Kendra Bessey

About Kendra Bessey

Dedicated, assertive and enthusiastic manager with effective communication and critical thinking skills. A professional who excels in collaborating directly with stakeholders of all levels and disciplines, serving as a front-facing ambassador and point of contact for Customers. Thrives in pressurized customer-focused situations, ensuring strict timeliness and quality standards are consistently met and adapting to changing demands with pragmatism. Proven abilities in managing projects, multicultural organizations, supply chain, regulatory compliance, procurement, and material management. Thirteen years of experience in program/project/supply management overseeing the lifecycles and supply chain of multiple products on a global scale. Experienced in strategic planning and sourcing, project scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership. Four years people management experience leading 11 direct reports on a major customer account generating $150M+ in revenue. Primary focus in managing 12K+ diverse and complex programs amongst 300+ vendors. Responsible for lifecycle, inventory, new product introduction (NPI), excess and obsolescence (E&O), and cost management. Two years of involvement in regulatory compliance within the oil and gas industry. Familiar with the compliance rules and regulations (SEMS II, COS, ISO 17021, CFR etc.) relating to the industry, and experienced in evaluating and monitoring a company’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Completed an MS from Stephen F. Austin State University as well as a BS from Stephen F. Austin State University. Professional objective of joining a values-driven organization, with potential to thrive and have maximum impact.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Operations Manager

   Microsoft

   Jul 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Master of Science, Biology; Biology

  2006 — 2008