Nate Simpson

About Nate Simpson

Experienced Supply Chain professional with a proven track record in purchasing, inventory management, reverse logistics, supplier relations and metrics. Demonstrated ability to optimize supply chain operations, provide savings, higher recoveries, and enhanced efficiency of multiple processes. Adept in building supplier relationships and collaborating with internal teams. Skilled in implementing enhanced supply chain tools, processes, and reporting. Experienced at managing supply chain processes, ensuring seamless operations and service levels.Specialties: Problem resolution, multidisciplinary team leadership, operations management, profitable P&L management, budget & business planning, executive strategic planning, recruiting, developing and training managers, purchasing, developing client relationships, invoice management, budgeting, financial management, marketing planning, mentoring, Microsoft access, Microsoft excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft word, office administration, organizational skills, public speaking.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Ferguson

   Aug 2022 — Present · Newport News, VA, US

   Lead a team of 2-4 associates who perform reverse logistics functions and solution vendor collaboration issues.• Developed and built out metrics for our vendor collaboration program.• Completed an eight-month proof of concept with a third-party reverse logistics partner.• Collaborated with multiple teams to create and submit a business case for a National Reverse Logistics roll out.• Participated on the team that won the first ever Power Platform hackathon by building a prototype of a vendor collaboration portal.• Built vendor relationships to drive improvement for priority metrics.• Implemented reverse logistics and PO optimization solutions for the E-Comm business.• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large outsourced reverse logistic project.

Education

• Christopher Newport University

  BA, Communcation Studies

  2004 — 2008