Derek Wiest
Senior Supply Chain Planner at BASF
- Role
- Senior Supply Chain Planner at BASF
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Wiest
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Pennsylvania State University in the SMEAL College of Business with a B.S. Supply Chain Management & Information Systems accompanied by a minor in the German Language. Since College I have worked at US Steel in various different supply chain roles.
Experience
Senior Supply Chain Planner
Jan 2024 — Present · Monaca, PA, US
In charge of all bulk raw material ordering/deliveries for our Monaca production site. Oversee 30+ raw materials and work to optimize plant production while simultaneously reducing demurrage through the use of truck, rail and barge deliveries. Work hand in hand with the railroad to ensure daily switches at the plant and work cross functionally with procurement, product managers, logistics and our sister sites for troubleshooting, vetting and onboarding vendors for new opportunities or to correct any challenges or supply disruptions that may arise. We also interact daily with operations to ensure continuity and ease of operations and identify any areas for improvements/cost savings.
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2014 — 2018
Cumberland Valley High School
High School, General Studies
2010 — 2014
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