Sam Jamison
End-to-End Supply Chain Manager
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Results-drive End-to-End Supply Chain Manager with 7+ years of experience leading purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory control, logistics coordination, and production support across manufacturing, distribution, and service environments. Proven ability to direct the full supply chain lifecycle from sourcing and procurement through materials planning, warehouse and production operations, and supplier performance management. Strong background in ERP systems, cost reduction initiatives, contract quoting, forecasting, and cross-functional leadership. Loves to develop and grow powerful and efficient teams. Teachable, willing, and eager to grow as a professional and a person.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Ag Express Electronics
02.2023 - Current
- Direct end-to-end supply operations overseeing purchasing, inventory planning, materials flow, warehouse coordination, and supplier relationships for a $30M manufacturing, service, and distribution operation.
- Manage annual procurement spend exceeding $12M across raw materials, MRO supplies, and capital equipment.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives that reduced annual purchasing costs by 10% while improving on-time delivery performance from 65% to 95%.
- Lead team of buyers and various project teams comprised of employees, managers, and executives.
- Implemented ERP-driven inventory controls reducing excess inventory by $3M without lowering sales order on-time delivery rate.
- Partner with operations, engineering, marketing, sales, and finance teams to align material availability with production schedules and customer demand forecasts.
- Developed and implemented ISO 9001 SOPs for all procurement and supplier-related categories.
- Negotiated supplier contracts resulting in stabilized pricing and Just-in-time delivery during volatile market conditions.
Materials Manager
DH Pace
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed all purchasing and materials functions for a multi-site construction services company with over 400 SKUs.
- Oversaw procurement planning, inbound logistics, and inventory control for 95% on-time order fulfillment.
- Coordinated material flow between suppliers, warehouse operations, and service and new construction teams.
- Led cycle count and inventory accuracy initiatives achieving 98.5% inventory accuracy.
- Improved resource allocation to promote maximum efficiency and deadline management.
- Built and managed warehouse teams for 2 company sites.
Education
Software Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2017
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Materials Management
Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Supplier Relationship Management
ERP/MRP Systems
Warehouse & Logistics Coordination
Cost Reduction
KPI & Performance Reporting
Contract Management
Team Leadership & Development
Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Materials Manager
Ag Express Electronics
02.2023 - Current
Materials Manager
DH Pace
11.2020 - 02.2023
Software Engineering
Iowa State University