Kristen (Nederostek) Huymaier CPIM, CSCP

Own end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution within a custom automation manufacturing environment, overseeing procurement, materials management, inventory governance, logistics, and stockroom operations. Lead a team of six and partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to align delivery performance, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and working capital objectives. Strategic Impact: Reduced working capital by $2M through inventory segmentation, planning governance, and material control discipline Delivered $500K in annual cost savings through supplier strategy, negotiation leadership, and purchasing standardization Established formal inventory governance framework (ABC classification, safety stock strategy, cycle counting) to improve visibility, ERP integrity, and executive decision support Designed and implemented structured buying and sourcing processes to strengthen financial controls and approval discipline Built vendor performance scorecards and accountability cadence to improve quality, delivery reliability, and supplier partnerships Developed KPI dashboards and operating rhythms that elevated supply chain reporting to a strategic leadership level Centralized stockroom operations to improve material traceability, flow, and production readiness

Directed integrated production planning and materials operations, leading 6 direct and 16 indirect reports within a complex manufacturing environment. Strategic Contributions: Strengthened cross-functional planning governance between operations, materials, and leadership to improve schedule stability Enhanced demand-to-production alignment and capacity visibility Improved communication cadence across functional teams to support delivery performance and execution reliability

Directed production planning, materials, stockrooms, and shipping & receiving operations with 6 direct and 16 indirect reports. Strengthened cross-functional planning cadence and execution discipline.

Led supply chain process transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, cost discipline, and operational scalability. Strategic Contributions: Reduced order placement cycle time by 66%, improving responsiveness and planning efficiency Drove initiatives contributing $250K in annual enterprise cost savings Improved workflow standardization and supply chain process visibility

Led demand planning and S&OP transformation across a 3,000+ SKU portfolio. Strategic Contributions: Implemented formal S&OP governance process, aligning commercial, operations, and finance functions Reduced inventory by $1.14M while sustaining service performance Elevated demand planning discipline and cross-functional forecast alignment

Collaborate with VP of Operations, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure adherence to strategic plan, review operations, and make decisions about daily schedule. Lead inventory forecasting, planning, and buying for US sector. Communicate with freight broker on inbound containers from point of origin to delivery. Supervise and mentor purchasing and inventory planning teams. Conduct analysis into stocking strategy and inventory planning to maximize performance. Manage inventory within three distribution centers. Collaborate with sales team in preparation of large orders/projects. Sustain appropriate inventory levels for each SKU in partnership with Production. Achievements: Served as point of contact for vendor factories in China, Korea, and Taiwan. Spearheaded integration of best practices programs, utilizing company guidelines and industry standards. Earned CPIM and CSCP certifications during tenure.

Managed inventory across 3 distribution centers and coordinated inbound international logistics.

Managed performance of external freight brokers for inbound and outbound logistics, as well as oversaw customer fulfillment and service levels at each distribution center. Collaborated with colleagues in UK and Australia to develop global supply chain policies. Achievements: Saved $20K by changing freight brokers. Led improvements in inventory turns from 2.5-3.0. Implemented ABC classification on finished goods, improving production and sales forecasting. Served on Safety Committee responsible for training staff and overseeing compliance efforts. Promoted to management position in 2013.

Description: Communicated sourcing and product availability to clients. Led forecasting for multiple DCs, including seasonal profiling and safety stock level definitions. Reviewed and implemented KPIs and performance metrics, as well as generated related reports. Collaborated with sales and marketing teams on business development, opportunity identification, and product rollouts. Oversaw replenishment of SKU base from pre-selected global vendor network. Achievements: Reduced freight costs and minimized lead times through effective coordination of stock. Improved customer service level and satisfaction rankings for two major corporate accounts. Streamlined CCP process through development of tools that enabled faster decision making. Promoted multiple times during tenure from Customer Planner Liaison to Buyer and management role.

Supported 4 distribution centers across forecasting, safety-stock strategy, KPI reporting, and replenishment.

Cultivated and sustained relationships with customers and freight carriers. Coordinated TL/LTL shipments, with major national accounts. Resolved pickup and delivery issues, including serving as after hours carrier contact. Achievement: Facilitated training for new hires.

Managed ~100 TL/LTL shipments per month and mentored new team members.