Supply Chain Six Sigma

Kristofer Jon Tuttle

***** ******* *****, ***** ******, MN 55124

*********@*****.***/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristofer-tuttle-0a02a54/ 612-***-****

Experienced professional with a documented track record in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain & Material Management. Results-oriented, consistently promoted within past organizations. Strong knowledge in utilizing Six Sigma methodologies to implement process improvements and is a known “change” agent. Excellent communication skills with peers, management, stakeholders and importantly the customer. Thrives in challenging and dynamic business environments working within the U.S. or International partners. Can be counted on to take-on new roles and acclimate rapidly.

Core Competencies

Supplier Management

Six Sigma

Inventory Management

Procurement

Sourcing

Analytics

Project Coordination

Strategic Planning

KPI Identification

Professional Experience

Optum/Allina/MN Sleep Institute – Edina, MN (2024 -

Data Migration Analyst

Digital & manual data movement of several thousand patient records from a mainframe and paper chart system to a digital conversion into the widely industry used EPIC EHR System.

UNITED TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION CLIMATE & SECURITY– Minneapolis, MN (2021 - 2023)

Manufacturer of fire detection and suppression systems for Global and U.S. Military applications

Inventory and Procurement Manager

Charged with the management, analytics and improvement around the areas of inventory and procurement processes utilizing Six Sigma methodologies

Managed PO process from Req to Source/Neg through back-order tracking and resolution

Collaborated with internal and customer stakeholders in the redefining the key KPI’s that drive performance

Helped create an environment where work-life balance was endorsed

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER – Minneapolis, MN (2018 - 2021)

Logistics Organization

Fulfilled wide array of tasks which included process improvements around receiving, shipping, strategic stocking and distribution of medical and non-medical inventory throughout the Hospital and Admin units

Managed critical inventory stock on non-medical related items that were required for daily operational ops

NEW CREATIONS LLC – Rosemount, MN (2008 - 2018)

Established Building Contractor in Southern Metro Area

Project Manager

Provided project coordination and systems development skills and services for Construction Contractor.

Tasked with the project schedule and coordination of contractors and trades

Worked jointly with team of the procurement and scheduled delivery of building supplies

Management of financial tracking to ensure project margin goals and cost avoidance

Negotiated with suppliers and developed long term relationships

Analyzed all A/P and A/R processes and sought intelligent IT solutions to support business

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE FLEET SERVICES – Eden Prairie, MN (2004 - 2008)

Established GE Capital Business with 2500 employees and $2.0 billion in annual revenues.

Strategic Customer Manager

Managed the strategic customer relationship for a $110M railroad customer with 10k on-road assets within the Fleet Management Solutions group. Supervised and led 3 FTE that oversaw customer spend, with a focus on analytics, fleet performance to include size, maintenance, fuel and replacement spend. Provided consulting and leadership around customer dashboards and monthly KPI’s and metrics. Worked with customer to help forecast yearly ordering and understand financial forecast. Mobilized cross functionally with multiple departments to identify customer savings opportunities and forecast savings commitments.

Key Achievements:

Successfully achieved customer year over year savings goal of 5% ($5M)

Develop digital dashboards for the customer as the SME for real time KPI viewing and trending

Led reviews of all Fleet processes and worked to streamline and create Lean projects with stakeholders

Led and presented monthly onsite executive reviews to ensure savings were tracking towards goals

Utilized GIS Technology to track and monitor assets tracking active and under-utilized assets to look at options for redeployment or removal

Supply Chain Manager

Managed supplier network of over 5,000 (500+ contracted) auto dealerships on east-coast that provided new vehicle purchases and deliveries to fleet customers. Responsible for $1.5B of spend through this strategic network. Oversaw the strategic planning and streamlining of the network to channel volume through a tiered structure to leverage spend and increase customer satisfaction. Traveled onsite to qualify and engage in contract negotiation which included a volume purchase rebated plan. Owned wing-to-wing on boarding processes for all suppliers within the network post the initial contracting of the new GE Elite Dealer network

Key Achievements:

President’s award winner for supply chain strategy revenue and savings

Reduced delivery fees within the vendor network by $1.0M

Increased volume purchase rebate revenue stream $500K

Automated volume purchase plan billing and invoice systems

Implemented GIS technology to strategically align dealers to drivers

Decreased avg distance to pickup new vehicle from 19.6 > 9.2

GE CAPITAL IT SOLUTIONS – Minneapolis, MN (1998 - 2004)

Established Information Technology Company of GE with 2200 employees and $3.0 billion in annual revenues.

North American Warranty Leader

Managed warranty program return for all PC and Server based hardware claims. Supervised 3 full-time employees. Oversaw training and certification for all field-based service technicians. Analyzed work flow and delegated tasks. Monitored claim review, risk analysis and dispute resolution. Led weekly meetings to communicate goals and results. Coached employees and facilitated performance reviews. Tracked monthly, quarterly and annual revenue. Worked closely with Finance in GL Reconciliation. Interacted with OEMs, staff and management.

Key Achievements:

Provided leadership in processing IT warranty claims for $3 million in annual revenue

Played a key role in increasing annual revenue capture by over 200% with new CRM logistics system

Performed as the usiness Analyst for all system and application changes to automate and reconcile the general ledger

Systems Business Analyst (ERP Implementation)

Managed logistics and reporting projects for corporate operations and IT using SDLC foundation. Analyzed current processes, identified opportunities for improvement and developed new processes with stakeholders. Performed cost benefit analysis. Worked directly with developers on change requests ensuring that they understood the exact scope of work the logistics group was requesting. Wrote test scripts for application testing, tracked defects and resolved code issues with test script failures. Developed specifications for all reporting requests and data extractions. Tracked project status and milestones. Interacted with logistics, operations, field managers, IT/developers, and executive management.

Key Achievements:

Successfully converted AS/400 mainframe system to CRM/ERP Windows based application

Reduced total logistics business process time/keystrokes by 60%

Automated processes with focus on labor and cost

Completed project within budget for all logistics processes and reporting

National Logistics Sr. Planner

Planned and forecasted inventory levels for multiple facilities. Analyzed stocking levels, developed replenishment models and executed obsolete and excess inventory reductions. Coordinated monthly cycle counts and led yearly physical inventory. Presented quarterly inventory strategies to management and executive team. Monitored security and inventory control processes. Analyzed all contracts for transportation and aligned with sourcing for negotiated terms and contract renewal. Reviewed all environmental processes to ensure EPA laws met or exceeded. Interacted with staff, vendors and management.

Key Achievements:

Successfully planned and maintained inventory levels for 50 US based inventory locations valued at $18M, 1 national warehouse and 7 Canadian branches.

Led inventory processes and lowered physical inventory variances to < $50K where historical losses trended > $500K

Wrote and distributed inventory security policies which reduced unsolvable shortages by 90%.

Decreased E&O inventory by $8mm through proper management partnering with finance which resulted in lowering of the inventory reserves

Developed 3PL model for markets where critical care contracts required local inventory

UNITED STATES ARMY – Fort Sill, OK (1993 - 1996)

Founded in 1775 it is the oldest branch of the armed forces of the United States with 1,073,000 uniformed soldiers

Executive Aide to Colonel and Command Staff

EDUCATION

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Liberal Arts

Capella University**

Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science

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