Ryan Webster

Background

About Ryan Webster

Specialization: Materials Management Consulting, focusing on supply chain infrastructure for early-stage startups in tech and manufacturing- Education: MBA, University of Southern California; BS in Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University- Certifications: CPSM, Certified Lean Practitioner, PMP. Professional Experience- Materials Manager, Hyphen Technologies- Managed procurement process end-to-end- Coordinated supply chain with production schedules- Achieved 100% on-time procurement and inventory accuracy- Supported increase in annual production volumes- Senior Sourcing Specialist, IBM & Strategic Sourcing Manager, Herbalife Nutrition- Executed cost-saving strategies- Improved supply chain resilience and quality- Negotiated contracts leading to significant cost reductions- Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain, Local Roots Farms- Developed supply chain from ground up- Enhanced operational efficiency by 25%- Reduced lead times by 30%- Process Improvement Consultant, Los Angeles Unified School District- Implemented Lean Six Sigma, reducing costs by 25%- Streamlined administrative processes, cutting time by 40%. Key Skills- Supply Chain Strategy Development - Team Leadership & Mentorship - Supplier Relationship Management - Procurement & Contract Negotiation - Process Improvement - Compliance & Standards Adherence - Forecasting & Inventory Management - Experience with various contract types (Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, etc.) Objective: To leverage my experience in building scalable, efficient supply chains for startups, ensuring market competitiveness and growth.