Amy Reeves
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Dynamic Materials and Operations Leader with over 20 years of experience in optimizing supply chain performance, enhancing inventory accuracy, and managing production planning and purchasing departments and ERP implementations across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, medical devices, and distribution. Proven success in leading high-performing teams to achieve significant operational efficiency improvements, streamline material flow, and realize substantial gains in cost, quality, and throughput. Committed to leveraging expertise to foster innovation and continuous improvement within organizations. Demonstrated ability to align strategic objectives with operational execution for sustainable growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager
WESCO Distribution
Austin, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Lead 13-person team including planning, inventory analysis, material handling, and cycle counting.
- Eliminated need for year-end physical inventory through cycle count recovery plan and controls.
- Established Material Handling department improving production–warehouse coordination.
- Recovered MRB backlog and implemented standardized disposition guidelines improving MRP accuracy.
- Developed planners to support a $30M production program.
- Improved AP accuracy with automated supplier debit return processes.
Inventory Manager
WESCO Distribution
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed 17-person team across buyers, analysts, material handlers, and cycle counters.
- Created Inventory Analyst function to resolve discrepancies and reduce invoice exceptions.
- Implemented new purchasing and receiving controls improving order processing accuracy.
Operations Manager
Osteocentric Technologies
Austin, TX
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed planning, sourcing, and execution for five annual new product launches.
- Developed and managed supplier relationships for quality and capacity.
- Served as ERP implementation lead and SME for Expandable ERP rollout.
Supply Planning Manager
Zimmer Biomet
Austin, TX
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Led team of eight buyers responsible for purchasing, CAPEX planning, and forecasting.
- Implemented Agile-based change control and documentation processes.
- Mentored and supported 10 department employees to create strong workplace culture.
Project Manager
Zimmer Biomet
Austin, TX
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Led JDE to SAP integration across supply chain functions.
- Managed warehouse migration to 3PL including data and process transition.
Materials Manager
Zimmer Biomet
Austin, TX
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Directed warehouse operations and planning/purchasing teams during rapid growth.
- Built forecasting models leveraging sales data, customer trends, and launch plans.
- Created Excel-based MRP tool later replaced by JDE implementation.
- Implemented daily cycle count program eliminating annual physical counts.
- Supported two successful FDA audits.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Business
Texas A&M Central Texas
Killeen, Texas08.2025
Skills
- SAP
- Oracle
- JD Edwards
- Navision
- NetSuite
- Syteline
- Advanced Excel
- Smartsheet
Websites
Accomplishments
Successful ERP implementations and enhancements
Project champion for Syteline, Oracle, JDEdwards, and Expandable which streamlined purchasing, planning, and warehouse process resulting in operational efficiencies.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Delivered sustained operational improvements through proactive problem-solving, risk mitigation, and supply chain leadership across inventory, planning, and production functions
Team Development & Organizational Capability
Developed and coached planning and materials teams, strengthening operational capability and improving execution against aggressive customer commitments.
Performance Recognition
Earned consecutive Exceeds Expectations performance ratings through strategic leadership, cross-functional influence, talent development, and sustained contributions to business growth and operational excellence
Strategic Program Leadership
Led materials and planning execution for strategic growth programs, ensuring material readiness and supporting record production output, revenue, and margin
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) – ASCM
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified from Wesco
Timeline
Materials Manager
WESCO Distribution
08.2022 - Current
Inventory Manager
WESCO Distribution
09.2021 - 08.2022
Operations Manager
Osteocentric Technologies
01.2019 - 09.2021
Supply Planning Manager
Zimmer Biomet
04.2018 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Zimmer Biomet
09.2017 - 04.2018
Materials Manager
Zimmer Biomet
06.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Business
Texas A&M Central Texas
Core Competencies
- Materials Management
- Production Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Supply Chain Strategy
- ERP Implementation
- Supplier Management
- Cycle Count Accuracy
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Cost Reduction
- Demand Forecasting
- Warehouse Operations
- Continuous Improvement
Earlier Career Summary
Held operations and materials leadership roles at Sanmina-SCI, Bargas Medical, and Nelms Donham Manufacturing. Achievements include 20% raw material cost reduction, 15% freight savings, sustained 98% inventory accuracy, ERP implementation leadership (Oracle and Syteline), and contributions to ISO 13485 certification and FDA audits.