Shawn Chestnut

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Overland Park, KS, 66213 • 913-***-****

Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over two decades of success in driving strategic initiatives and achieving substantial cost savings for global organizations.

Recognized for building strong relationships with stakeholders, optimizing processes, and maximizing profitability. Expert in overseeing multi-million-dollar procurement budgets, directing strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing. Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals. Instrumental in streamlining logistics operations, coordinating transportation activities, and optimizing distribution networks to improve efficiency and reduce lead times. Able to recognize inefficiencies in supply chain processes, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to drive operational excellence. Adept at building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and optimizing supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Areas of Expertise

•Project Management

•Logistics & Procurement

•Process Improvement

•IT Infrastructure & Design

•Sales Forecasting

•Cost Benefit Analysis

•Training & Development

•Cost & Inventory Control

•Budgeting

Career Experience

Global Category Manager, Packaging, Elanco Animal Health, Remote 2020 – 2024

Managed $56M in packaging spend, encompassing blister films, foils, folding boxes, labels, rubber stoppers, glass vials, and corrugated materials. Understood and translated the business needs and objectives of stakeholders into strategic initiatives. Ensured alignment and communication of procurement strategies to stakeholders. Build relationships and identify areas of opportunity for value creation. Advised the commercial business by providing category market intelligence to drive informed decision-making.

Key Achievements/Contributions:

●Achieved over $3M in savings within the first year by implementing strategic initiatives.

●Created category strategies for various packaging materials, resulting in improved procurement processes.

●Negotiated extended payment terms with Elanco’s top distributors, enhancing financial flexibility.

●Spearheaded the implementation of a new contract management system as a "Champion," ensuring accuracy and providing training for colleagues.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing, Bayer Animal Health, Shawnee, KS 2013 – 2020

Administered annual spend of $40M for contract manufacturing services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality for Bayer branded products in the US and Canada. Developed strategic plans to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and uphold quality standards. Conducted RFQs, negotiated contracts, and monitored supplier performance to optimize procurement processes. Managed the interests of multiple stakeholders domestically and internationally through effective communication and project management skills.

Key Achievements/Contributions:

●Directed $40M annual spend for contract manufacturing services, increasing spend projections by 700% post-acquisition.

●Reduced costs by 24% for Bayer’s liquid insecticide portfolio, yielding annual savings of $1.1M.

●Managed global oversight of Latin American countries and Italy, achieving COGS savings through strategic portfolio optimization.

●Led initiatives to close production facilities, resulting in significant COGS savings of up to $945K per year.

●Recognized with the Global Procurement Recognition Award in 2014 for exceptional performance.

Vice President of Supply Chain, Russell Stover Candies, Kansas City, MO 2003 – 2013

Managed day-to-day operations of Materials Management and Production Planning departments, overseeing 11 direct reports and a $700K annual budget. Provided oversight for purchasing, materials management, production planning, inventory, distribution, and demand planning. Maintained a "demand-driven" environment with full ERP connectivity. Hired, trained, and led staff to ensure operational efficiency. Facilitated regular Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align activities with business objectives.

Key Achievements/Contributions:

●Executed data-driven strategies to reduce packaging inventory by 24% and cash-to-cash cycle time by 27 days.

●Improved schedule adherence by 12%, resulting in $450K savings in work-in-process inventories.

●Enhanced production efficiency by an average of 4% across four candy plants.

●Slashed finished goods inventory by $28M (32%) and obsolete inventories by $3.5M (50%) in respective timeframes.

●Led implementations of forecasting and master scheduling systems, improving accuracy and inventory turns.

Additional Experience:

Production Planner Russell Stover Candies, Kansas City, MO

Adjunct Professor, MBA Program University of Missouri, KANSAS CITY

Production Control Coordinator Corporate Document Services, Lenexa, KS

Sales Territory Manager Hormel Foods Corporation, Baltimore, MD & Salt Lake City, UT

Education

MBA in Operations Management & Management of Information Systems University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO

BS in Business Administration University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Certifications

ISM, Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) – 2022

APICS, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – 2012

Languages

Mandarin, Intermediate Level

Spanish, Basic Level

Technical Skills

MS Office MS Project Visio SAP ERP Systems JDA Factory Planner

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