Quinn Morrison

Supply Chain Manager
Phone: (206) 555-7834
Address: Seattle, WA 98101
Website: https://linkedin.com/in/quinnmorrison
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  • Results-driven Supply Chain Manager with 7+ years of progressive experience optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations across manufacturing and distribution environments
  • Proven track record managing $38M+ in annual procurement spend, leading cross-functional teams of 8+ professionals, and delivering measurable improvements in cost reduction, inventory optimization, and supplier performance
  • Expertise in ERP implementation, demand planning, vendor relationship management, and process improvement methodologies with demonstrated ability to navigate supply chain disruptions while maintaining service levels above 95%

Professional Experience

Pacific Electronics Manufacturing

Supply Chain Manager

March 2020 – Present
  • Lead 8-person supply chain team managing $38M annual procurement spend across 180+ suppliers, overseeing procurement, inventory planning, logistics coordination, and vendor performance for electronics manufacturing operation with 3,500+ SKUs
  • Directed 14-month SAP S/4HANA implementation across procurement and inventory modules, managing cross-functional team of 10 and coordinating with external consultants, delivering project 6% under $2.8M budget while achieving 98.7% inventory accuracy within first quarter post-launch
  • Redesigned supplier evaluation and segmentation strategy using data-driven scorecarding methodology, reducing supplier base from 240 to 180 strategic partners while improving overall supplier quality scores from 84% to 96% and reducing defect rates by 31%
  • Navigated 2021-2022 semiconductor shortage crisis by establishing dual-sourcing relationships across 3 geographic regions, implementing safety stock protocols for 85 critical components, and leading weekly cross-functional risk reviews, maintaining 94% on-time delivery despite industry-wide disruptions affecting competitors
  • Collaborated with sales, finance, and operations teams to develop integrated S&OP process, reducing forecast error from 28% to 14% and optimizing inventory investment to decrease carrying costs by $1.9M annually while reducing stockouts by 42%
  • Negotiated multi-year contracts with 12 strategic suppliers leveraging volume consolidation and payment term optimization, achieving $2.4M in annual cost savings while securing price protection during inflationary period
  • Implemented demand-driven inventory optimization model using ABC analysis and service-level differentiation, reducing overall inventory investment by 24% while strategically increasing safety stock for A-items and improving fill rate for top customers from 91% to 97%
  • Led sustainability initiative to assess and reduce supply chain carbon footprint, partnering with logistics providers to optimize transportation modes and routes, resulting in 18% reduction in freight-related emissions and $340K annual transportation cost savings

Northwest Distribution Solutions

Senior Supply Chain Analyst

June 2018 – March 2020
  • Managed procurement operations for $18M annual spend across raw materials and packaging components, supporting 3 distribution centers serving Pacific Northwest region with 1,200+ SKUs
  • Analyzed supplier performance data and led quarterly business reviews with top 25 vendors, identifying improvement opportunities that increased on-time delivery rates from 87% to 94% and reduced lead time variability by 35%
  • Designed and implemented vendor-managed inventory (VMI) program for 8 high-volume suppliers, reducing internal procurement workload by 40% while improving inventory turns from 6.2 to 8.7 and decreasing stockouts by 28%
  • Collaborated with warehouse operations team to optimize inventory placement and slotting strategy, reducing pick times by 22% and improving order fulfillment accuracy from 96.1% to 99.3%
  • Led cross-functional project team to evaluate and select new transportation management system (TMS), defining requirements, managing vendor selection process, and supporting implementation that reduced freight costs by 14% through improved carrier selection and load optimization
  • Developed comprehensive supply chain KPI dashboard using Power BI, providing real-time visibility into procurement, inventory, and logistics metrics for senior leadership decision-making

Cascade Manufacturing Group

Supply Chain Analyst

July 2016 – June 2018
  • Supported procurement and planning operations for industrial equipment manufacturer with $12M annual material spend and 800+ active SKUs across 4 product lines
  • Conducted spend analysis and supplier consolidation study that identified $680K in annual savings opportunities through volume leveraging and reduced supplier base by 18% while maintaining supply continuity
  • Implemented cycle counting program and inventory accuracy improvement initiative, increasing inventory record accuracy from 89% to 97% and enabling reduction in safety stock levels by $420K
  • Coordinated with quality assurance and engineering teams to qualify 6 alternative suppliers for critical components, reducing single-source dependencies from 34% to 19% and improving supply chain resilience

Education & Certifications

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management

Graduated: June 2016
Relevant Coursework: Global Logistics Management, Strategic Procurement, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Supply Chain Analytics

Certifications

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

APICS

2021

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

APICS

2019

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Six Sigma

2020

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

ISM

In Progress, Expected completion December 2024

Publications & Presentations

Building Supply Chain Resilience Through Strategic Supplier Diversification: A Manufacturing Case Study

Supply Chain Management Review

September 2023
Co-authored analysis of multi-sourcing strategy implementation during component shortage crisis, detailing risk assessment methodology and supplier qualification process that reduced single-source dependencies by 58%

Implementing Demand-Driven Inventory Optimization in Mid-Sized Manufacturing Environments

APICS Pacific Northwest Chapter Conference

May 2023
Presented findings and lessons learned from 18-month inventory optimization project, including change management strategies and quantified business outcomes ($1.9M cost reduction, 6-point service level improvement)

Skills

ERP & Supply Chain Systems: SAP S/4HANA (MM, PP, SD modules – implementation & optimization), Oracle SCM Cloud, NetSuite ERP, Manhattan WMS, MercuryGate TMS, Kinaxis RapidResponse
Analytics & Reporting Tools: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VBA, complex modeling, solver optimization), Power BI, Tableau, SQL (query writing and data analysis), statistical forecasting methods
Supply Chain Methodologies & Frameworks: Six Sigma (Green Belt certified), Lean Manufacturing principles, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), APICS SCOR Framework, Demand-Driven MRP, ABC/XYZ inventory classification
Operational & Functional Expertise: Strategic sourcing and procurement, supplier relationship management, demand planning and forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics and transportation management, warehouse operations, contract negotiation, supplier quality management, risk mitigation and business continuity planning
Leadership & Business Capabilities: Cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management and influence, change management and process improvement, budget management and cost control, vendor negotiation and relationship building, project management, crisis management and problem-solving

Awards & Recognition

Supply Chain Excellence Award

Pacific Electronics Manufacturing

2023
Recognized for leading supplier diversification initiative during semiconductor shortage that maintained production continuity while competitors faced shutdowns, resulting in $4.2M in protected revenue and strengthened customer relationships

Operational Innovation Award

Pacific Electronics Manufacturing

2022
Honored for designing and implementing demand-driven inventory optimization model that reduced inventory investment by $1.9M while simultaneously improving customer service levels from 91% to 97%

Cost Savings Champion

Northwest Distribution Solutions

2019
Awarded for vendor-managed inventory program implementation that delivered $580K in annual cost reductions through improved inventory turns and reduced procurement overhead while enhancing supplier collaboration