Leah King
Louisville
Summary
Highly knowledgeable Supply Chain Manager with notable background in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiencies. Experience includes overseeing procurement, storage, distribution, and sales cycle activities while reducing costs and improving service delivery. Strengths lie in strategic planning, data analysis, problem-solving abilities and leadership skills. Previous roles demonstrated substantial improvements in supply chain management by implementing cost-effective strategies and streamlining operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
KCC Manufacturing
Louisville
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
- Implemented lean supply chain practices, reducing waste and improving process efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to the transportation of A2L units.
- Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials.
- Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
- Coordinated product launches, ensuring supply chain readiness to support market entry strategies.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands while minimizing holding costs.
- Provided support and guidance to Team Members to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Purchasing Manager
KCC Manufacturing
Louisville
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
- Utilized ERP systems for efficient management of purchasing processes.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as sales personnel, operations managers and finance teams.
- Prepared periodic reports on purchasing activities, budget expenditures, inventory levels and supply shortages.
- Assisted in resolving disputes with suppliers regarding defective merchandise or late deliveries.
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Introduced new rebate programs, currently average $500K per year.
- Managed vendor accounts payable issues by providing accurate documentation when required.
Senior Buyer
KCC Manufacturing
Louisville
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure the best prices for materials and services.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchased items including pricing, quantity ordered, lead times.
- Developed product purchasing and sales strategies according to company budgets.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through bulk purchases or alternative products and suppliers.
- Monitored product margins and managed product resales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2002
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Contract negotiation
- Lean methodologies
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Women In Manufacturing in 2024, 1 of 4 candidates
Certification
- Green Belt Sigma Certified
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
KCC Manufacturing
03.2022 - Current
Purchasing Manager
KCC Manufacturing
01.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Buyer
KCC Manufacturing
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Indiana University Southeast
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