ROFEL CHESTNUTT
Moore
Summary
Results-driven and detail – oriented buyer with 4+ years of experience supporting high-volume procurement of raw materials for manufacturing operations. Proven ability to manage suppliers, analyze demand and support cost-reduction initiatives. Strong analytical background with hands-on experience collaborating across operations, finance, logistics and supply chain teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
AFL Telecommunications
Duncan
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitate procurement of raw materials used in AFL’s core cable manufacturing operations.
- Managed purchasing volume supporting approximately 50 - 100 inbound truckloads per month to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Exercised purchasing approval authority of up to $100,000 per purchased order.
- Planned and executed POs based on published demand schedules, supplier lead times, current inventory levels, and production requirements.
- Supported pricing discussions led by management.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure accurate application of updated pricing in response to monthly market-driven changes.
- Facilitated supplier performance through delivery coordination, issue resolution, and ongoing communication.
- Procured sample materials to support engineering, testing, and new product initiatives.
- Collaborated with operations, planning, quality, logistics, finance and IT teams to align procurement with production requirements.
- Leveraged IT background to improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and system efficiency.
- Maintains compliance with purchasing policies, approval thresholds, and audit requirements.
Tactical Buyer
AFL Telecommunications
Duncan
09.2021 - 11.2023
Business Systems Analyst
Spartan Financial
Spartanburg
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Analyzed business processes and system workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
- Automated repetitive manual processes using scripts, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Created reports, documentation, and workflows to support operational decision-making.
- Acted as liaison between business users and IT teams.
Funding Specialist
Spartan Financial
Spartanburg
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Reviewed customer contracts for vehicle loans to ensure accuracy, completeness and, compliance.
- Identified discrepancies and worked with internal teams to resolve funding issues.
- Maintained detailed records supporting timely loan funding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Systems Technology Institute
01-2008
High School Diploma -
Lumban National High School
01-2004
Skills
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Supply & Demand Planning/Forecasting
- Supplier Development/ Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Price Change Analysis & Reporting
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Inventory Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Advance Excel
- R Script
- VBA Automation
Early Career Experience
- Computer Programming Instructor, Philippines, 01/01/13, 12/31/16, Taught programming fundamentals and computer concepts., Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Office & Administrative Roles, Philippines, 01/01/08, 12/31/13, Supported operations, reporting, and administrative workflows in corporate environments.
Certification
ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate
Websites
Timeline
Senior Buyer
AFL Telecommunications
12.2023 - Current
Tactical Buyer
AFL Telecommunications
09.2021 - 11.2023
Business Systems Analyst
Spartan Financial
03.2019 - 08.2021
Funding Specialist
Spartan Financial
10.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Systems Technology Institute
High School Diploma -
Lumban National High School