David Kean
Springfield,Tennessee
Summary
At ABC Technologies, I spearheaded a vendor evaluation program and optimized warehouse layouts, enhancing material accessibility by 30%. My expertise in procurement and strong leadership skills fostered a culture of continuous improvement, significantly reducing material shortages and improving team efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Manager
ABC Technologies
03.2010 - 12.2024
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through diligent oversight of safety protocols in the warehouse environment.
- Introduced a vendor evaluation program, ensuring consistent quality and service from suppliers.
- Optimized warehouse layout for improved accessibility, reducing time spent locating materials.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through regular reviews of existing systems and workflows.
- Created and implemented scan locations for warehousing
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure timely availability of materials, minimizing production delays.
- Trained staff on proper handling procedures, reducing damaged goods and associated costs.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by regularly soliciting feedback and encouraging open communication.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing an advanced tracking system and conducting regular audits.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and minimize impact on operations.
- Reduced material shortages with proactive forecasting and timely reordering of essential items.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Served in several positions throughout company including Warehouse Manager, Production Manager within all three locations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-1980
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Warehouse management
- Material requirement planning
- Demand forecasting
- ERP systems proficiency
- Shipment scheduling
- Materials planning
- Inventory management
- Waste reduction
- Backlog resolution
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Operations management
- Materials management
- Data collection
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 16-98 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of warehouse scan locations for inventory accuracy.
- Documented and resolved inventory losses which led to greater revenue gains .
Timeline
Material Manager
ABC Technologies
03.2010 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Austin Peay State University
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