Nathan Kennett

Senior Materials Planning Team Leader at Hyster-Yale Group

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

About

Hi, I'm Nathan! I am a professional with experience in supply chain, sales management, and a BSBA from East Carolina University with a concentration in supply chain management and operations. I have extensive experience, with over fourteen years involvement, analyzing data, creating solutions, and implementing them in a real business setting. I also have resounding dexterity in areas of inventory control and supplier relationship management, in addition to superb general business management skills with excellent communication skills and the ability to think on the fly. Some of my areas of expertise include Supply Chain Management, Operation Management, Sales and CRM, Logistics, Inventory Management, and Procurement.

Experience

  • Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (10 yrs)
    • Senior Materials Planning Team Leader
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Materials Planning Team Leader
      Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Supply Chain Specialist III
      Oct 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      • Ensure the supply of materials for domestic suppliers meet the Greenville plant production schedule and minimum stock levels to guarantee operational and production continuity • Maintain strong internal and external relationships for supply of materials to support manufacturing requirements • Lead and support domestic material planning team with the development to exceed expectations and achievements • Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with procurement

  • Student at ECU
    2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Assistant Manager
      Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Managed procurement and professional relationships of 20+ vendors • Maintained accurate inventory through effective planning and forecasting • Monitored a range of KPI’s within a fast paced, high volume retail environment • Managed accounts receivable and accountants payable, including invoicing and reporting • Continuously reviewed and managed team performance and trained staff as needed • Supported the Store Manager in identifying opportunities for commercial advantage • Reviewed and signed invoices and credit notes on a weekly basis • Delegated work and assigned tasks to up to 12 employees • Assisted in the recruitment and training of over 30 employees • Created staff scheduling, reviewed hours worked, and processed payroll

    • Sales Manager
      Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Performed and completed quarterly and yearly physical inventory counts • Promoted sales growth and profit with an average annual revenue increase of 2.43 percent • Reviewed customer feedback and suggested ways to improve process and service levels • Formed a successful sales culture within the store • Managed professional relationships with suppliers by maintaining clientele books and records

    • Sales and General Service Technician
      Jun 2006 - Nov 2009 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      • Performed preventive maintenance on machinery and maintained adequate shop supplies • Maintained service operations by inspecting and maintaining vehicles • Proficient maintenance and organization mission by completing related results • Kept shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, and troubleshooting breakdowns • Effectively identified required parts for vehicle repairs, prepared estimates of cost, labor and material