August S.
Vice President Supply Chain
- Role
- Vice President Supply Chain Planning at ICU Medical
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About August S.
Dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain Executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth in the medical devices industry. Expertise in organizational design, strategy implementation, and cross-functional leadership. Known for delivering tangible results, including significant backorder reductions, inventory savings, and cash flow preservation. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and ISO13485 compliance. Adept at building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation. Committed to driving sustainable growth and delivering value across complex supply chain ecosystems.Specialties: LeadershipSupply Chain StrategyOperations IntegrationDemand Planning / ForecastingSIOP / S & OPProduction PlanningSales Operations ManagementInventory Control and OptimizationProcess ImprovementProduction Planning and Scheduling
Experience
Vice President Supply Chain Planning
Jun 2022 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US
Spearheaded Best Class Planning implementation to bolster key businesses and IBP Processes. Formed and cultivated a top-tier team across parent and acquired entities. Established formal processes for global New Product Launches (NPI) & end of life planning (EOL) planning. Slashed backorders by 86% from peak levels in May 2022. Overhauled Demantra configuration, elevating statistical forecast accuracy by 30%. Executed closed-loop integration of Global S & OP Process, SIOP, and IBP. Pioneered Financial Reconciliation process, cutting forecast bias by 30%. Transitioned plant measurement to volume and mix PVA, enhancing accuracy. Instituted cross-functional integrated planning into financial cost roll and LTP. Implemented RCCP Capacity planning, boosting manufacturing agility and stability. Led Oracle ERP, Demantra, and ASCP integration for streamlined planning. Engineered a robust Inventory Management Process, yielding a $90M (13%) cash flow improvement. Introduced Bi-Weekly Service Review Process with monthly operational deep dives, enhancing recovery plans.
Education
San José State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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