Kyle Ballard Email & Phone Number

Sandy, UT, US

• Responsible for the supply plans that enable the wet network to meet service standards and total delivered cost objectives in a capacity-constrained environment, interacting cross-functionally to support business.
• Managed wet product portfolios and implemented a Fill Rate Review process that drove a 17% increase in fill rate and improved customer service levels.
• Increased Supply Chain Savings by $500,000 by minimizing unproductive inventory and identifying cost-saving opportunities, resulting in improved financial performance.
• Consistently met or exceeded key performance metrics, including inventory turns, service levels, and forecast accuracy, resulting in improved business performance and increased customer satisfaction.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Experienced Senior Supply Chain Analyst with expertise in customer engagement and supply chain operations with a focus on Pet Speciality and Club distribution channels
• Skilled in analyzing complex data sets and developing innovative strategies to improve supply chain performance and meet customer needs
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build strong customer and stakeholder relationships
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and continuously improving processes for increased efficiency

Scottsdale, AZ

• Maximized supply chain savings by reducing excess turn inventory across plants through analysis and alignment on product shelf life standards, driving $100,000 in immediate savings
• Implemented a standard process that drove step change improvement in fill rate and service levels
• Mitigated compliance measures through project initiatives and customer relationships, driving over $1MM in supply chain savings
• Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, demand planning, and finance to improve internal forecasting

Greater St. Louis Area

Plano, TX

Proactively managed marketing data for accuracy and campaigns and provided support for database management including managing prospect list and client records

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Supported Purina sales team by analyzing product information to identify and correct inaccurate information between Wal-Mart and Purina’s supply chain systems. These corrections improved order efficiency between the.
• Developed and implemented a method to correct the problem of inaccurate information. Once implemented, the method saved $14 million/year in lost product sales
• Created an Excel template to improve accuracy in the case-picking process and improve overall profitability by decreasing costs due to case-picking errors

Plano, Texas

Proactively managed marketing data for accuracy and campaigns and provided support for database management including managing prospect list and client records

Analyzed 35 customer calls a day and determined appropriate action to positively impact customer retention and coordinated tasks and information between customers, dealers, and Toyota to ensure customer satisfaction

Irving, Texas

Provided assistance and care to animals and clients, including grooming and pet care; Prepared and led team meetings, including proposals on how to increase productivity.

Master'S Of Science, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 3.59

Master'S Of Science, Supply Chain Management

Exchange Program: Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management,, 3.87

Activities and Societies: Davidson Management Honors Program

High School

Activities and Societies: Debate Team, National Honor Society