehousing/distribution for over ten years. I use SAP WM in my professional career, but am also partnered or experienced with a number of other WMS/MRP platforms, with applications ranging from companies looking to track their own inventory for the first time all the way to 3PL’s processing thousands of orders per day. Whether you’re looking for advice on what platform will fit your needs, someone to tweak your current platform, or for someone to lead your full implementation, I can make sure your facility is running its WMS to its full capability. I also have years of experience in Operations and Inventory Management, ranging from serving as Operations Manager to consulting on industry best practices, waste elimination, and process improvement. Experienced: SAP Katana ShipHero ShipStation FedEx Ship Manager Partnered: InFlow SkuVault

I help businesses run smoothly by combining operations expertise with virtual support and data management. With over 15 years of experience leading production, logistics, and operational strategy, I deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and team performance — whether in the office, on the production floor, or remotely. I specialize in: Operations & Manufacturing: Streamlining production, managing inventory, and optimizing supply chains Virtual Assistance: Calendar management, email handling, client communications, and project coordination Data Entry & Management: Accurate and efficient handling of spreadsheets, databases, and reporting Team Leadership & Training: Building high-performing teams and ensuring accountability Process Optimization: Implementing systems that improve efficiency and reduce errors I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to save time, reduce errors, and help your business grow — whether you need a virtual partner or an operations expert. Top Skills: Operations Management | Manufacturing | Virtual Assistance | Data Entry | Process Optimization | Inventory Control | Team Leadership | Project Management | Lean Six Sigma | ERP Systems | Excel & Google Sheets | Email & Calendar Management