Mojgan Merkel
Orlando
Summary
Nearly 30 years of experience in Hospitality Supply Chain. Extensive knowledge of globally sourcing custom products. Strategic thinker, trustworthy, reliable and compassionate. Strong work ethic and successful in a fast-paced environment with a focus on sustained profitability, strong relationships and high employee morale.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Strategic Sourcing FF&E/OS&E
Walt Disney World Company
Orlando
01.2006 - Current
- Jan 2006-Mar 2018 - Promoted three times from Sourcing Specialist to Category Manager
- Manage a team of subject matter experts responsible for $200M in annual spend
- Globally source a variety of custom interior furnishings, operating supplies and amenities, F&B equipment, maintenance services and dinnerware products to support rehab and new build projects totaling 30,000 guest rooms and over 25 highly individually themed resorts and ships
- Oversee competitive bidding, contract management, supplier vetting and relationship management, brand protection and custom product development
- Monitor global supply chain and logistical challenges and ensure proper measures are taken to mitigate risk through agility, supply chain redundancy, diversity, transparency, strategic partnerships and collaboration
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, international labor standards, industry standards, global trade and product integrity requirements
- Manage the skillsets of my direct reports to drive business results and work to provide opportunities for their growth and development
- Support the following internal stakeholders and partners on both coasts in the development of their sourcing initatives: FAM, WDI, Store Design, Park and Resort Housekeeping and F&B Operations, Resort Line of Business, Building & Property Management, Global Sourcing, Trade Compliance, Legal, Safety, Product Integrity, Disney Logistics, ILS and Alliance
- Contribute to profitability by minimizing total cost of ownership
- Identifying innovations to drive efficiencies, sustainability and labor reduction
- Support company priorities with a focus on Financial Savings, Diversity and Sustainability goals through alignment of the 5 Keys of Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Show and Efficiency using measurable KPI’s
- Achieved over $6M in hard savings in FY23, managed nearly $30M in Diversity spend and currently working with strategic suppliers to develop innovative programs for cradle to cradle products in the linen, dinnerware and flooring categories.
Project Buyer
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
- Responsible for sourcing custom interior furnishings for Fleet Revitalization Projects with budgets up to $35M
- Facilitated RFP’s, negotiated contracts and placed purchase orders
- Supported client groups to identify appropriate products and sources that meet the strict maritime requirements
- Worked closely with our design team to ensure specifications were adhered to and provided prompt updates with contingency plans to address challenges
- Arranged logistics for domestic and international shipments to ensure timely delivery to our moving targets.
Project Manager
The Parker Company
- Purchased Operating Supplies and Equipment for large hotel construction projects
- Projects included the City of Houston’s Hilton Convention Center with 1200 guest rooms and a budget of $6.3 Million and The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Hard Rock Hotels in Tampa and Hollywood totaling 800 guest rooms with a combined budget of $8 Million
- Created OS&E budgets, sourced products, negotiated contracts, provided status reports along with monthly cash flow reports.
Production Supervisor
Valley Forge Fabrics
- Supervised the purchasing of upholstery fabrics and vinyls from both Domestic and International mills
- Ensured maximum margins through product variation without compromising quality or design
- Performed troubleshooting tasks to reconcile quality and production issues
- Reorganized the staff and procedures to maximize efficiency.
Account Manager
Parker Reorder Online
- Managed staff purchasing operating supplies and equipment for 160 Domestic and International accounts
- Sourced products, issued RFP’s, created productivity, consumption and revenue reports for both client and internal use
- Managed an array of stakeholder requests and challenges in a high demand environment
- Tracked container shipments and ensured timely delivery.
Education
BA in Business Administration - Double Major in Marketing and Management
Florida International University
12.1997
Skills
- Strategy
- Global Sourcing
- Project Management
- Diversity
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Product Development
- Brand Protection
- Trade Compliance
- Contracts
- Efficiency
- Sustainability
- SAP
- ARIBA/Coupa
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- Power point
Certification
CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management
Excellence Award - Walt Disney World 2013
Languages
- English
- Farsi
- Spanish (some)
Timeline
Manager, Strategic Sourcing FF&E/OS&E
Walt Disney World Company
01.2006 - Current
Project Buyer
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Project Manager
The Parker Company
Production Supervisor
Valley Forge Fabrics
Account Manager
Parker Reorder Online
BA in Business Administration - Double Major in Marketing and Management
Florida International University
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