Ryan Eidson

Identified areas of possible system improvement to enhance overall business performance, accounting for budgetary concerns and business goals.

Provided and supported implementation of business solutions by identifying business needs and carrying out necessary practices and processes.

Utilized change management techniques to provide smooth transitions during new hardware and software introductions.

Automate and expand KPI and analiycs reporting using Alteryx, SQL, SAS, Python, MicroStrategy Dossier and include data from multiple data sources.

Transform data into audience appropriate story that can be used to support business decisions, identify solutions to problems, and influence business decisions.

Interface with internal business units and external entities (i.e. vendors, regulatory agencies) to manage requirements gathering, maintain work plan, coordinate activities, maintain effective communication in support of reporting/analytics.

Analyzed proposed and extant systems for technological limitations and conformation with current technology needs.

Support and execute large cross-functional and cross departmental projects using JIRA, Service Now, Agile, Six Sigma and Waterfall Methodology with high complexity and cross-system impacts.

Determined operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information and evaluating output requirements and formats.

• Lead medium to large cross-functional projects with high complexity and cross-system impacts
• Support all application systems in distribution and supply chain
• Identify, evaluate and define impacts of changes, provide alternatives both to application changing and all upstream and downstream systems and communicate to management as needed
• Develop, enhance and support Supply Chain reporting capabilities to identify opportunities, improve processes and drive continuous improvement
• Analyze business processes, system capabilities, and executive initiatives to identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement in supply chain
• Develop, enhance and support Supply Chain systems report generating capabilities using Oracle SQL and BI Center resources
• Provide operational support and identify distribution system/process issues and opportunities.
• Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement

• Lead projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement in production and inventory management
• Engage with internal partners to ensure new items and assemble production is executed on time meeting quality and forecasted volumes
• Develop sourcing strategies for high volume, high value with long vendor lead times
• Engage with internal partners to effectively shut down production on obsolete or discontinued products to minimize unnecessary inventory costs
• Negotiated packaging and shipping contracts resulting in faster fulfillment and $200k annual savings
• Implemented WMS resulting in improved inventory management, reduced OOS, and 25% productivity gain
• Partner with production managers to develop KPIs and implement best practices to reduce defects and improve product flow
• Lead cross functional team to develop best sourcing strategy and inventory goals for critical high value items with long lead times
• Develop reporting and KPIs to help business leaders to understand and identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement.