Erika Thomas
Worked at Nike
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Work Experience
Supplier Quality Manager
Nike
November 2025 - April 2026
•. Manage end-to-end supplier relationships across direct and indirect categories, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, and compliance targets are consistently met. • Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and ongoing performance management using scorecards tied to CQD and sustainability metrics. • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements to optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining supply continuity. • Drive supplier rationalization and strategic sourcing initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. • Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal to align suppliers with demand forecasts and production timelines. Supplier Performance, Oracle Database and +7 skills
Procurement Analyst
Lockheed Martin
October 2024 - February 2025
🔧 SAP-Driven Procurement Management: Led end-to-end procurement operations using SAP, managing over 1,000+ purchase orders annually, streamlining vendor onboarding, and ensuring 98% invoice accuracy—driving seamless P2P processes across the supply chain. ⚙️ Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Optimization: Optimized P2P workflows, reducing processing delays by 35% and improving purchase request cycle times by 25%, contributing to faster approvals and enhanced procurement efficiency. 📊 Advanced Excel-Based Data Analysis: Conducted monthly spend analysis and trend forecasting across $5M+ in annual procurement spend, identifying opportunities that led to $200K in cost savings and improved inventory planning. 📈 Vendor Performance Monitoring: Tracked and analyzed performance metrics for 50+ suppliers, achieving a 92% on-time delivery rate and resolving quality issues 30% faster through proactive supplier management. 💡 Strategic Cost Reduction Initiatives: Implemented data-backed negotiation strategies that drove a 20% reduction in material costs and improved contract terms, resulting in $300K+ in annual savings. Logistics Consulting, Purchasing Agents and +3 skills
Operational Excellence
Medifast, Inc
May 2024 - October 2024
helped me get this job 🔗 Supported End-to-End Procurement Operations: Coordinated purchase orders, vendor communications, and invoice reconciliation to ensure seamless procurement processes across RXO's supply chain network. 📦 Supplier Management & Communication: Maintained consistent communication with 50+ vendors, resolving discrepancies, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs), and driving on-time delivery rates above 95%. 📈 Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilized Excel and SAP systems to track procurement KPIs, generate spend analysis reports, and monitor supplier performance, contributing to data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvements. 💡 Process Optimization: Identified bottlenecks within procurement workflows, implementing improvements that reduced purchase order cycle times by 15%, supporting faster operational execution. 💰 Cost Efficiency Initiatives: Supported sourcing efforts and cost-saving initiatives by analyzing spend data, assisting in supplier negotiations, and helping achieve a 10% reduction in indirect procurement costs. 🛠 SAP and P2P System Management: Leveraged SAP and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) tools to manage procurement transactions, maintain accurate records, and ensure 100% compliance with RXO’s procurement policies. 🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered closely with finance, operations, and logistics teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals and ensure timely fulfillment of material and service needs.
Technical Specialist
May 2022 - September 2022
Streamlined Onboarding Process: Successfully designed and implemented an efficient onboarding system for new hires, reducing the average onboarding time by 25% and enhancing the overall employee integration experience. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Actively collaborated with HR and IT departments to ensure seamless access to necessary systems and equipment for new hires, thereby facilitating a smooth transition into their roles. High-Volume Onboarding Management: Skillfully managed the onboarding of over 150 new employees within a two-month period, maintaining a keen focus on detail and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Digital Platform Integration: Introduced and integrated digital onboarding platforms, which significantly minimized paperwork by 50% and streamlined the entire process, making it more accessible and user-friendly for new hires. New Hire Orientation and Training: Organized and conducted orientation sessions for new hires, providing comprehensive information about company policies, culture, and expectations, which were highly rated for their clarity and usefulness. Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Implemented a feedback system for new hires, analyzing their input to continuously improve the onboarding process, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate among new employees. Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Client Onboarding and +3 skills
International Logistics Manager
NFI Logistics
November 2021 - May 2022
Supply Chain Optimization: Expertly managed and optimized the end-to-end supply chain processes, resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency and cost reduction. Team Leadership and Development: Led a diverse team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, which enhanced team productivity by 25%. Innovative Logistics Solutions: Implemented innovative logistics solutions and strategies, adapting to rapidly changing market demands, thereby increasing customer satisfaction rates by 30%. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders, negotiating favorable terms and contracts that contributed to a 15% reduction in logistics costs. Technology Integration: Spearheaded the integration of advanced logistics software and technologies, improving tracking accuracy and real-time data analysis, which enhanced decision-making processes. Crisis Management and Problem-Solving: Effectively managed unforeseen logistics challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining high service levels under challenging circumstances. Client Onboarding, Project Management and +7 skills