Supply Chain Inventory Control

Kenneth L. Saville 214-***-**** cell • ****************@*****.*** • LinkedIn Profile

Supply Chain Specialist – Logistics and Materials Management Inventory Control Procurement Excellence Cross-Functional Leadership Supplier and Partner Relations A forward-thinking supply chain expert with 20+ years of experience optimizing manufacturing operations and inventory management systems across Boeing and Raytheon Technologies. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to implement lean methodologies, resulting in a 30% reduction in shortages and a 98% improvement in inventory accuracy. Developed and authored new procurement processes, significantly reducing supplier lead times while ensuring AS9100 compliance and quality standards. Proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar projects, establishing cost-effective warehouse operations, and creating comprehensive supply chain training programs that have educated over 500 analysts. Expertise:

Strategic Core Competencies: Procurement Management & Strategic Sourcing - Global Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence - Manufacturing Operations & Quality Control - Partner & Supplier Relationship Management - Financial Analysis & Cost Optimization - Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Development - Quality Process Implementation & Technical Documentation - Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement - Inventory Control & Demand Planning

Technical Proficiencies: SAP/ERP Systems - MRP Implementation - AS9100 Standards - MMAS Certification - Boeing Global Systems

(WARs, Parts Page) - GOLDesp - Technical Writing & Process Documentation - Manufacturing System Validation - Production Control Systems

Industry Expertise: Aerospace Manufacturing - Commercial Contracting - FAA Compliance - Service Bulletin Compliance - Post- production Support - Government Property Management - AOG Support - Aviation Supply Chain - Warranty Requirements Management

Executive Career Progression

Boeing Global Services, Dallas, TX 2022 to 2025

Supply Chain Specialist – Kitting Group

Executed demand planning and material control for Service Bulletin Kits mandated by FAA and Boeing for specific 747 out-of- production/post-production aircraft operated by UPS, Atlas Air, Cargolux, Lufthansa, and numerous major 747 operators.

Forecasted requirements for warranty kits extending over 8 years for service bulletins issued on 747 components.

Ensured timely component availability for kits to meet demand and satisfy compliance requirements established by Service Bulletin mandates for Operators.

Utilized advanced systems, including SAP, WARs, and other proprietary Boeing Global Systems, such as the Boeing Parts Page.

Collaborated extensively with Boeing Global Change Board, Boeing Commercial Warranty Group, Boeing Global Supplier Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and other internal organizations to manufacture and procure parts for kit assembly. General Mills, Dallas, TX (remote) 2022

Materials Coordinator - Contract

Executed comprehensive supply chain coordination to resolve critical material disruptions from external suppliers supporting General Mills' manufacturing operations

Leveraged advanced supply chain management tools to ensure adherence to production schedules and minimize operational downtime

Conducted strategic analysis to identify systemic inefficiencies and develop actionable recommendations for enhanced supply chain performance with external manufacturing partners

Delivered comprehensive strategic recommendations addressing supply chain process optimization, including targeted solutions to mitigate material disruptions, eliminate production schedule bottlenecks, resolve inventory shortages, and enhance operational efficiency through improved role definition and process standardization Raytheon Technologies, Dallas, TX 2021 to 2022

MRP (SAP) Production Control Specialist, Raytheon Intelligence and Space Company

Performed Master Resource Planning (MRP) on SAP while monitoring and maintaining inventory for intelligence and space programs.

Managed MRP scheduling and inventory control across various product lines and executed all paper and SAP system transactions.

Led "Line-flow" factory production control monthly inventories to maintain and monitor inventory accuracy.

Analyzed and identified material availability and developed material control strategies for "Waffle Pack" and "Reel & Tape" inventories.

Developed comprehensive production plans and detailed schedules for multiple product lines while maintaining effective production activity.

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Established innovative production control and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce excess inventory, and decrease scrap rate.

Monitored and maintained precise records on material deficiencies, manufacturing bill of materials (BOMs), and other manufacturing operations in SAP–PRISM.

The Boeing Company, Everett, WA 2007 to 2020

Procurement Analyst, Supply Chain, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Division (April 2019 to July 2020)

Led Plan/Source Functional Excellence Team on projects to enhance procurement processes and update or create new procedures supporting Boeing Commercial Procurement.

Authored new Supplier Quality/Procurement Process and Procedure requiring procurement agents to verify and validate new suppliers' manufacturing systems for AS9100 and Boeing compliance before contract award. Achieved a significant reduction in supplier lead times.

Created a new Procurement/Supplier Finance Arrears Process and Procedure, instructing procurement agents and procurement financial analysts on collection procedures for delinquent supplier payments per contract terms. Supply Chain Management Analyst, Materials Management, Boeing Test and Evaluation Division (May 2014 to April 2019)

Established cost-effective processes for Materials Management, inventory management, and warehouse operations for the Boeing Test & Evaluation Materials Management organization. Enhanced warehouse deliveries to internal customers.

Improved warehouse operations and elevated physical inventory accuracy to 98 percent, matching system inventory counts in GOLDesp.

Established two Commonly Held Inventory Part (CHIP) warehouses in Seattle, Washington, and St. Louis, Missouri, housing over three thousand different part numbers available for flight and lab test requirements.

Increased, maintained, and monitored CHIP Inventory utilizing Min/Max ordering methodology. Reduced excess parts and increased inventory turns.

Successfully achieved Materials Management Accounting System (MMAS) certification for a Government Property warehouse through collaboration with a cross-functional team from Boeing Defense and Boeing Test & Evaluation. Reduced overall inventory expense and inventory footprint through dedicated Government Property warehouse implementation. Supply Chain Management Analyst, Materials Manager, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Division (April 2007 to May 2010; 2013 to 2014)

Served as a 787 Supply Chain Management Analyst on the multi-discipline team on the factory floor to provide just-in-time parts according to the production schedule for 787 manufacturing.

Led, coached, and mentored a team of both hourly and salaried employees on the third shift. Developed and taught supply chain courses for Boeing Supply Chain Academy.

Established two 787 "Point of Use" Final Assembly warehouses for 787 Materials Management in 13 weeks. Opened ahead of schedule, providing parts to manufacturing operations.

Developed and implemented Lean methodologies to improve various production, logistics, and delivery processes for 787 final assembly and Auburn Materials Division, reducing shortages by over 30 percent.

Developed a comprehensive Supply Chain Management Analyst (SCMA) curriculum for Boeing Supply Chain Academy, which was implemented as part of onboarding new SCMAs. Delivered curriculum to over five hundred SCMAs in the Puget Sound Area and provided instructional training on additional Supply Chain topics to senior SCMAs. Customer Service Specialist, Material Service-AOG/Emergent Team, Boeing Global Services Division (May 2011 to September 2013)

Ensured optimal customer experience by providing support, procurement, and delivery dates to customer airlines and resolved complex issues through effective troubleshooting and viable solution identification. Financial Procurement Analyst, 787 Procurement Program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Division (May 2010 to May 2011)

Assessed estimates and established pricing for the 787 Spare Parts Catalog for Partners and Suppliers and evaluated cost recovery claims for 787 partners and suppliers.

Developed and Implemented a new 787 Cost Recovery Process and Procedure used to recover substantial costs from 787 suppliers and partners.

Education

Friends University - Master of Science in Total Quality Management- Business Southern Nazarene University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting

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