Curtis Killam

-Led forecasting, sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management activities for a manufacturer and distributor of oral surgery and dental biomaterials, instruments, and implants. -Developed forecasting models to maintain stock of human allograft tissue, xenograft material, machined implants and instruments, and various raw materials -Worked with sales force and key suppliers to ensure proper stocking levels -Coordinated with tissue banks to maintain compliance with FDA and AATB standards -Navigated continuously changing regulatory and business environments and led process changes as needed -Developed inventory and tracking dashboards and reports in Microsoft PowerBI

· Project manager for new product development in the orthopedics industry · Ensured on-time delivery of multiple large global new product launches at a time · Collaborated with internal and external partners in multiple countries to ensure projects met timeline and budgetary goals · Collaborated on monthly S&OP process in order to ensure adequate inventory and resources to meet launch goals · Managed development with external manufacturers from source selection to product launch · Navigated continuously changing regulatory and business environments and led process changes as needed · Communicated to global and US partners across multiple levels of the organization

· Created and maintained forecasts for equipment and spare parts inventory for domestic distribution network and 8 global distribution partners · Restructured supply chain from using a third-party service-based organization to in-house purchasing and distribution · Reduced the cost of spare parts, domestic and international freight, and repairs across the organization over 25% · Managed domestic and international distribution of large industrial equipment from multiple facilities · Optimized the flow of materials from global supply base to US warehouse as well as direct to customers

· Directed an omni-channel distribution network of 4 distribution centers and 2 production facilities · Created, maintained, and updated all ISO 9001 documentation and processes · Orchestrated multiple Lean and Kaizen projects resulting in extensive cost savings · Optimized distribution and order fulfillment processes to multiple key clients, including Wal-Mart, Amazon, and AutoZone · Negotiated contracts and service level agreements with multiple public warehouses

Project Manager for various operations initiatives including package redesign, UDI, and software implementations Field inventory management and optimization Medical device forecasting and purchasing Data analysis and modeling Capital asset tracking and analysis

· Successfully managed multiple projects, including package re-design, software implementations, FDA Unique Device Identifier rollout, and new ERP selection · Spearheaded inventory optimization efforts to reduce field inventory by 30% · Managed asset utilization team to Increase capital asset efficiency by 25% · Developed and implemented complex data models and executive summaries

· Managed an inventory staff of 10 and supervised 120 warehouse staff · Ensured 99% or better inventory accuracy in a high-volume distribution facility · Managed inventory control, returns management, and ISO 9001 compliance · Project manager for multiple Lean Six Sigma initiatives responsible for 25% improvement in picking productivity, 20% reduction in RMA processing times, and the elimination of a need for third shift · Project manager for special Wal-Mart and Home Depot initiatives, including Wal-Mart store resets, and repackaging all Home Depot store stock to match updated branding

Sales support EDI development

Negotiated bulk software licenses with multiple vendors Designed new department website Maintain and track U of MD software licenses

Studied business administration and management with a concentration in operations and supply chain management.