Kurtis W. Larson

Experience

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  Helix Education

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Client Solutions Intern

  I assisted the Client Solutions Manager in addressing client needs as they arose. I also participated in client strategy and planning meetings. I analyzed advertising campaigns and made recommendations to improve responsiveness and success. I learned my responsibilities quickly and thrived in a team setting. I assisted multiple Client Solutions Representatives on various projects.

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  Little Giant Ladder Systems

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2016

  I managed the forecast plan 300+ finished goods and accessories with a scheduling lead time of one to two months. As part of that role I led a weekly forecast oversight meeting with several operations and sales executive in attendance. I served on multiple inventory accuracy and reporting committees. I also cemented my role as the ERP specialist of the company. Some highlight accomplishments were:• $2MM reduction in on-hand inventory through ERP enhancement implementation• 10% improvement in forecast accuracy by introducing new analysis tools to the forecasting process• 5% increase in inventory turns through creating a new sales promotions monitoring system Show less I sought to establish dynamic and strategic relationships with critical suppliers. A significant project was evaluating our corrugate supply strategy. I also managed a time sensitive raw materials delivery schedule for a new multi-million dollar partnership project with a large, US based retailer. I created a procurement database to improve the quoting process. Some highlight accomplishments from that time:• 32% reduction of on-hand corrugate inventory by negotiating a reduction in minimum order quantities and an extensive usage review• 23% reduction on back orders through creating a more dynamic procurement schedule Show less I supported the ERP function of the company for all employees in multiple departments. I conducted training courses for new and promoted employees on the ERP functions their new roles would encompass. New focus areas I worked in included: inventory control, forecasting, manufacturing reporting and warehousing. Some highlight accomplishments from that time:• 25% improvement in inventory accuracy as the result of an ERP enhancement implementation• 40% reduction in reporting errors through analyzing production transactions and training end users Show less I cross-trained and filled in as needed for most shipping and receiving functions. I worked with the Director of Logistics to become familiar with the structure of the company's supply chain. At the end of the summer, Little Giant asked me to stay on through my final semester of school. Some highlight accomplishments from that time:• Managed a continuous shipping variance analysis that measured fulfillment rate by requested ship date• Evaluated manufacturing efficiency for various work centers on the production floor• Assisted on back end shipping and manufacturing transactions. Show less

  • Forecasting Manager

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Supplier Relations Manager

    Dec 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Operations Analyst

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Logistics Intern

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Savage Global Consulting

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Savage Scholar/Consultant

  Savage Scholars create meaningful solutions for our client’s global strategicoperations problems by collaborating in a unique, supportive environment that fostersmutual respect, ethics, and innovation. As part of the selection process, 12 individuals in the group in total, I was given a scholarship to fund international travel.Co-led team of 8 on a process map project for Walmart in Central America. The project had 329 billable hours. Some highlights of the project:• Delivered full-scale transportation process map; moved software implementation timeline up four years• 12 gaps or points of weakness identified and offered recommendations capable of delivering a 30% reduction in the headcount needed within transportation departments across Central AmericaLed team of 4 on a best practices project with Intel Corporation. Some highlights of the project:• Confirmed Intel's current approach to managing vendors in a VMI program against industry best practices• Recommended predictive analytics methods of Vendor Managed Inventory for Intel Global Fab Materials Group Show less

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  Eaton

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Supply Chain Management MBA Intern

  I worked on two high level projects for Eaton's aerospace business. The first pertained to reviewing price-paid discrepancies across sites and the second involved supporting a corporate-wide renegotiation project. Some highlights from my time there included:• $225k+ in projected savings by auditing price paid discrepancies, including writing an automated report• Rapidly gained necessary knowledge to leave an impact on a year-long $2B renegotiation initiative through supplier site visits, negotiation sessions and multiple data analysis projects Show less

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  Hilti North America

  Jul 2018 - now

  Leading a team of sales professionals, serving Western and Northern Michigan and South Bend, IN. Helping clients be more safe, organized, transparent and efficient.

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Software Consultant

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020