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Willie Watts

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Accomplished materials management leader skilled in optimizing inventory, improving sourcing strategies, and elevating supply chain performance. Recognized for reducing costs, increasing reliability, and guiding teams through process improvements that support organizational goals. Thrives in dynamic environments and consistently delivers measurable, sustainable results.

Accomplishments

  • Led planning efforts that kept critical materials at 99% availability, ensuring steady production.
  • Drove strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations, delivering $240K in savings and reducing scrap.
  • Improved planning accuracy by championing Power BI, Excel models, and ERP/MRP tools
  • Strengthened inventory integrity by correcting process gaps, raising accuracy by 20%
  • Partnered with operations and suppliers to enhance flow and maintain strong OTIF performance.

Websites

Work History

Materials Manager

IEM (Industrial Electric Manufacturing)
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - 10.2025
  • Implemented an upgraded ERP system that increased material-tracking accuracy by 30% and reduced inventory discrepancies by 40%.
  • Reduced lead times for critical materials through strategic supplier partnerships.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize material selection and reduce overall production costs.
  • Used advanced data analytics to identify usage trends and improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Oversaw material flow across global plants, supporting lean operations, and driving a 12% reduction in overall material handling costs.

Materials Manager

Gibraltar Industries
Jacksonville, FL
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Analyzed market trends to forecast demand, improving purchasing accuracy by 20%, and cutting expedites by 30%.
  • Performed regular inventory audits that increased stock accuracy to over 98% and reduced excess or obsolete inventory by 15% to 20%.
  • Coordinated with planners to ensure timely materials, and cut production delays by 25%.
  • Implemented a demand-forecasting system that boosted forecast accuracy by 30% and lowered safety stock requirements by 12%.
  • Streamlined procurement workflows, reducing order cycle times, and generating annual cost savings across key categories.
  • Led process improvements that cut lead times by 15%, boosting service levels, and customer satisfaction.

Senior Materials Planner

JEA
Jacksonville, FL
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Analyzed demand forecasts to align purchasing strategies with production schedules, minimizing delays.
  • Maintained 99% availability of critical materials through vendor management and inventory control.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement supply chain improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Defined and tracked KPIs for materials planning, increasing process visibility by 40%, and driving continuous improvement across planning and procurement teams.

Senior Buyer Planner

Fabco-Air, Inc
Gainesville, FL
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Reduced material spend by 12–18% through strategic sourcing initiatives, competitive bidding, and data-driven negotiation strategies.
  • Analyzed usage trends, and optimized planning to reduce waste and remove bottlenecks.
  • Delivered over $250K in annual savings by implementing strategic sourcing practices and driving competitive supplier negotiations.

Buyer/Planner

Medtronic - Contract
Jacksonville, FL
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Analyzed SAP/MRP data to align material planning with SIOP requirements, improving demand accuracy and production synchronization by 20–25% across global operations.
  • Mitigated material shortages and optimized safety stock strategies for key medical product lines.
  • Implemented supplier evaluation and negotiation strategies that generated 8–15% cost reductions across high-volume components.

Inventory Planner

Coca Cola Beverages Florida
Jacksonville, FL
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Developed inventory optimization strategies, cutting stock-outs and write-offs, saving over $600K.
  • Spearheaded process improvement projects, slashing inventory cycle times by 50%.
  • Maintained high level of accuracy in inventory records through regular cycle counts and reconciliation efforts.

Material Specialist III (USMC Support)

KBR
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Oversaw operations of the Supply Management Unit (SMU) to maintain optimal inventory levels and achieve 24-hour order fulfillment.
  • Supported supply planning and materials forecasting for Marine Corps maritime logistics programs.
  • Managed inventory and logistics operations for critical military hardware and shipboard systems, increasing supply reliability and reducing logistical delays by 25%.

Skills

  • Supply Chain Optimization & Data-Driven Planning
  • Strategic Procurement & Supplier Performance Leadership
  • Risk, Inventory & Forecast Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma & KPI/Scorecard Development
  • ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Infor

Education

M.S. - Computer Information Systems

Boston University
Boston, MA
01-2027

M.S. - Applied Business Analytics

Boston University
Boston, MA
08-2025

B.A.S. - Logistics

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05-2021

Certification

  • APICS CPIM | Certified in Planning and Inventory Management
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL

Professional Development

  • Supply Chain Analytics Specialization | Rutgers University | Coursera (In Progress)
  • Lean Management Fundamentals | Starweaver | Coursera (April 2025)
  • Inventory Management | University of California, Irvine | Coursera (December 2024)
  • Supply Chain Planning | University of California, Irvine | Coursera (December 2024)

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