Seth Stout
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Product Planning and Fulfillment
Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Senior Manager, Regional Operations
Cisco
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for largest Global Direct Fulfillment facility at Cisco with oversight of build revenue attainment, material procurement and timely completion of customer orders
- Developed best in class COVID-19 safety and testing protocols working with Manufacturing Partner eliminating factory down time
Senior Manager, Regional Operations
Cisco
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for largest Global Direct Fulfillment facility at Cisco with oversight of build revenue attainment, material procurement and timely completion of customer orders
- Developed best in class COVID-19 safety and testing protocols working with Manufacturing Partner eliminating factory down time
Senior Manager, Portfolio and Transformation
Cisco
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Spearhead communication across Global Supply Chain and management related to data management methodology, changes, performance, strategies and progress.
- Responsible for developing future capabilities requirements for Cisco Supply Chain Operations make and delivery capabilities within factory operations.
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product Manager
Cisco
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Enabled transformation growth of Unified Computing Platform (x86 Servers) Supply Chain at Cisco to become number one in Global Market share for Blade Servers resulting in annual growth of +30%
- Drove lead time initiative to reduce global lead times from 21 days to 10 days.
- Maintained highest standard of Manufacturing Operations to ensure products conform to established company and customer quality standards with near 100% accuracy.
Direct Fulfillment and Materials Manager
Cisco
03.2007 - 03.2010
- Drove significant inventory reductions with down-stream suppliers through LEAN back and cycle time reductions. Overall 40% reduction in total inventory pipeline driving Inventory Turns by 300%
- Managed material flow through plants across global markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Agile Program Management
- Policy and Process Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Cost Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Problem Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Budget Control
- Business Planning
Accomplishments
John Chambers, CEO Award
Inaugural award from the Cisco CEO for Supply Chain recovery tied to natural disaster impact
Timeline
Director, Product Planning and Fulfillment
Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Regional Operations
Cisco
01.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Manager, Regional Operations
Cisco
01.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Manager, Portfolio and Transformation
Cisco
04.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product Manager
Cisco
03.2010 - 03.2015
Direct Fulfillment and Materials Manager
Cisco
03.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California Polytechnic State University
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