Michael McKenna
Supply Chain Management
Peoria,Arizona
Summary
Energetic individual with expertise resolving supply chain issues through effective problem solving. Confident Manager ensuring that all processes run smoothly in an effort to meet company objectives and initiatives. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Manager
The Hillman Group
Tempe, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Mentor junior team members in supply chain best practices, fostering professional growth and talent retention within the organization.
- Streamlined inventory and Purchasing management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency. We have been able to reduce our spend by $8 million in one year.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify supply chain bottlenecks and develop targeted improvement strategies with KPI's and other reporting.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Coordinated demand planning efforts across multiple business units for accurate production scheduling and resource allocation.
Planning and Inventory Manager
The Hillman Group
Tempe, AZ
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Increased employee productivity through effective training programs, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying areas of waste reduction in warehouse operations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging idea generation and problem-solving initiatives.
- Optimized scheduling procedures for improved resource utilization, resulting in increased cost savings for the company. This resulted in the reduction of work order picking time by nearly 50%.
Purchasing Manager
The Hillman Group
Tempe, AZ
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained 3 junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Senior Buyer/Planner
The Hillman Group
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Identified new suppliers through market research, generating competitive bids for better pricing.
- Improved procurement efficiency by reprogramming the MRP software.
Buyer/Procurement Coordinator
Arizona Nutritional Supplements
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Negotiate pricing with vendors in order to best the fruitfulness of the business. Saved $1 million by negotiating terms with one supplier.
- Work with sales and innovation teams to acquire materials in a timely manner to launch new products for customers.
Supply Chain Analyst
Coca Cola Refreshments
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Designed standard operating procedures for new employees as well as practices to support future projects.
- Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement at 20 distribution centers.
Logistics Services Planner II
Coca Cola, Refreshments
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Developed new processes for planning which resulted in cost savings and a restructuring of daily operations.
- Led cross-department initiatives to develop and pursue cost reduction.
Same Day Operations Coordinator
Now Delivery
09.2005 - 02.2015
- Oversaw the swift and accurate movement of goods, optimizing routes and resources to meet urgent delivery demands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI 09.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
Collaborative strategic planning
Proficient in negotiation strategies
Effective team leadership
Process Development & Improvement
Recent Accomplishments
Hillman Value Award Winner 2024 - Acknowledge by Leadership for efforts leading to a flawless new product launch.
Have been promoted from within year over year by the Executive Leadership Team.
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Manager
The Hillman Group
01.2025 - Current
Planning and Inventory Manager
The Hillman Group
09.2022 - 01.2025
Purchasing Manager
The Hillman Group
08.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Buyer/Planner
The Hillman Group
12.2019 - 08.2021
Buyer/Procurement Coordinator
Arizona Nutritional Supplements
04.2019 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Analyst
Coca Cola Refreshments
04.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics Services Planner II
Coca Cola, Refreshments
03.2015 - 04.2018
Same Day Operations Coordinator
Now Delivery
09.2005 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Rhode Island College
09.2005 - 05.2010
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