Devin Gabella
Oregon,OH
Summary
Data driven supply chain professional with strong experience in demand planning, S&OP alignment, material flow optimization, and cross functional leadership. Proven ability to analyze complex datasets, improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory strategies, and drive cost‑saving initiatives across global supply chains. Adept at collaborating with commercial, operations, logistics, and finance teams to support integrated business planning and ensure service reliability. Known for improving planning processes, reducing logistics costs, and managing high‑volume material flows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Material Planner/Material Planner
Perstorp Polyols
03.2019 - Current
- Lead planning and coordination of raw materials and finished goods to support North American production, ensuring alignment with global S&OP and demand signals.
- Monitor customer demand trends and collaborate with commercial and operations teams to adjust supply strategies and maintain service levels.
- Manage daily movement and planning of 70+ railcars, optimizing flow, availability, and inventory levels across multiple sites.
- Implemented new railcar inventory and safety stock strategy, reducing CSX demurrage and generating $380,000 in annualized savings.
- Conduct root‑cause analysis on supply disruptions and develop corrective actions to improve forecast reliability and material availability.
- Created detailed process maps for internal and external repackaging operations, improving visibility and standardization.
- Analyzed carrier and repackaging cost structures, relocating operations to reduce logistics spend by $128,000 annually.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and data‑driven decision making.
Purchasing Intern
Perstorp Polyols
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported procurement and planning teams to ensure timely receipt of raw materials aligned with production forecasts.
- Built and maintained a tracking system for 500+ railcars, improving visibility into transit times and inventory positioning.
- Analyzed transportation data to determine free transit time and reduce detention exposure.
- Coordinated with carriers to maintain up‑to‑date insurance documentation and compliance.
- Managed uniform procurement and distribution for 60+ employees.
Supply Chain Intern
Owens Corning
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted warehouse and logistics analysis to support strategic planning and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Evaluated transportation cost impacts and recommended adjustments to mitigate inflationary pressures.
- Developed a warehouse optimization model that delivered $500,000 in annualized savings.
- Supported planning for a 25% production speed increase by modeling capacity and material flow requirements.
- Assessed warehouse location strategy to accommodate 195,000 sq. ft. of additional inventory.
Education
BBA - Supply Chain & Information Systems
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2019
Skills
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- S&OP / IBP Collaboration
- Statistical & Trend Analysis
- Inventory Optimization & Safety Stock Strategy
- Material Flow & Capacity Planning
- KPI Development & Performance Tracking
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Supply Chain Cost Reduction
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Lean Six Sigma
- Complex Problem Solving
- Customer Fulfillment & Service Reliability
Timeline
Senior Material Planner/Material Planner
Perstorp Polyols
03.2019 - Current
Purchasing Intern
Perstorp Polyols
09.2018 - 03.2019
Supply Chain Intern
Owens Corning
05.2018 - 08.2018
BBA - Supply Chain & Information Systems
University of Toledo