Daniel Duwe

About Daniel Duwe

Senior Leader in supply chain with a customer service focus establishing a vision that develops and leads supply chain operations to be the Best In Class from a local, regional, or national level utilizing Change Management and Cultural change techniques. Experienced in orchestrating exemplary supply chain operations and customer service when planning, organizing, and guiding the activities of the team in serving both external and internal customers. Operations continuously improve and evolve through the utilization of Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to meet KPI and P&L targets. Experienced in client/supplier development, integration, relations, and contract negotiations from small to multi million-dollar accounts. Able to communicate on all levels of an organization building rapport and long-term relationships.Specialties: Supply Chain Strategic Vision & Direction, P&L Management, Multi-facility Management and Integration, Logistics, Project Management, Customer Service Development, Capital Acquisitions and Purchasing, Contract Negotiations, Continuous Process Improvement, Organizational and Team Development, Day to Day Operations Management, Fiscal Planning and Budgeting, Human Resource Management, Account Management, Client Relationship Development, Conflict Resolution, Startups and Acquisitions, Cost ManagementConnect with me at d•••••••@gmail.comAll Invitations to Connect Welcome, No IDK.LION-LinkedIn Open Networker

Experience

1. National Director Supply Management

   Quest Diagnostics

   Apr 2024 — Present · US

   Directs and leads the national supply chain operation optimizing processes to achieve annual KPI\'s reducing cost while improving service to the lab operations. Key leader representing supply management in the numerous lab projects occurring throughout the company. Developing the supply chain leadership, focused on skills for future leaders needed in building strong teams with success in servicing the labs.Standardizing numerous supply chain processes as the operation was continues to transition to a center led culture.Collaborate with finance, risk management, and audit in developing key supply chain SOP\'s optimizing process while maintaining excellence service with minimal risk to the company.Develop a national Local contract team supporting the company with low cost contracts requiring key Performa to be met limiting risk to the company.Leading regional supply chain teams in transition to national standard to service the labs and meeting KPI\'s with cost savings.Developed and direct the Daily Management process in collaboration with the national Business Transformation team enhancing daily operational processes to include standard work, roles & responsibilities and etc.

Education

• Davenport University

  Business management

  1992 — 1996

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  Master’s Degree, Supply Chain Management

  2017 — 2018

• Spec Howard School of Broadcasts Arts

  Technical, Broadcast Electronics

  1984 — 1985

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  B.S., Management

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Vendor Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Integration
• Budgets
• Purchasing
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Time Management
• Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• P&L Management
• Logistics
• Training
• New Business Development
• Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Team Leadership
• Leadership