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Kenny Doan

Wichita,Kansas

Summary

Enthusiastic inventory planner with a diverse background in logistics management, customer service, and extensive warehouse operations. Committed to contributing to the organization's mission by willingly taking on any task. Known for being pleasant, hardworking, and reliable, with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Planner

Cargill
09.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated inter-departmental collaboration efforts related to critical project implementations across multiple business units.
  • Optimized storage space utilization with thoughtful planning and layout adjustments, maximizing warehouse efficiency keeping Warehouse difference variances below 10 percent monthly.
  • Took lead on imports of raw materials project which managed to currently saving Cargill roughly $500,000 per month.
  • Assisted sales team by providing accurate product availability information, ensuring prompt customer service.
  • Streamlined inventory management process by implementing efficient tracking and forecasting systems.
  • Reduced surplus stock levels through accurate demand analysis and proactive purchasing adjustments.
  • Improved supplier relationships by fostering open communication and negotiating favorable terms.

Transportation Professional

Cargill
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Issued shipping instructions and provided routing information to ensure on-time deliveries and deliveries to correct locations
  • Developed relationships with numerous trucking companies to acquire long-term business commitments and desirable rates
  • Managed all aspects of daily delivery, including routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.

Transportation Support Cordinator

HireGenics For Cargill
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Maintained operations in compliance with Cargill's regulations
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses
  • Educated customers about brand to incite excitement about company’s mission and values
  • Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives
  • Determined proper course of action for claims processing
  • Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays
  • Utilized 4Kites and Blu Jay (TMS), to input, track and analyze data
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
  • Create Reports and bring to attention negative late trends to prevent further occurrences
  • Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers

Supply Sergeant

United States Army
11.2011 - 11.2019
  • Deployed in 2014 to Afghanistan as a logistics manager assisting with logistics operations
  • Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and overseen disposition.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
  • Issued items to soldiers and kept detailed records.
  • Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
  • Keeping detailed records of sensitive and recurring stock inventory in GSS Army software, diligently managing order availability and record accuracy
  • Providing subject matter expertise on inventory levels and processes to internal and external customers to meet diverse requirements and smooth processes
  • Operating office equipment and technology, including SRP, ERP and Microsoft Office
  • Stepping in to assist in multiple areas, including IT, human resources and financial technicians with special projects demonstrating a desire to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities
  • Issued items to soldiers and kept detailed records.
  • Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Wichita State Tech
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Skilled in SRP and ERP system based technology
  • Fluent in Vietnamese
  • Communication skills
  • Transportation management systems
  • Financial Management
  • Mentoring and training
  • Materials accountability
  • Monitoring expenditures
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Technical skills
  • Skilled in MS Office suite
  • Behavior modeling
  • Purchasing management
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor management
  • Project planning
  • Team supervision
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Transportation management

Additional Information

  • Two-time 2024 Power of Protein award winner.
  • Veteran Military Support Network Chair for Wichita protein office. (2022-2024).
  • Inducted as a member into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated in November 2015. Served as unit treasurer in 2016.
  • Member of Asian Student Conference 2015-2017. Served as public affairs relations officer 2017.

Timeline

Inventory Planner

Cargill
09.2022 - Current

Transportation Support Cordinator

HireGenics For Cargill
09.2019 - 12.2019

Transportation Professional

Cargill
04.2019 - 08.2022

Supply Sergeant

United States Army
11.2011 - 11.2019

BBA - Business Administration

Wichita State University

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Wichita State Tech

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