Ken Black

Sr Staff Commodity Manager @Seagate Technology

Longmont, CO, US
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2015 — Present

Sr Staff Commodity Manager @Seagate Technology

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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

1987 — 1991

Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business

MBA, Finance

1980 — 1984

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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