Korey M. Kluding
Columbus,OH
Summary
Senior project manager bringing highly credible technical leadership to direct multi-functional project teams engaged in full system development and implementation in high tech environments. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts and quality professionals engaged in complex projects. Solid understanding of project management tools. Project management professional and certified in agile methodology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Project Manager
Management Controls Inc.
Houston (Remote), Texas
06.2022 - Current
- Developed project plans aligning client needs with company objectives, coordinating technical personnel throughout project stages.
- Defined and supported strategic plans to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness in implementing solutions.
- Completed projects by synchronizing resources and timelines with stakeholders for optimal delivery.
- Managed 10-20 projects at a time, multitasking and pivoting quickly, as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and senior management to ensure project execution remained on track.
- Managed Azure DevOps system, overseeing all development-related tickets for client projects.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress and resolve challenges regarding project status.
- Verified outcomes through audits and lessons learned sessions to assess implemented technologies.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and engaging in industry networks.
Supply Chain Consultant / Category Lead - Procurement
NiSource Corporate Services Company
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed 40 commodities for Procurement Operations, Direct and Indirect Teams.
- Developed category plans for Gas Construction Major Projects with Project Managers and Executive Leadership.
- Achieved savings and cost avoidance of $882k in 2019, $550k in 2020, and $5.5M in 2021.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supplier selection and contracting process for internal stakeholders.
- Negotiated Master Agreements and Statements of Work, ensuring compliance with all necessary departments.
- Created and administered Gas Construction RFx processes, providing analytical results for business review.
- Established standard operating procedures for Supply Chain efficiency and adherence to key metrics.
- Mentored new hires and interns while presenting strategic category initiatives to upper management.
Procurement, Stores Fulfillment - Buyer/Contracts Rep
L Brands (Victoria Secret, Bath, and Body Works)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed procurement of all packaging commodities for Bath and Body Works, overseeing $20 million in annual inventory.
- Tracked and allocated cash wrap items to over 3,000 stores, optimizing inventory levels.
- Served as Category Manager for Armored Car, Fleet, and Translation Services categories.
- Rolled out Armored Car program across all Bath and Body Works locations.
- Led Armored Car rejuvenation project, achieving cost savings of $3.5 million through RFP contract renewals.
- Contributed to accumulated savings of over $600,000 on Bath and Body Works cost-saving projects in 2018.
- Audited commercial invoices for international shipments, preventing customs delays.
- Managed timely re-ordering of SKUs based on ocean lead times.
Global Procurement - SAP Procurement Business Analyst II
Marathon Petroleum Company
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Served as key Procurement team member for SAP Implementation Project; SAP Extended Classic version for the Purchase-To-Pay team.
- Expert for all MPC's Supply Chain processes and SAP systems (i.e., Purchasing, Contracts, Bidding).
- Functional Analyst for all IT related Supply Chain processes; worked closely with IT to meet business objectives. Liaison between Supply Chain and IT department.
- Analyzed MPC's Supply Chain practices and determined solutions within SAP to enhance said processes.
- Prepared Functional Specifications of business requirements for IT Technical Team.
- Functioned as Catalog Manager for all SAP internal catalogs. Set up and configured external Punch-out catalogs.
- Managed the following SAP systems daily: SRM, CLM, SPM, MDM Data Manager, ECC/SRM GUI, Ariba.
- Answered company-wide questions and troubleshot problems regarding the SAP Supply Chain process.
- Lead tester for all of SAP Enhancement Packs and new configurations; identified/executed test cases and plans.
- Trained all new team members and interns on SAP and MPC's Supply Chain processes.
- Set up and maintained system Supply Chain configurations (i.e., New SAP Plant's and Punch-out catalogs).
- Gathered Supply Chain Purchase Order data while implementing a new asset onto MPC's SAP platform.
- Worked with the SAP basis team on system enhancements, configurations, and customization issues.
- Recognized with two company-wide awards for responding with the Corporate Emergency Response Team for the Shively Release and work on the South Houston Green SAP Implementation Project.
- Received and analyzed complex RFP's and RFQ's for business partner analytical use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- SAP
- Ariba
- Supply Chain Business process
- SQL
- Project management
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Azure DevOps
- Team leadership
- Schedule management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Scrum master
- Scope management
- Integration management
- Product management
- Software development lifecycle
- Technical leadership
- Software development
- Technical troubleshooting
- Agile project management
- Project leadership
- DevOps principles
- Relationship building
- Technology implementation
Websites
Timeline
Senior Technical Project Manager
Management Controls Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Consultant / Category Lead - Procurement
NiSource Corporate Services Company
01.2019 - 05.2022
Procurement, Stores Fulfillment - Buyer/Contracts Rep
L Brands (Victoria Secret, Bath, and Body Works)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Global Procurement - SAP Procurement Business Analyst II
Marathon Petroleum Company
05.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
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