Mikenson Joassaint

I am a strategic procurement specialist with an expansive background in supply chain management, logistics planning, and inventory control. I have a proven track record for managing over $200 MILLION of inventory annually through various accounts and volatile commodities. I'm an organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious self-starter, with the ability to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and work well in fast-paced environments.  

Neocis, Inc. | Miami, FL Senior Buyer September 2022 – September 2023 ▪ Oversaw all buying workflows for the innovative dental equipment manufacturer, including reviewing & approving Enterprise Resource Planning- (ERP) and Re-Order Point-triggered orders, processing order requisitions, quotes, and vendor price negotiations, and administering all expedites, pushouts, and cancellations ▪ Partnered with the Planning Department in establishing a safety stock and collaborated with key suppliers to maintain a healthy safety stock level to minimize manufacturing shutdowns due to lack of inventory and parts— achieved zero line shutdowns in 2022 and reduced operational costs with less frequent deliveries of low-cost items ▪ Led the design of a cross-functional workbook for R&D, QA, Planning & Procurement, and senior management teams to streamline the production process for the next Gen robotic system; utilized the file to identify and prioritize long lead items across departments, which enhanced cross-functional collaboration and improved operational efficiency ▪ Cultivated long-term relationships with key suppliers and partners; assisted in the initiation of new vendors’ qualifications 

Stryker Medical Orthopedic | Fort Lauderdale, FL / Hybrid Buyer December 2014 – September 2022 ▪ Administered $200M+ worth of inventory annually while managing all buyer operations, including overseeing vendor relations, reviewing ERP-triggered orders, and processing order requisitions, quotes, and price negotiations ▪ Achieved and maintained 98%+ service level with challenging suppliers in volatile commodities by creating and executing a high-communication governance model ▪ Partnered with the Sourcing team in identifying “Spot Market” suppliers with available inventory for scarce electronic components during the COVID-19 pandemic; coordinated with engineering and QA teams to validate suppliers and chip components— successfully met the 2020 production plan and secured budgeted revenue for the following year ▪ Coordinated with the AP in processing invoices and administering all expedites, pushouts, and cancellations 

Mako Surgical Corporation | Fort Lauderdale, FL Buyer II December 2013 – December 2014 Materials Operations / Inventory Control Specialist March 2008 – December 2013 ▪ Assumed full accountability in managing $125M of inventory annually for the medical device company as a Buyer ▪ Conducted in-depth inventory product studies to identify operational gaps and proactively integrated innovative solutions to manage inventory levels; performed daily count cycles using various proprietary software systems and researched/reconciled any discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy ▪ Provided direct oversight of safe receipts, handling, storage, and FDA compliance of materials as well as the proper documentation & transaction of scrap materials

B.S. in Business Management, Concentration in Entrepreneurship | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL 

A.A. in Business Administration | Broward College | Broward County, FL