Tyler Akers, Mba, Cpsm Email & Phone Number

Spring Hill, Tennessee, Us

Reports directly to the CFO and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for all Procurement (Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing), Transportation, Logistics, and Quality Engineering teams in a global, multi-country environment. Accountable for leading 13 team members cross-functionally, setting the strategy, maintaining continuity of supply, manufacturing new product introductions, and performing as an advisor to the Executive Team.

Spring Hill, Tennessee, Us

Reported directly to the COO/CFO and a member of the Leadership Team. During tenure, increased scope by organically inheriting Quality Engineering and Strategic Sourcing Teams, adding to current scope of Procurement, Transportation, and Logistics responsibilities. Entrusted with direct leadership responsibility from 2 to 13 team members during tenure, increasing span of influence with a proven track record of leadership and leading organizational change. Promoted to VP in 2024.

Spring Hill, Tennessee, Us

Reported to COO, expanded scope to include Procurement, Transportation, and Logistics. Led 2 team members and joined the Leadership Team in 2021. Promoted to Director in 2022.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Served as Supplier Manager for Canadian business units that provided a $25M annual cost savings to the P&L• Created cost savings initiatives of ~$1M annually by introducing new product repairs in the region.• Maximized repair opportunities by increasing the rate of repaired (yield rate) salvaged cellular devices by ~10%.• Led strategic discussions over pricing and contract negotiations creating $10 per unit cost savings.• Surpassed key performance indicators (KPI) goal by 3%, reaching a monthly average of 98% delivery to commit while overcoming regional instability of parts shortages and replenishment globally. • Nominated to oversee the Same Unit Repair depot program driving a business value of over $7M annually.• Ensured adherence to Supplier Quality Program; 100% pass rate for all quarterly audits for external partners.Position eliminated, with 100’s of others, as part of a global reduction in force.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Mba | Master Of Business Administration, Leadership (3.75 Gpa)

Bs | Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude (3.92 Gpa)