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KATE ADAMS

KATE ADAMS

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

A performance driven leader, who is committed to excellence, takes initiative, and can build strategic plans with insightful analysis to seize opportunities. Specializes in maximizing outcomes through continuous improvement and effective team leadership.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dir. Regional Assembly & Inventory Management

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
03.2020 - Current
  • Oversee three assembly and distribution sites (three direct reports/160 indirect reports) which produce 40% of company deliveries-Promoted November 2020
  • Accountable for a $19.4M P&L
  • Lead inventory support teams (three direct reports/8 indirect reports) overseeing inventory across nationwide manufacturing, distribution, and assemble sites
  • Champion standardization of process and metrics to drive optimal productivity and staff engagement
  • Partner across supply chain groups to support network redesign to bring product closer to customer

Sr. Manager

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, United States
04.2016 - 02.2020
  • Assessed viability of current $85M product return processes
  • Optimized operational procedures to reduce year over year spend by over $750k
  • Influenced cross-functionally to create awareness of saving opportunities across supply chain organization
  • Partnered with IT team to develop API supported order tracking of $35M in rescheduled customer orders across reverse supply chain

Sr. Manager, Bedding Collection Fulfillment Center

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, United States
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Special Assignment
  • Directed daily operations for warehouse team of twenty-five
  • Led transition to new building location, surpassed start-up timeframe by 25% and delivered project under budget
  • Improved productivity by 43% during busiest sales period of 2017

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Optimization

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, United States
05.2014 - 03.2016
  • Advanced key initiatives to drive cost from supply chain
  • Collaborated across supply chain functions to support Oracle re-implementation

Sr. Project Manager, Customer Experience

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, United States
11.2013 - 04.2014
  • Partnered with Customer Relationship Center leadership to establish post-sale product offerings to supplement mattresses which increased order saves by 10%
  • Drove logistics-based product warranty improvement projects to reduce service defective rate

Manager, Product Development– Core Beds

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, United States
05.2009 - 10.2013

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Sleep Number Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
05.2007 - 04.2009

Education

B.S - Sports Management

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Business Administration - undefined

HAMLINE UNIVERSTIY

Skills

  • Process Optimization
  • Site build out/Start-up
  • Talent Development
  • P&L/Budget Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Logistics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Procedure Design

Timeline

Dir. Regional Assembly & Inventory Management - Sleep Number Corporation
03.2020 - Current
Sr. Manager, Bedding Collection Fulfillment Center - Sleep Number Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2017
Sr. Manager - Sleep Number Corporation
04.2016 - 02.2020
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Optimization - Sleep Number Corporation
05.2014 - 03.2016
Sr. Project Manager, Customer Experience - Sleep Number Corporation
11.2013 - 04.2014
Manager, Product Development– Core Beds - Sleep Number Corporation
05.2009 - 10.2013
Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Sleep Number Corporation
05.2007 - 04.2009
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - B.S, Sports Management
HAMLINE UNIVERSTIY - Master of Business Administration,

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