Yaro Zuyevych
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Planning and Materials Manager with 5+ years of experience leading demand planning, inventory optimization, production planning, materials management, forecasting, and cross-functional operations within manufacturing and distribution environments. Proven ability to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory costs, optimize service levels, and lead strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning & Materials Manager
Lincoln Electric
Charlotte, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to end demand planning, production planning, inventory management, and MRP execution supporting a manufacturing operation producing over $75M annually.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain leadership to resolve material constraints and improve operational performance.
- Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by aligning customer demand with production capacity and procurement strategies.
- Manage and develop a team of six planners and analysts responsible for forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, and material availability.
- Monitor KPIs including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service level, schedule adherence, and material shortages to support executive decision-making.
- Reduced inventory investment by 15% while maintaining service levels above 90% through inventory optimization and planning improvements.
Senior Demand & Inventory Planner
American Tire Distributors
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed demand planning and inventory optimization for more than 300 SKUs across 118 distribution centers supporting over $300M in annual sales.
- Achieved 97% forecast accuracy using historical demand analysis, statistical forecasting, seasonality, and market trend analysis.
- Led a team of analysts responsible for inventory planning, forecasting, reporting, and supply chain analytics.
- Partnered with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Operations during monthly S&OP cycles to improve forecast alignment and inventory positioning.
- Developed Excel dashboards that provided executive visibility into inventory performance, forecast accuracy, customer service, and operational KPIs.
- Reduced excess inventory through improved replenishment strategies while maintaining target fill rates and customer service levels.
Supply Chain Analyst
American Tire Distributors
Charlotte, NC
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed replenishment planning and inventory exceeding $25M supporting 118 distribution centers and over 2,500 retail locations nationwide.
- Coordinated inventory planning with Procurement, Transportation, Distribution, and Vendor partners to ensure product availability.
- Managed relationships with more than ten strategic suppliers while monitoring service performance and inventory levels.
- Developed inventory reports, KPI dashboards, and executive-level reporting using Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that generated approximately $700K in annual cost savings through process optimization.
Operations Manager
Amazon
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed daily operations for a high-volume fulfillment department consisting of 80–100 associates.
- Directed labor planning, staffing allocation, workflow optimization, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Monitored operational KPIs including productivity, quality, safety, labor utilization, and customer service metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project & Supply Chain Management
Penn State University
Erie, PA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Penn State University
Erie, PA05-2021
Skills
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Capacity & Supply Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Inventory Management and Optimization
- Budget & Cost Control
- Project Management
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft SQL
- Power BI
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- SAP ERP Certification
- Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian
Timeline
Planning & Materials Manager
Lincoln Electric
08.2025 - Current
Senior Demand & Inventory Planner
American Tire Distributors
08.2023 - 07.2025
Supply Chain Analyst
American Tire Distributors
11.2021 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
Amazon
05.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - Project & Supply Chain Management
Penn State University