Ryan Mead Email & Phone Number

United States

As the Director of Supply Chain, I focus on creating the most efficient and cost-effective supply chain for Benelli USA. Consolidating, refining, and communicating are the terms that guide me as I consider the challenges and opportunities we face. At Benelli USA, we work to create a lean environment, and that requires continual optimization. It also.

Accokeek, MD

Focusing on people and strategy, I ensured that our independent sales channel had the resources and products needed to meet their customers' needs. From setting and implementing the strategic direction for Benelli USA's independent sales channel for the U.S. family of brands-Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti USA, and Chapuis, we met the short and long-term.

Accokeek, MD

In this newly created position, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the S&OP Process for the Benelli USA family of brands -Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti USA, and Chapuis. I focused on working collaboratively with key stakeholders across departments to balance supply, demand, and fulfillment. I gathered monthly data and provided.

Virginia Beach, VA

• ADS provides industry-leading tactical gear, special operational equipment and logistics support solutions to DOD and federal agencies in support of homeland security as well as security, government and protective.
• Developed relationships with new and existing suppliers increasing margin category sales by 618K in 2013 through margin analysis, negotiating enhanced terms with suppliers, and aggressive marketing to customer base.
• Created and executed a comprehensive management plan with each partner supplier that supported profitable growth through targeted marketing, assessing risk profiles, identifying and replicating previous successes, and.
• Developed long term supplier management strategies with end users, internal departments, and third party suppliers through outstanding follow up, monthly progress reports, and streamlining acquisition processes.
• Backed sales team with market analysis on key products by customer, recommended procurement avenues, sourcing, pricing, and deal strategies; generating new business and increasing profit margin by 51% in 2012; 68%.
• Collaborated with Category/Sales teams to design and implement supplier specific solutions.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Provided unique solutions to customer requirements, identified new target customers in territory and managed the sales process from inception to delivery that resulted in increased total dollar sales from $2.4M in 2010.
• Highly organized and demonstrated a track record of great follow-through, while still managing a high volume of processing responsibilities for my territory which included all USAF bases in Louisiana, Arkansas.
• Proficient in government contracting vehicles including Fed Biz Ops, GSA, FedBid, DOD EMALL, and DLA/DOD contracts.
• Served as interim USAF Inside Team Manager, providing sales forecasting, revised deal strategies, and metrics reports to assist current team members with territory management.
• Created profitable, long term relationships with USAF troops and contractors.
• Possess strong strategic and analytical skills required to analyze customer problems and develop creative and effective solutions.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Blackbaud is a technology solutions provider to over 25,000 non profit organizations across the world.
• Consulted with nonprofit organizations to help improve operational efficiency and fulfill mission statements.
• Worked directly with clients to harvest data about their constituents through various query tools.
• Helped clients create exceptional constituent outreach programs through various strategic outlets.
• Updated and maintained client facing online resources, integral to Blackbaud’s receipt of the “Ten Best Web Support Sites” award awarded by The Association of Support Professionals.
• Assisted with the enhancement, product design and rollout of software updates and releases.

Greater Atlanta Area

• ControlScan provides Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance solutions that specifically fit the needs of small- and mid-sized merchants
• Designed, created, and maintained all marketing material presented both internally and externally.
• Constructed extensive training presentation for incoming sales force.
• Directed the design and application of the sales process.
• Created and delivered executive presentations presented to key prospects such as Turner Broadcasting System, PEER1 web hosting, Bank of America, Synovus, First Data and McAfee.

B.S., Consumer Economics

* Completed The University of Georgia leadership training acquiring real world experience and multicultural leadership approaches.

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