Alex Illitch
Akron,Ohio
Summary
A goal-driven supply chain inventory planner with 2 years of experience in the chemical distribution industry, consistently exceeding performance metrics. Proficient in inventory planning, supplier relationship management, and analytical problem-solving. Recognized for work ethic and eagerness to collaborate with others across multiple departments and functions. Possesses deep knowledge of the SAP material resource planning with analytical ability to optimize business solutions. Fast learner with a growth mindset.
Seeking to advance my career in supply chain and inventory management in a role that allows me to utilize my skills and abilities to the fullest!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Planner
Univar Solutions
06.2021 - Current
· Purchased raw materials for 3 Univar Solutions Warehouses accounting for over 100 SKUs
· Reduced unproductive inventory by 32% in 2022 and by 35% in 2023 YTD by proactively examining SAP inventory settings and collaborating with sales and marketing to generate more accurate customer forecasting.
· Collaborated with product management to identify inefficiencies in material sourcing and saved freight and storage costs by 5%.
· Developed a working understanding of supplier contracts and took the lead in addressing potential issues with suppliers, resulting in improved supplier performance.
· Formulated analytical solutions by utilizing data from SAP material resource planning module to improve inventory turns while decreasing excess inventory.
· Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, resulting in improved production efficiency and customer order fulfilment.
· Collaborated with operations to create warehouse solutions geared to optimize on-time production and customer order fulfilment.
· Worked with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and ensured on-time delivery of products to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH05.2021
Skills
Inventory management
Supplier relationship management
Analytical problem-solving
SAP material resource planning
Demand forecasting
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Microsoft Excel functions: IF, SUM, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP
Accomplishments
· Awarded 2023 Q1 "All About Collaboration" Award for Purchasing/Supply Chain given to one individual quarterly (1 out of 600+ employees) for outstanding efforts in collaborating with both vendors and other departments within the company.
· Received a 5/5 performance rating from manager for the year 2022
Timeline
Supply Chain Planner
Univar Solutions
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business
Ohio Wesleyan University