Ken Black
Sr Staff Commodity Manager @Seagate Technology
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Staff Commodity Manager @Seagate Technology
Longmont, CO
Responsible for global HDD/SSD commodity management activities for Seagate Cloud Systems division, directing supply chain improvements, and implementing process enhancements and cost reduction initiatives.
EDUCATION
Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Industrial Engineering
ABOUT KEN BLACK
Highly focused Manufacturing/Operations Leader with extensive experience contributing to operational performance. Broad-based management responsibilities spanning Product Costing, Purchasing, Materials Management, Production Planning, Forecasting, Production and Manufacturing Engineering. Driven cost reductions averaging 3% per quarter, and tens of millions of dollars in quarterly savings. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management optimizing processes and reducing costs. Results driven manager capable of driving actions across functional groups to achieve desired results. Reputation for strong work ethic and commitment to corporate success. Proven results in both OEM and Contract Manufacturing environments. Specialties:* Cost Analysis/Strategy * Supplier Negotiations * Vendor Management * Continuous Process Improvement * Inventory Control/Reduction * Global Supply Chains * Materials Management * Executive Presentations * Budget Management * Team Training/Development
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