Curtis Branson
Supply Chain Management
Cupertino,CA
Summary
Dynamic supply chain consultant specializing in inventory reduction and supplier performance evaluation. Successfully designed strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and improved on-time delivery rates across multiple client projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Consultant
Curtis W Branson Consulting
Cupertino
11.2020 - Current
- Designed and applied inventory reduction strategies, enhancing operational efficiency for multiple clients.
- Boosted on-time delivery rates through strategic supply chain management initiatives.
- Developed supplier management data and processes for diverse customers, resulting in improved supplier performance.
Supply Chain Manager
Radiall USA, Inc
Tualatin
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed team of buyers, planners, and warehouse associates to achieve 23% inventory reduction through improved procurement timing, reduced WIP and FG, and minimized material on hold.
- Exceeded 2025 revenue target by 600% for a top customer in the satellite industry by leading collaborative planning with customer supply chain teams.
- Spearheaded overhaul of supply chain quality documents and procedures, resulting in successful AS9100 audit with zero findings.
Supply Chain Manager
XP Power
Sunnyvale
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Addressed inefficiencies at Vietnam plant, collaborating with global teams across functions. Achieved record revenue month, surpassing previous performance by over 20% and resolving over 70% of backlog for two key strategic accounts.
- Co-led development of supply chain KPIs and reporting tools, aligning with global KPIs including inventory turns, inventory projections, and component forecast accuracy.
Supply Chain Manager
Tempo Automation
San Francisco
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Directed sourcing, supplier management, material planning, and NPI supply chain operations in close collaboration with sales executives, DFM engineering, and manufacturing team.
- Created and presented a supply chain vision to company CEO shared with investor community to highlight key supply chain competitive advantage using automated tools such as APIs and machine learning to quote and procure electronic components.
- Managed supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Developed logistics strategies to enhance transportation efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2011
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Procurement strategies
- Inventory management
- Supplier performance evaluation
- Demand forecasting
- Data analysis tools
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Radiall USA, Inc
08.2024 - 02.2026
Supply Chain Manager
XP Power
07.2022 - 05.2023
Supply Chain Manager
Tempo Automation
07.2021 - 07.2022
Supply Chain Consultant
Curtis W Branson Consulting
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Portland State University