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Nick Taylor

Clive,IA

Summary

Supply chain professional with eight years of experience in logistics, supply chain, and agriculture. Seeking a role in supply chain that will provide the opportunity for growth, experience, and skill development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Analyst - Corn Quality

Corteva Agriscience
Johnston, IA
03.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of commercial product line quality results, characterization of commercial inventory, and inventory movements in SAP based on quality information.
  • Served as a liaison between scheduling, allocations, distribution, commercial, and lab teams to provide sample and quality information in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed inventory characterization against current allocations to determine the ability to meet current and future sales demand.
  • Developed process improvements in our quality review process to ensure we deliver results in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Managed conventional corn quality – worked with scheduling, allocations, and commercial teams to ensure Conv corn quality was accurately reported and units packaged correctly.
  • Worked with territory managers, agronomists, and others in reviewing and answering customer service calls.

Sales Support Coordinator

Corteva Agriscience
Johnston, IA
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Maintained an expert knowledge of systems and served as a contact for specific needs related to Sales Support processes to ensure a high level of customer service and productivity
  • Proactively resolved issues and responded timely to all inquiries from the field regarding supply chain processes
  • Provided support and direction to sales reps, territory mangers, and agronomists in commercial area CU2
  • Facilitated area sales rep supply allocations, cuts, substitutions, and requests for all product lines at the package and treatment level
  • Coordinated all outbound, inbound, and products transfer within assigned sales area by choosing appropriate shipping method while being cost effective
  • Helped to manage invoicing, commissions, program support, and administration needs of assigned area.

Logistics Analyst

RUAN Transportation Management Systems Inc.
Des Moines, IA
06.2016 - 03.2020
  • Prepared monthly KPI reporting and analysis on freight spend, on time delivery, volume, and carrier selection
  • Planned raw and finished goods supply movements between warehouse, plant, and customer locations to meet shipping needs based on carrier requirements and cost
  • Acted as a liaison between customer, production locations, and transportation providers
  • Providing outstanding service by handling and responding to all customer inquiries in a timely and accurate manner regarding transportation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-2016

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP, Word, and Excel
  • Agronomy Essentials Certificate
  • APICS – certified in planning and Inventory management
  • Deadline Management
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Ability to drive results and maintain key initiatives

Timeline

Supply Chain Analyst - Corn Quality

Corteva Agriscience
03.2023 - Current

Sales Support Coordinator

Corteva Agriscience
03.2020 - 03.2023

Logistics Analyst

RUAN Transportation Management Systems Inc.
06.2016 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Iowa State University
Nick Taylor