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Ryan Kelley

VP of Operations at SmartyPants Vitamins

Ryan Kelley has a comprehensive work experience in supply chain operations and procurement. Ryan is currently the VP of Operations at SmartyPants Vitamins, where they oversee the company's operational functions. Prior to this, they worked as the Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations at Tone It Up from 2018 to 2022. In this role, they managed the supply chain and logistics operations of the company.

Before joining Tone It Up, Ryan was associated with Orgain from 2015 to 2018. Ryan held the positions of Sr. Manager Operations and Sr. Planning Manager during their tenure. In these roles, they were responsible for managing contract manufacturers, production planning, and inventory management.

Earlier in their career, Ryan worked as the Supply Chain Director at Liquipel in 2015 and as the Director of Purchasing & Inventory Management at California Scents from 2014 to 2015. In these roles, they led ERP implementation, consolidated inventory tracking schedules, and introduced strategic purchasing practices.

Ryan started their career at Pfizer in 2010 as a Buyer and later became the Site Procurement Leader. Ryan achieved significant cost reductions and successfully integrated procurement systems after Pfizer's acquisition of Alacer. In addition, they managed co-packers and fulfillment houses to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance. Ryan received a promotion during their time at Pfizer.

Prior to Pfizer, Ryan worked at California Scents as a Senior Purchasing and Inventory Accountant from 2005 to 2010. In this role, they implemented a master production plan, improved supplier quality, and optimized business processes.

Overall, Ryan Kelley has extensive experience in supply chain operations, procurement, and inventory management, with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and improving operational efficiency.

From 2000 to 2005, Ryan Kelley attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn. However, there is no information available regarding the degree or field of study they pursued during that time.

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  • VP of Operations

    July, 2022 - present

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