Aaron Pratt
Corporate Supply Chain Planner
Aurora,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Supply Chain Planner
Balchem
Verona, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing and influence electronic mediated environments.
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Operations Manager
Balchem
Verona, MO
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Developed systems to track and log work issues.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
Team Coordinator
Balchem
Verona, MO
12.2012 - 04.2019
- Maintained central calendars and shift scheduling to meet important deadlines.
- Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.
- Reviewed safety outages with teams and management
- Trained technicians on all processing equipment.
- Supervised staff and contractors.
- Conducted new-hire trainings
- Handled day-to-day office operations and resolved any conflicts.
- Assigned various tasks to group members according to skills and experience to achieve maximum productivity.
- Completed risk predictions and injury reports.
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
- Led team meetings each shift to discuss scheduling, production and maintenance needs.
Chemical Operator
Balchem
Verona, MO
11.2007 - 11.2012
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Diagnosed issues quickly and contacted supervisor to warn of potential project delays.
- Entered data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 08.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 08.1993 - 05.1998
Aurora High School
Aurora, MO 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Relationship building
Staff Management
Planning and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Self-Motivated
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Corporate Supply Chain Planner
Balchem
11.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Balchem
04.2019 - 04.2021
Team Coordinator
Balchem
12.2012 - 04.2019
Chemical Operator
Balchem
11.2007 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Missouri - Kansas City
08.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science -
Missouri State University
08.1993 - 05.1998
Aurora High School
08.1993 - 05.1997