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Alexander Kimsey

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Dedicated Supply Chain professional with 7 years of progressive experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations within the paperboard industry. Leading procurement and production material readiness for six facilities across three states, balancing cost control, inventory accuracy, and on-time production demands. Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified with a diligent passion for process optimization, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Highly adaptable, quick to master new systems, and skilled at building strong vendor and internal stakeholder relationships. Natural leader with over a decade of coaching experience developing high-performing teams. Seeking to leverage operational expertise and leadership capabilities into a supply chain or operations management position.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Agent

Southern Champion Tray
Chattanooga, TN
06.2021 - Current
  • Manage material procurement operations supporting six facilities across three states, overseeing nearly 1000 corrugated SKUs and thousands of paperboard products.
  • Oversee sourcing and purchasing of production materials including corrugated boxes, adhesives, pallets, and operational supplies to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to control costs and maintain on-time production.
  • Coordinate purchasing across numerous departments (HR, IT, Operations, Projects), including technology equipment, office supplies, event materials, and corporate needs.
  • Design and size custom corrugated packaging solutions to fit diverse product specifications.

Maintenance Stockroom/Inventory Coordinator

Southern Champion Tray
Chattanooga, TN
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed inventory and procurement of critical maintenance spare parts to support manufacturing operations, and minimize machine downtime.
  • Maintained accurate stock levels through routine inventory cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
  • Partnered closely with maintenance technicians to quickly identify and source required machine components, improving response time for both scheduled and emergency repairs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN
01-2013

Skills

  • Multi-site Material Planning & Coordination
  • Supply Continuity & Production Support
  • ERP/MRP Systems
  • Team Development and Mentorship
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Procurement Agent

Southern Champion Tray
06.2021 - Current

Maintenance Stockroom/Inventory Coordinator

Southern Champion Tray
08.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Indiana Institute of Technology