Sean Doonan

About Sean Doonan

I’m a results‑driven leader with a passion for building resilient, future‑ready networks through the smart adoption of emerging technologies. With a career rooted in operational excellence and scaled transformation, I specialize in designing supply chain capabilities that improve visibility, agility, and cost performance across complex global ecosystems.My focus is on translating innovation into real-world impact by leveraging digital tools, automation, analytics, and advanced planning technologies to eliminate friction, strengthen end‑to‑end connectivity, and unlock new competitive advantages. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, aligning cross‑functional teams around a shared vision while ensuring initiatives land effectively on the ground.Whether developing long‑range network roadmaps, modernizing planning and fulfillment processes, or piloting next‑gen technologies, I bring a balanced approach: future‑focused, data‑driven, and grounded in operational reality.I’m energized by the opportunity to shape what comes next for supply chains by creating ecosystems that are not only efficient but adaptive, intelligent, and built for the pace of today’s markets.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Director - Capabilities & Emerging Technology

   Kerry

   Jan 2026 — Present · Beloit, WI, US

   Lead the deployment and scaling of next generation supply chain technologies, including decision intelligence platforms, transportation management systems, and advanced planning tools, to drive resilience, automation, and data driven performance across the network. I partner across functions to define capability roadmaps, operationalize new digital solutions, and ensure they deliver measurable business value.I also steer the strategic growth of core supply chain capabilities, with accountability for our third party manufacturing (TPM/3PM) network. This includes expanding external manufacturing capacity & capabilities, enhancing supplier performance, and building the processes and systems required to support a flexible, future ready global network.

Education

• University College Cork

  BIS, Business and IT

  2008 — 2012

• University College Cork

  Business Information Systems

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Html
• Programming
• Project Management
• Oracle
• Business Intelligence
• Sap Products
• Microsoft Office
• Ms Project
• Data Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Systems Analysis
• Visual Basic
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Program Management
• Vb.net
• Java
• Teamwork
• Sql
• Visio
• Sharepoint
• Software Documentation
• Sap
• Change Management
• Access