Kelly Saylor

Global Logistics Manager

Abbott

Managed a $70M annual logistics budget and delivered $13M in savings through the 2025 Air Freight RFQ. Led supplier performance management and implemented Manhattan WMS across the network.

Manhattan Associates WMSSupplier Performance ManagementKPI developmentRFP RFQ ManagementContract NegotiationCross functional LeadershipRisk Mitigation

Supply Chain Services Manager

Led a networkwide application rollout generating $9M in savings across 16 sites. Developed Tableau performance dashboards and drove continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.

TableauLean principlesKPI developmentContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementData Analysis

Logistics Yard Operations Manager

Target Distribution Center

Managed carrier relationships and led the implementation of FourKites YMS, achieving 99% trailer accuracy. Conducted supplier performance reviews and implemented improvement plans.

FourKites YMSSupplier Performance ManagementCompliance AuditsCross functional LeadershipRisk Mitigation

Fulfillment Operations Manager

Target Distribution Center

Negotiated packaging supplier contracts resulting in $250M annual savings. Directed a Kaizen event that increased productivity from 14 to 26 units per hour and reduced warehouse capacity by 26%.

Contract NegotiationKaizenManhattan Associates WMSInventory ManagementProcess ImprovementWorkflow Analysis

Operations Supervisor

Conducted time trials and addressed gaps in RedPrairie WMS, improving productivity by 27%. Negotiated carrier and vendor agreements, achieving an average price reduction of 17%.

RedPrairie WMSContract NegotiationProcess ImprovementGembaVendor Management

Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Aldi Distribution Center

Directed the implementation of VoCollect voice picking technology, increasing productivity by 33%. Prepared shipping schedules for seventy-five stores across Illinois.

VocollectVoice Picking SystemsWorkload PlanningInventory AccuracyDistribution