KYLE VAN VLEET
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with extensive experience at Comfortex Window Fashions and Morrisette Packaging, excelling in inventory management and capacity planning. Proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier performance. Strong analytical thinker and effective communicator, adept at resolving discrepancies and driving efficiency across operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Morrisette Paper Inc.
Charlotte
08.2024 - Current
- Managed corporate purchasing for all kraft paper supplies, ensuring timely procurement across the 6 locations.
- Oversaw poly and corrugated commodity items from order placement to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices, delivery receipts, and products received from vendors to maintain procurement accuracy.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Stocked and maintained inventory levels at consignment warehouses to support operational needs.
Network Supply Planner
Comfortex Window Fashions
Watervliet
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated supply chain operations across planning, logistics, and warehouse functions at 4 Hunter Douglas facilities, enhancing collaboration across domestic and international sites.
- Assessed vendor capabilities, capacity, quality, service levels, and financial stability during vendor selection processes, contributing to informed partnership decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on new product launches and changes in demand patterns.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans.
- Collaborated with departments to align demand planning forecasts with actual inventory levels, ensuring consistent supply availability.
- Purchased and maintained optimal inventory levels using MRP for all facilities planned for. Reviewed bi-weekly for any changes needed for optimal planning.
Supply Planner
Comfortex Window Fashions
Watervliet
11.2016 - 01.2023
- Coordinated supply chain operations across planning, logistics and warehouse operations using MRP in SAP SE9 system. Experience with SAP EP2 and EP1 systems prior to SAP upgrades.
- Maintained and planned supply for over 65% of the companies inventoried SKUs.
- Implemented inventory control processes to minimize stockouts and overstock issues.
- Ensured alignment between demand planning forecasts and actual inventory levels through regular collaboration with other departments.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Constantly coordinating with warehouse and accounting departments to work out invoice and receiving discrepancies.
- Experience with international vendors and coordinating international shipments with freight forwarders.
Inventory Control Specialist
Comfortex Window Fashions
Watervliet
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed and implemented strategies that enhanced inventory processes.
- Organized inventory to ensure all products remained easily accessible and efficiently stored.
- Reconciled physical counts with digital records and resolved discrepancies.
- Monitored slow-moving or obsolete items to minimize excess stock and reduce carrying costs.
- Presented variance reports on high-cost fabric lines to management, including weekly scrap calculations to identify production issues.
- Led year end physical inventory and maintained this role throughout time at Comfortex due to great proficiency and reliability while in this position.
QA Test Analyst
InfoEd Corporation
Albany
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Fostered timely resolution of QC investigations related to deviations, test failures, or acceptance criteria issues.
- Facilitated communication between client and system engineers to address issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Global Supply Chain Management
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY05-2014
Skills
- Inventory management
- Supply chain coordination
- ERP/MRP systems proficiency
- Negotiation tactics
- Capacity planning
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork orientation
- Strong communication skills
Additional Information
SAP super-user from Comfortex plant for Hunter Douglas SAP SE9 upgrade, Utilize low cost region sourcing, Hunter Douglas China & Mexico for savings, Instrumental in minimizing and reducing Comfortex plant inventory by 60% in 2023 for the 2024 move to Mexico facility
Languages
Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Morrisette Paper Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Network Supply Planner
Comfortex Window Fashions
01.2023 - 03.2024
Supply Planner
Comfortex Window Fashions
11.2016 - 01.2023
Inventory Control Specialist
Comfortex Window Fashions
09.2015 - 11.2016
QA Test Analyst
InfoEd Corporation
07.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Global Supply Chain Management
Clarkson University