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Kerri Kasabo
Nampa,ID
Summary
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
SKF Group
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - Current
- Lead planning and warehouse teams, sustaining a 98% customer service level.
- Implement new ERP/MRP scheduling systems to improve planning accuracy.
- Redesign processes to enhance efficiency and meet business objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and drive operational efficiencies.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies, reducing excess stock levels significantly.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of products to meet customer demands.
- Supervised 21 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Supply Chain Planner / Buyer
SKF Group
Flowery Branch, GA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained inventory levels through forecast and capacity planning.
- Served as liaison to Sales for commitments and capacity alignment.
- Ensured 98%+ customer service performance.
- Reviewed and executed MRP-driven production adjustments.
- Worked with warehouse to resolve discrepancies and quality holds.
- Managed AS400 and XA planning parameters.
Buyer / Inventory Management
Valentine Enterprises
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Negotiated pricing and terms for raw materials and packaging.
- Sourced alternative suppliers for cost reduction and quality improvements.
- Consolidated LTL shipments to reduce freight cost.
- Maintained procurement reports for liabilities and total spending.
- Developed and executed procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
- Implemented inventory management systems that improved tracking accuracy and reduced excess stock levels.
- Mentored junior buyers on best practices in procurement and supplier evaluation techniques.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA01-2011
Skills
- Supply chain efficiency
- Inventory management
- ERP and MRP system proficiency
- Operational capacity planning
- Data analysis and visualization
- Supplier evaluation management
- Continuous improvement strategies
- KPI tracking and presentation
- Logistics & Operational Knowledge
- Forecasting
- Strong Analytical Problem-solving
Certification
- Lead Like a Person Training - June 2025
- Business Analytics Training - May 2024
- Manage, Lead, Coach Training - August 2022
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
SKF Group
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Planner / Buyer
SKF Group
01.2020 - 01.2023
Buyer / Inventory Management
Valentine Enterprises
01.2011 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Lanier Technical College
CUST
- Inventory work flow system 2004
- ERP system implementation 2006
- Lean inventory process development 2012
- SAP system implementation 2015
- Inventory Discrepancy Analysis 2024
- S&OP Development 2024
- Company division divestment 2025
- Department international transfer 2026