Chad Kershner

Experience

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  Grainger

  Aug 1994 - Mar 2010

  Held multiple responsibilities throughout implementation of web based Warehouse Management System (WMS) as designed and written by Grainger Global Sourcing. Wrote requirements, trained KCDC staff, and provided support as a resource. As Project Manager of the Distribution Center (DC) portion of the implementation, led studies of processes and efforts to improve their efficiency through the application of new system functions. Experienced user of Microsoft Project.Data AnalysisMaintain data integrity through use of Microsoft Access and SQL Databases - proficient at creating reports and writing queries for operational use.LEAN Process and Continuous ImprovementFormulate and design a LEAN project each quarter to improve the operation in my respective areas of responsibility. Completed an initiative in 2009 to reduce outbound shipping discrepancies and decreased customer debit transaction costs to the operation by over 60%. This initiative is now part of the standard operating procedure at Grainger.IT SupportTroubleshoot and protect company system assets including PC and Motorola/Symbol RF equipment. Full understanding of utilization of RF Technology along with a transaction-heavy system in a production environment.Inventory ManagerSolely responsible for managing inventory accuracy across a 660,000 square foot facility containing various stocking levels of 24,000 items. Organize and facilitate wall-to-wall Annual Physical Inventory. Manage a two-person team of Inventory Specialists across all shifts of the operation to execute scheduled reports and cycle count tasks - this team researches all discrepancies to discover their root cause and coaches the staff to improve. Routinely adjust processes to eliminate margin for error and coach the importance of quality through management team and DC associates. Familiar with ISO Certification regulations. Show less

  • WMS Administrator/Inventory Manager

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Supervisor

    Jan 1994 - Jan 2009

  • Team Lead, Support Specialist, Training, Associate

    Aug 1994 - Aug 2008
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  ScriptPro

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Applications System Analyst

  Tier 2 Technical Support for ScriptPro Pharmacy Management System software.

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  Cerner Corporation

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2021

  • Manager, Client Operations

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Production Owner

    May 2013 - Oct 2018

  • System Engineer

    Oct 2011 - May 2013
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  DEG, a Merkle Company

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Project Manager

  Managed client engagements through website development and execution. Functioned as a Project Manager in an Agile Environment and worked through the Software Development Life Cycle. Ran and organized Scrum Ceremonies. Managed resourcing and budget for large scale engagements. Gained valuable Project Management experience.

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  Open to Work

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  Scrum Master Certification
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  Netsmart

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior Technical Project Manager, Hosting - Plexus Cloud