AMBER STONE
Louisville
Summary
Materials management professional with extensive experience at UPS, specializing in parts procurement and inventory management. Demonstrated success in implementing cost reduction strategies and improving team performance. Skilled in strategic sourcing and effective communication, driving transformative changes that enhance supply chain operations and business outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
UPS 5X Materials Manager
UPS
Louisville
09.2024 - Current
- Developed efficient workload and provisioning model for accurate aircraft parts forecasting and scheduled maintenance.
- Ensured accountability of aircraft parts for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at UPS SDF airport.
- Monitored compliance with employee training, methods, and procedural standards to maintain operational integrity.
HAZMAT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
Kentucky
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained and upheld agreements with over 30 countries for Hazardous Materials entry supporting UPS Airlines.
- Drove successful implementation of Dixie Warehouse project, adding 125,000 square feet of warehousing space.
- Secured 1.4 RFA reduction to maintain optimal levels at 133,000 through cost reduction strategies.
- Developed and executed daily process improvement solutions enhancing dispatch reliability and service.
- Co-chaired Employee Engagement Committee for Procurement and Aircraft Materials, boosting employee morale.
- Influenced cultural changes across large divisions to strengthen business relationships.
- Self-motivated leader driving transformative changes resulting in improved business outcomes.
Central Parts Warehouse Supervisor
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a team through new process and procedures of MTX and ALP implementation.
- Provided support and guidance to drive overtime cost reduction by 25%.
- Solutioned all movement of COMAT and challenged replenishment of gateway stock to better support our customers and dispatch reliability.
Aircraft on Ground Critical Procurement Supervisor
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Educated new partners on Worldport business practices and implement change to drive better lead times for our maintenance partners.
- Strategically negotiated and motivated a team of highly skilled AOG buyers to negotiate competitively for new procurement of aircraft parts.
Air District Load Planning Supervisor
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led the development and implementation of ALP to UPS Airlines to support all gateways and SDF Weight and Balance system. Maintained safety of flight with regulations meeting all FAA regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with Network Planning, Contingency, Crew Scheduling, Industrial Engineering, and Senior Leadership nightly to produce solutions for volume and profit maximization.
- Managed and produced 12 career positions to reduce the on-going efforts of knowledge retention and stability to the network.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Various Positions
UPS
01.2009 - 01.2016
- 9/11 1DA Ramp Supervisor - All Fleet
- Wing H Conventional Hub Supervisor
- Building 2 Supervisor
- Core Unload Supervisor
- Wing E 2DA Grand Opening- Supervisor
- Thumb Feeder Load Supervisor, CHSP/Wellness Supervisor
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany05.2016
Associate of Arts - Louisville, KY
Jefferson Community & Technical Collage
Louisville, KY05.2014
Skills
- Parts procurement and inventory management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strategic sourcing
- Hazmat compliance
- Forecasting and supply chain optimization
- Strategic negotiations
- MS office
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
Enrichment Completion
- LINC (2014)
- SOAR (2016)
- Earn and Learn (2013-2016)
- Metropolitan College (2009-2013)
- School-to-Work (2009-2010)
Special Assignments
- Special Assignment- MNUS Air District Peak, 2023
- Region Perspective, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UPS 5X Materials Manager
UPS
09.2024 - Current
HAZMAT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2022 - 09.2024
Central Parts Warehouse Supervisor
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Aircraft on Ground Critical Procurement Supervisor
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Air District Load Planning Supervisor
UPS Aircraft Materials Distribution Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
Various Positions
UPS
01.2009 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Indiana University Southeast
Associate of Arts - Louisville, KY
Jefferson Community & Technical Collage