Ryan Smith

Key Supply Chain & Operational Achievements

• Co-founded, built and scaled out the purchasing and shipping departments, helping to grow SCA Pharma into a leading national 503b facility ($100M+ sales). Led strategic supply chain modernization to secure critical allocation, stabilize inventory and drive efficiency.

• Allocation & Supply Management: Securing priority allocation and growth for scarce materials by establishing constant, high-touch supplier relationships and understanding their forecasted production. Negotiated volume/contract pricing as well as favorable credit/payment terms due to near perfect on-time payments, significantly improving cashflow by aggressive expedition and alternate source development (critical in 503b volatility).

• Cross-Functional Integration: Maintained essential links with Sales (capturing real-time shortage/trend data), Planning (leading weekly availability meetings), and Finance (streamlining payment and planning).

• Logistics Modernization: Automated the Shipping Department by replacing manual data entry with barcode scanning and integrated sales, boosting throughput and accuracy.

• Inventory & Control: Partnered with IT to implement cycle-counting, identifying and resolving system issues to stabilize inventory accuracy to 90%+.

• Core Responsibilities: Sourcing, contract negotiation, ERP management (Min/Max, PO creation), supplier management, inventory accuracy, and continuous process analysis to reduce waste/errors.

• Directed comprehensive logistics and distribution operations, specifically managing transport, stock control and advanced warehousing functions to maximize throughput and inventory accuracy.

• Engineered cost-effective delivery models, consistently ensuring the precise, on-time delivery of goods to the correct locations while maintaining stringent quality and service levels.

• Provided end-to-end supply chain oversight, strategically monitoring and optimizing the flow of goods from initial sourcing through final delivery.

• Served as the central coordination point across the entire value chain, expertly liaising with and integrated suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and end consumers to ensure seamless operations and minimize bottlenecks.

• Leveraged deep understanding of the full supply ecosystem to drive effective planning, mitigate risks and rapidly address complex logistical challenges.

• Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management (Aircraft Work Orders)

• Managed full-cycle procurement of high-value parts and critical services required for complex aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work orders, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with tight production schedules.

• Served as the primary liaison for negotiations, successfully reducing acquisition costs and securing favorable terms through expert negotiation of contracts for products and services.

• Drove cost efficiencies by rigorously assessing vendor performance, negotiating new deals and strategically renegotiating expiring contracts to align with budget targets and quality standards.

• Streamlined the ordering process for materials and external services, ensuring rapid turnaround and seamless integration into dynamic aircraft service operations.