Seth Stout
Supply Chain Professional
Georgetown,Texas
Summary
Personable and strategic thinker with a strong aptitude for optimizing supply chain processes and driving efficiency. In-depth understanding of fulfillment and procurement, alongside advanced skills in inventory management. Committed to growing and mentoring the organization, while achieving transformative improvements in operational performance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Product Planning and Fulfillment
Cisco
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Drove significant market share growth with launch of innovative product lines.
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
New Product Program Manager
Cisco
02.2004 - 02.2007
Manufacturing Planner
Cisco
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
05.2001 -
Skills
Agile Program Management
Policy and Process Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Staff Coaching and Mentoring
Cost Management
Supply Chain Management
Problem-Solving
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
John Chambers, CEO Award
Inaugural award from the Cisco CEO for Supply Chain recovery tied to natural disaster impact
Community Service
Habitat for Humanity: Austin, TX
Sacred Heart: San Jose, CA
Hidden Villa: San Jose, CA
Timeline
Director, Product Planning and Fulfillment
Cisco
06.2022 - Current
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
New Product Program Manager
Cisco
02.2004 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
05.2001 -
Manufacturing Planner
Cisco
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