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Sondra Donaldson

@sondradonaldson

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I manage high-value manufacturing procurement, supplier performance, forecasting, and cost-saving sourcing strategies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my procurement, supplier management, forecasting, and analytics experience to improve cost, efficiency, and supply continuity in a complex operations or manufacturing environment.

At Newport News Shipbuilding, I manage $140M in subcontracts for complex manufacturing, including chemicals, adhesives, and fasteners. I lead sourcing, supplier relationships, contract administration, forecasting, and purchasing while balancing cost, quality, performance, and supply continuity.

I reduced average supplier lead time by 15%, saved $3 million annually through contract renegotiation and purchasing optimization, and increased forecasting accuracy by 75% through analytics and market research. I use Advanced Excel, SAP, Power BI, Cognos, and Sciforma to turn supplier, demand, and production data into actionable plans.

Previously, I coordinated production planning and scheduling for shipbuilding programs and led operations for a high-volume Starbucks location. I bring experience aligning cross-functional stakeholders, improving processes, managing inventory, and leading teams through execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Supply Chain Specialist

Current

Newport News Shipbuilding

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Oversee sourcing, supplier relations, contracts, forecasts, and purchases for complex, high-value manufacturing. Managed $140M in subcontracts and led competitive bids to secure favorable terms.

Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Forecasting SAP Power BI Cognos Excel Category Management Cost Analysis Process Improvement

Current

Volunteer Chair

Current

Thanksgiving Feeding the Hungry

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Organize a large-scale community initiative providing meals to approximately 300 individuals experiencing homelessness. Mobilize and coordinate 90 community volunteers.

Event Planning Volunteer coordination Logistics Communication Skills

Production Planning & Scheduler

Newport News Shipbuilding

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed production planning, scheduling, and project coordination for large-scale shipbuilding programs using Critical Chain theory. Improved schedule visibility and forecasting processes.

Production Planning Scheduling Project Coordination Critical Chain Methodology Sciforma Forecasting Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

Supervisor

Starbucks

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Led daily operations, inventory, financial controls, customer experience, and employee development for a high-volume retail location. Managed a team of 20 and weekly sales exceeding $33,000.

Team Leadership Inventory Management Financial Control Customer Experience Corporate Trainer Operational Compliance Data Analysis

Logistics Committee Chair

Cooking for Life

Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)

Led a team of 15 volunteers responsible for logistics and execution of an annual fundraising event. Helped raise approximately $90,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Logistics Event Execution Fundraising Team Leadership Community Engagement