Supply Chain professional with experience in Planning, Operations, Research & Engineering, and Procurement. Current emphasis is on the utilization of contract manufacturing partners to drive innovation, speed to market, and financial value to the enterprise.

Director, Global External Manufacturing Procurement @ Part of K-C's Global Procurement Organization and reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, this position develops contract manufacturing and 3PL warehousing category strategies to meet business unit objectives and drive value to the corporation. Managed scope includes over 275 suppliers of contract manufacturing services and 50 suppliers of warehousing with a spend over $1B around the globe. This role also includes leadership of the Global Director of Transportation with an additional $1+B in scope. From March 2010 to Present (5 years 10 months) Director, Production Services Procurement @ Led a team toward $23M in external manufacturing, packaging, and distribution services procurement value improvement for the North American businesses. Team included twelve North American buyers and seven buyers located in Shanghai, China. From July 2007 to March 2010 (2 years 9 months) Leader, External Manufacturing Planning @ Included fifteen team members focused on delivering supply chain solutions and customer service through the external manufacturing supply base. From October 2006 to July 2007 (10 months)

BSM, Management @ Purdue University - Krannert School of Management From 1987 to 1991 Tom Kent is skilled in: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract Manufacturing, Project Planning, Leadership, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Optimization, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Supplier Development, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing