Kenneth Collins
Niceville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record at USAF, adept in strategic sourcing and relationship building. Spearheaded initiatives that streamlined shipping operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing supply chain costs by over 20%. Expert in managing cross-functional teams to exceed inventory accuracy and efficiency goals.
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Industrious Supply Chain Supervisor skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Talent in conducting performance evaluations and implementing continuous improvement strategies to promote organizational success. Excellent communicator with logistics coordination expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
USAF
06.2005 - 07.2025
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Supervised 13 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH07.2027
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply chain distribution
- Staff Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Relationship Building
- Transportation Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Expense Control
- Warehouse Operations
- Logistics Management
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
USAF
06.2005 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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