Kris Benedict

About Kris Benedict

Twenty years of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Experience.+Demonstrated track record of delivering results by focusing on simple, innovative solutions.+Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.+Selected for the Newell Office Products Key Manager Development Program+Key strengths in people leadership, cross-functional team building and strategic agility.+Dedicated to assuring product availability and servicing the customers’ needs while achieving financial obligations.+Certifications include: CPIM, C.P.M. and Six Sigma Greenbelt.+Strong international experience in sourcing using different models. Models include, direct purchasing, third party purchasing and working with corporate sourcing teams.Specialties: Certifications include: CPIM, C.P.M. and Six Sigma Greenbelt.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Business System and SAP Support

   Newell Brands

   Jan 2011 — Present

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  BS

• Lesley University

  BS, Business Administration

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• P&L Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Negotiation
• Global Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Demand Planning
• Pricing
• Product Development
• Erp
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Supply Management
• Sourcing
• Kaizen
• Consumer Products
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Sap
• B2b
• Outsourcing
• Six Sigma
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Materials Management
• Logistics
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Sales Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Business Process
• Competitive Analysis