Kevin Ward
Bothell,WA
Summary
Innovative certified Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Program and project engineer gifted in overseeing quality through on-site inspection and management of schedules. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Supply Chain
Adaptive Biotechnologies
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised 6 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Supply Chain / Inventory Manager
City of Seattle
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Designed and implemented successful inventory control system to track inventory levels and optimize stock levels.
- Monitored inventory levels to confirm compliance with company policy.
- Built and nurtured positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inventory management.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
Operations Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintain logistics control and client relations for high-profile industry leaders including Apple Computer, Google, and multiple government agencies
- Increased operational efficiency by aligning carrier capacity to customer forecasts
- Worked closely with the finance department to resolve carrier billing discrepancies and issues
- Motivate, coach, develop, and lead a team of business leaders
- Responsible for operational excellence for 5 national accounts with $10,000,000 in annual revenue
- Created a sense of urgency around operational efficiency, leading to quicker replenishment, faster door-to-door freight processing techniques
- Respond daily to client requests for spot pricing and capacity
- Managed and developed 4 employees
- Established individual and team goals to strive for growth and transparently assess performance
- Key member of procurement team which sourced new corporate TMS platform
- Worked with Senior Management to develop RFP and final source selection
- Worked with technology liaison to implement systems internally
- Appointed Super User for training and led the project implementation
- Proficient with DOT requirements and regulations for oversized and out of gauge shipments including super max loads
- Managed retail store spare parts program for tier-1 electronics firm
- Maintained inventory in 6 DC's and coordinated inventory replacement as required
- Oversaw the inbound material movement from overseas vendors and US sourced suppliers direct to the DC
- Coordinated the outbound movement, warehouse call off and scheduling to job site for new construction builds for fortune 10 company.
Project Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Sr Account Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Cultivated productive relationships with business representatives and consulted closely to uncover needs and match to available solutions.
- Delivered sales presentations and pitches to clients, upper management and junior sales associates for demonstration.
- Mentored junior account management professionals to develop skills and increase company revenue.
- Worked with customers to develop strategic business and account plans.
- Developed deep knowledge of customer businesses and relationship to company objectives.
Account Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
ITT Technical Institute - Bothell
Bothell, United States06.2004
Skills
- Negotiating
- Project Management
- Team leadership and direction
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Management collaboration
- Transportation activity management
- Carrier negotiations
- Distribution and warehousing
- Compliance knowledge
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier negotiation
- Production Scheduling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Manager, Supply Chain
Adaptive Biotechnologies
12.2022 - 04.2024
Supply Chain / Inventory Manager
City of Seattle
04.2021 - 07.2021
Operations Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sr Account Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2010 - 01.2014
Account Manager
Red Arrow Logistics
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
ITT Technical Institute - Bothell
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