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Nathaniel V.

Director of Strategic Sourcing at SunMed

Nathaniel V. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Nathaniel started their career at Jabil as an Inventory Control Intern, where they were responsible for managing materials and ensuring timely production. Nathaniel then interned at BASF as a Logistics Customer Care Intern, analyzing data to improve customer satisfaction. Nathaniel later joined The Home Depot as an Appliance Sales Associate, assisting customers and meeting sales goals.

Nathaniel transitioned to J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. as a Fleet Manager, overseeing driver pay, safety, and customer relationships. Nathaniel then joined CarMax as a Sales Consultant, understanding customer needs and guiding them towards suitable vehicle options. At ITW, they worked as a Buyer 1 and Buyer 2, managing parts inventory and training new team members.

Nathaniel gained extensive experience in supply chain management at Gordon Food Service, where they served as a Logistics Analyst and later as a Chain Logistics Specialist. Nathaniel worked on inventory forecasting, vendor coordination, and distribution center optimization. At GE Aviation, they held roles as a Lead Sourcing Specialist and Commodity Manager, responsible for procurement, price negotiations, and supply chain improvement.

Most recently, Nathaniel worked at H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company as a Purchasing Manager and later as the Director of Purchasing and Demand Planning. In these roles, they managed purchasing processes and demand planning to optimize inventory and meet customer needs.

Currently, Nathaniel is working at SunMed as the Director of Strategic Sourcing, where they oversee sourcing strategies to support the company's goals.

Overall, Nathaniel's work experience showcases their expertise in supply chain management, purchasing, logistics, and customer service across a variety of industries.

Nathaniel V. pursued their education in a chronological manner, beginning in 2006 at Oakland Community College, where they earned credits toward a 4-year degree in Business Administration and Management, General. Nathaniel then transferred to Mid Michigan Community College from 2007 to 2008, where they pursued a field of study in Business Administration and Management, General, although they did not earn a degree.

Continuing their education journey, Nathaniel attended Central Michigan University from 2008 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics Management and Marketing.

In pursuit of further specialization, Nathaniel V. enrolled at Michigan State University from 2016 to 2018, culminating in the completion of a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Supply Chain.

Nathaniel V.'s education history is characterized by a progression of academic achievements in the field of business administration and management, with a specific focus on logistics, marketing, and supply chain.

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  • Director of Strategic Sourcing

    June, 2022 - present