Kurt Wesely Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, TN, US

Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Connecting What Matters™Helping customers deliver what matters.H.B. Fuller adhesive solutions are an integral part of nearly every kind of finished good in the marketplace – from electronics devices and building materials to packaging and filters – and so much moreIn my current role. I utilize SAP and e2open TMS to lead inbound and outbound transportation.

• I am always looking for project opportunities in the Supply Chain arena. While working as an Independent Consultant, I have accepted several challenges including:
• Developed supply chain strategy for mid size printing agency aligning vendors with shipping mode standards and approved core carrier base saving firm 25% of logistics expense
• Acquired and managed new carriers and customers for transportation brokerage firm to meet need for increased revenue and capacity
• Worked with local non-profit agency to define customer needs and redevelop monthly program targeted towards men affected by cancer, meeting their needs for information, support and wellness resources

• Manage procurement team responsible for sourcing logistics service providers, pricing and new supplier implementation to meet contracted customer needs and cost objectives
• Appraise RFP conditions and develop detailed sourcing strategies for Business Development team to present to prospective customer
• Analyze periodic volume, spend analytics and identify trends to help reduce future spend while maintaining customer service levels

• Manage a regional logistics planning team accountable for executing 200 daily truckloads shipping from three mixing centers, four manufacturing plants and dozens of co-pack facilities throughout the North American.
• Design processes to reduce freight spend while improving customer service levels and order fill rates

• Part-time sales position selling household appliances
• Understand customer needs and provide product line expertise to establish customer confidence and build relationships
• Negotiate deals to balance needs of company and customer creating win-win solutions

Walnut Creek, California, US

• Developed and managed 40 new accounts with estimated $160MM annual revenue by determining needs and providing solutions for clients to best service their customers
• Promoted and executed effective supply chain sourcing solutions in an environment challenged by economic recession, high fuel prices, decreasing capacity and increasing inventory costs to meet customer demands

Overland Park, KS, US

• Increased local account revenue 20% by stimulating customer volume with effectively marketed distribution strategies
• Improved corporate account revenue 42% through concentration of customer’s North American Supply Chain strategies and utilizing strengths within carrier’s cross-docking network
• Facilitated innovative logistics solutions resulting in win/win tactics and profitable supply chain strategies for the customer, reducing freight claims and reproduction

• Decreased transportation budget by 40% through proposal to build strategic service provider network and redesign distribution channels to include consolidation and pooling opportunities
• Decreased Canadian supply chain distribution costs by 50% utilizing Six Sigma strategies to close facility, reallocate labor and procure third-party logistics provider which resulted in shorter lead times and increased.
• Optimized supply chain and distribution methods utilizing Lean business methodologies eliminating waste in areas of vendor rate analysis, invoice audit and processing and carrier response time
• Conducted quarterly vendor and employee reviews to measure performance, review goals and create future short-term development plans and improvement opportunities
• Reduced invoice processing time by 50% by implementing EDI processing and working with service providers to utilize standard rate formats and classifications
• Managed reverse logistics and retail buyback programs supporting increased visibility and market share in specific target regions

• Decreased transportation sourcing costs by 25% through development of logistics strategy between client and customers to increase load size and decrease shipment frequency
• Negotiated, developed and executed logistics contracts forming customer-vendor partnerships resulting in an increased customer profile and leverage
• Created and implemented inbound shipping strategies and compliance guidelines for top vendors to reduce lead time and order fulfillment rates while curtailing client assembly line shutdowns by 50% and optimizing order.
• Discovered $1.2MM in overpayments through audit of vendor invoices and validation of shipments and receipts exposing errors in compliance, pricing, and discounts
• Conducted search for and contracted with optimal warehouse providers while recommending proper balance of direct, crossdock and warehouse orders maximizing customer's efficiency

• Decreased annual transportation budget by 25% through standardizing inbound shipping guidelines and paring vendor base to build leverage
• Developed, negotiated and executed plans for one-call service strategy on ground expedited freight, reducing carrier response time for pickup by 50% through contracted relationship with provider possessing.
• Developed and standardized outbound shipping of repair parts to dealer and mechanic network by utilizing aggressive rate negotiations and vendor guidelines to creating partnerships
• Improved first-bill accuracy to 99.9% by standardizing LTL rate structures and audit procedures while managing relationships between clients and third-party freight payment services

Responsible for pricing and distribution scheduling of petroleum products and fuels between storage terminals, customers and retail outlets throughout the United States.

Bba, Transportation, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Mba, Finance

Education record

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General