William Kitchen

About William Kitchen

k••••••@gmail.comAn accomplished leader of International Transportation, Freight, and Distribution; combining cross-functional strategies, hands-on management approach, and team leadership to steer operational efficiencies and revenue growth within a global environment.I have been recognized at all levels of organizations for my ability to distill complex issues to fundamentals, create blueprints for growth, and build high-performing teams to guarantee profitability and deliver sustainable improvements.I have been recognized for Team building and Cost reduction while maintaining a high level of ethics in both large and small companies when establishing goals and objectives using clear and transparent communication to align priority strategies internally to meet customer expectations.I am an educated executive leader with a BA degree and multiple six sigma and supply chain certifications. I am seeking a new leadership opportunity in the supply chain industry.Key Competencies:Operations Management P&L Management Supply Chain Technology Free Trade Agreements (FTA) Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Trade ManagementPerformance Management Program Management Contract NegotiationsCost Savings Strategies Vendor Management Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance Training/Motivating Global ProcurementHIGHLIGHTED QUALIFICATIONS Record of successfully driving supply chain transformation and key metric improvements by reorganizing teams to focus on data accuracy and operational performance management Aptitude for leading logistics teams to achieve financial goals and directing strategic program initiatives to provide differentiated value to the customer Demonstrated ability to provide strategic vision and leadership in dynamic environments to execute impactful strategies that drive productivity and strengthen financial results Knowledgeable in Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Free Trade Agreements (FTA), and general partnership agreements

Experience

1. Director, System Logistics & Supply

   LCMC Health

   Apr 2023 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US

   Supply Chain and Logistics Director of University Medical Center New Orleans and New Orleans East HospitalDirect the functions of LCMC System’s supply chainOperate the facilities in a LUM environment on the Central Supply side. Surgical Inventory is managed via bulk replenishment. Hybrid core method used on the OR floor. Exercise responsible stewardship of Finance and Human Resources. Provide extraordinary leadership to staff.

Education

• Southeastern Louisiana University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

• Transportation
• Microsoft Excel
• International Trade
• Electronic Data Interchange (Edi)
• Customs Regulations
• Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Transportation Management
• Export Documentation
• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Lean Six Sigma
• Export Control Compliance
• Warehouse Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Conference Speaking
• Custom Reporting Solutions
• Import/Export Operations
• Compliance Management
• Trade Compliance
• Negotiation
• Operations Management
• Microsoft Office
• S&Op Implementation
• P&L Management
• Public Speaking
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• Business Process Improvement
• Contract Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Performance Management
• Global Regulatory Compliance
• Budget Management
• Procurement
• Process Improvement