Laura Kophamer Walls is an experienced inventory management professional with a robust background in logistics and analysis. Currently serving as an Inventory Management Specialist at Neovia Logistics since March 2013, Laura supervises a global team and collaborates across departments to enhance client service for a multinational automotive manufacturer's service parts division. Previously, as a Senior Inventory Analyst, Laura was the primary contact for inventory management and efficiently prioritized client requests. Laura began their career at Caterpillar Inc. as an Inventory Analyst, where detailed analysis using SAS contributed to improved service and inventory levels. Earlier roles included a Senior Computer Support Clerk, emphasizing communication skills, and a student worker in the Dean of Students office at Illinois State University, focusing on training and customer service. Laura holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management from Illinois State University and an Associate's degree in Business from Sauk Valley Community College.