Kenneth Santiago
Kennesaw
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, and data analysis. Proven track record of managing high-value import portfolios, leading technical software migrations, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to optimize fill rates and forecast accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inventory Analyst
HD SUPPLY
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end supply chain for the Room Air/HVAC category, overseeing the #1 import vendor with $81M in annual COGS.
- Drove seasonal HVAC category success by managing $71M in inventory, ensuring optimal availability across Florida, Texas, and the Southeast during peak summer demand.
- Collaborate weekly with Merchant partners to provide visibility into inventory health, alignment on delivery dates, and proactive solutions for out-of-stock gaps.
- Partner with Demand Planning to audit and refine forecast accuracy for 200+ SKUs, ensuring purchase order placement aligns with seasonal spikes and legislative changes.
- Lead monthly executive calls with sales leadership to deliver critical updates on inventory positions and recovery timelines for high-performing SKUs.
- Strategically coordinated $50M in equipment purchase orders to align inventory planning with upcoming legislative shifts through Q2 2025.
Inventory Analyst
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated a rapid software migration between two platforms within one month, successfully onboarding new vendors and merchants without operational downtime.
- Optimized a $12M weekly inventory portfolio, achieving a 5.8% year-over-year increase in fill rate by identifying and prioritizing high-turnover SKUs.
- Spearheaded weekly cross-functional calls between vendors and merchants to streamline communication and improve visibility into inbound inventory levels.
Planning / Inventory Allocator
BEELINE GROUP
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed allocation strategies for 5,000+ retail locations across North America, managing flow for over 1,000 SKUs.
- Utilized historical sales trends and seasonal patterns to develop monthly outbound forecasts, improving 3PL facility staffing efficiency.
- Controlled 3PL warehouse inventory, ensuring stock coverage and availability aligned with strategic replenishment guidelines.
Replenishment Coordinator
KIDS II
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed global replenishment and forecast planning, conducting trend analysis to ensure plans tracked to budget and service level goals.
- Collaborated with Account Sales and Logistics to resolve recurring supply chain issues and improve nation-wide business processes.
- Generated complex inventory reports to determine optimal transfer quantities, balancing cost-to-serve with customer satisfaction targets.
Distribution Analyst
COMAG MARKETING GROUP
Smyrna, GA
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Managed high-profile accounts for clients including Consumer Reports and Reader’s Digest, contributing to $37M in annual retail sales.
- Optimized the allocation of 375,000+ units per month by analyzing geographic, economic, and demographic sales trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Kennesaw, GA01-2006
Skills
- Software: SAP, Blue Yonder, Tableau, ERP (E3), MS Office (Expert Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Core Competencies: Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Import Logistics, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Vendor Relations
- Languages: Spanish (Professional Proficiency)
Timeline
Senior Inventory Analyst
HD SUPPLY
01.2023 - Current
Inventory Analyst
01.2022 - 01.2023
Planning / Inventory Allocator
BEELINE GROUP
01.2019 - 01.2022
Replenishment Coordinator
KIDS II
01.2015 - 01.2018
Distribution Analyst
COMAG MARKETING GROUP
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY