Adam Hurst

Background

About Adam Hurst

Experienced Supply Chain & Procurement Leader | MBA | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt I’m passionate about transforming procurement and supply chain operations to drive efficiency and deliver substantial cost savings. With over a decade of experience driving procurement excellence and operational efficiency, my career has been a journey of transforming challenges into opportunities and leading teams to achieve remarkable cost savings and process improvements. What Drives Me: I’m passionate about strategically managing procurement and distribution to optimize value for organizations. My approach focuses on leveraging advanced sourcing and negotiation strategies to enhance supply chain operations and ensure seamless material flow. Key Highlights: Sun Products: Spearheaded a pivotal 5S initiative that reduced outstanding orders from 250+ to under 50 per month, and cut excess inventory by over $1 million. Developed an innovative tracking system to streamline procurement processes. Nammo Composite Solutions: Led a Green Belt Lean/Six Sigma project that reduced consumable management time from 3 days to 1 hour. This initiative not only improved process efficiency but also yielded significant cost savings by transitioning to a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system. Prime Machine Inc: Drove a $2 million annual reduction in spending through strategic cost reduction and supplier negotiation. Enhanced ERP system processes, which boosted inter-departmental communication by 40% and increased purchasing efficiency by 30%. Successfully built and led a procurement department, adding key positions to manage significant company growth. Skills & Expertise-Strategic Sourcing & Procurement -Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies -ERP Systems & Automated Tracking -Supplier Relationship Management -Inventory Control & Forecasting -Cost Reduction & Process Optimization -Team Leadership & Development I thrive on developing strong supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Let’s connect to explore how my experience can contribute to your team’s success!