Ryan Stillmaker

Operations Specialist @Topco Associates LLC

Itasca, IL, US

If there’s one constant in supply chain management, it’s change.Market demands shift. Supplier landscapes evolve. Technologies emerge. Disruptions from weather events to global pandemics and now AI. It can reshape the playing field overnight. It’s ALWAYS changing, so hang on tight.Rather than resisting change, I’ve built my career on embracing it and developing the patience to thrive in high pressure environments (thank you, retail grocery life!)During volatile periods, I’ve helped pivot supply chain strategies by sourcing 15+ alternative suppliers, re routing 500+ critical shipments, and implementing contingency plans all while maintaining a 97–99% service level and protecting customer trust and listening what they need.Change doesn’t intimidate me. It energizes me.And I’m proud to be one of the people behind the scenes to get you to have stocked grocery shelves for the people who depend on our products.Always learning. Always improving. Always moving forward.I GOT THIS. LET’S GO!

Oakton College

General Studies

Harper College

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS

DePaul University

Organizational Communication