Kevin L. Taylor
Logistics Coordinator II
Statham,GA
Summary
Experienced equipment manufacturer with over 10 years of experience in Farming and Construction Products. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Cost savings oriented. Enthusiastic Supply Chain and Material Management specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of SAP and APICS and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in BCP industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Logistics Coordinator II
Caterpillar's Building Construction Products
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
- Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes visiting touchpoints regularly to ensure visibility is in alignment throughout multiple processes.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Enhanced team communication with weekly emails and personal visits to keep touchpoints in line across the board.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Coordinated emergency logistics responses, ensuring rapid delivery of critical supplies during unexpected events.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Manage Order Specific Sequence Replenishment parts in 2 separate areas along with tracks for our D1, D2, and D3 STTT models.
- Facilitated cross-department collaboration to address and resolve logistical hurdles efficiently.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any issues promptly.
Product Quality Auditor
Caterpillar Inc
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Excelled assembler on MHE Mainline with more than 10 stations learned.
- Current position (PQA) has enabled deeper understanding of SAP systems and data within Standalone NC logging, Activity log, ETQ Reliance, and Epix.
- 6 months defect free in quality gates in which 6 of 12 stations have become proficient.
- Demonstrated competent maneuvering, inputting and communicating effective data through Excel and SAP consistent with CAT culture and operations.
- Identified and aided in more than 10 quality containment situations which led beyond normal BIQ operations to decrease down time for MHE mainline.
Purchasing and Planning Analyst
Kubota Corporation
10.2011 - 10.2016
- Managed 27 suppliers which equaled 11,000 or more purchase orders daily to ensure timely shipping and delivery requirements were achieved.
- Worked, modified, and maintained excel reports designed to monitor suppliers' performance along with inventory levels to ensure manufacturing could achieve goals.
- These reports were populated and maintained via APICS, MRP and a Kubota personalized purchase order monitoring system (KSLII).
- SQL data entry was performed daily and exported to Excel to help ensure inventory accuracy.
- AS/400 (IBM iSeries) used for inventory and production.
- Proficient logistics and planning skills were executed every week to expedite parts, to prevent line down and emergency shortage issues.
- Planned, coordinated and managed 3 New Product Implementation projects.
- Developed and implemented processes to increase accuracy and efficiency of inventory analysis.
- Installed tractor fenders right/left hand side, installed joysticks on larger tractor models, also installed drive shafts on low profile models.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
First National Bank South
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Assisted executive management in all aspects of regulatory compliance.
- Amplified compliance operations, policy, and risk assessment matrix that covered all regulations that impacted 3 major bank policies.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
Financial Consultant and Service Forman
John Deere
07.2005 - 11.2008
- Implemented successful business plan for 6% increase in market share.
- Built and managed 6 shared base station tower networks for JD's Greenstar Guidance System that led to increase of sales of 15% from previous year.
- Maintained website for Mershon Tractor's marketing department.
- Managed all service work orders and managed all warranty tickets to promote optimal profit.
- Recovered over $150,000 worth of unclaimed warranties left by predecessor .
- Calculated, managed and modified payroll for all service employees weekly.
- Company representative for Bacon County Chamber of Commerce.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 01.2003 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Business Administration
South Georgia College
Douglas, GA 01.2000 - 01.2002
Skills
Strong client relationship management
Domestic and International Strategic Planning
Quality Assurance
Cost Saving Focused Always
Project Management
Performance Review Score (Exceeds)
Transportation management competence
Problem-solving
International Delivery Proficiency
Decision-making
Board Approved Risk Assessment Matrix
Company Representative for Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator II
Caterpillar's Building Construction Products
01.2023 - Current
Product Quality Auditor
Caterpillar Inc
11.2017 - 01.2023
Purchasing and Planning Analyst
Kubota Corporation
10.2011 - 10.2016
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
First National Bank South
09.2009 - 07.2010
Financial Consultant and Service Forman
John Deere
07.2005 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Valdosta State University
01.2003 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Business Administration
South Georgia College
01.2000 - 01.2002