Ronald Broussard
KENNESAW,GA
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Supervisor with a proven track record in team leadership and performance metrics. Skilled in employee training and supplier negotiations, driving improvements in supply chain efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2024 - Current
- Defined performance metrics to evaluate supply chain factors effectively.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues promptly.
- Led team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among staff.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
Supply Chain Analyst II
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to ensure smooth execution of supply chain activities.
- Performed root cause analysis when issues arose within the supply chain process or between partners.
- Presented findings and recommendations in meetings with supply chain leadership.
- Worked closely with internal customers regarding their material requirements.
- Identified product usage in business history and based minimum and maximum inventory levels on those needs.
- Maintained appropriate inventory of supplies, equipment and products.
- Maintained a library of documents related to the various aspects of the supply chain system.
Materials Management Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed inventory processes to optimize stock management and minimize shortages. management processes for efficient materials flow.
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure timely delivery of materials, supporting uninterrupted operations.
- Monitored stock levels and initiated reorder processes.
- Implemented best practices for materials handling and storage safety.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to resolve material discrepancies, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions and adjustments.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments including receipts, invoices, packing slips.
- Coordinated inventory. Executed stocking and ordering procedures to maintain adequate inventory levels..
Purchasing Agent
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
Material Management Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Dunwoody, Georgia
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Managed inventory levels for medical supplies across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to assess material needs and usage patterns.
- Provided support in maintaining accurate perpetual inventory records through cycle counts and reconciliations.
- Conducted physical inventories of raw materials, work-in-process items, finished goods, supplies for reconciliation with perpetual inventory records.
- Conducted cycle counting activities to maintain accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
- Tracked inventory levels using automated systems such as SAP or Oracle software packages.
- Developed training materials for staff on inventory management procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health
Garfield Heights, Ohio
04.2002 - 05.2009
- Maintained sterile field during surgical procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Scrubbed in for surgical cases, ensuring proper sterile technique.
- Provided support to surgeons by anticipating needs during operations.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and instruments.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and placed orders.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX04-1987
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Supplier negotiations
- Lean principles
- Six sigma
- Staff management
- Supply chain management
- Business analytics
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory optimization
- Supply chain software
- Performance metrics
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Kaiser Permanente Leadership University - HR Academy For Leaders
Timeline
Supply Chain Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst II
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 02.2024
Materials Management Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
03.2018 - 05.2023
Purchasing Agent
Kaiser Permanente
03.2011 - 03.2018
Material Management Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
06.2009 - 03.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health
04.2002 - 05.2009
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston