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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Gigs (Merck)
Certification
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Kevin Horvat

Hatfield

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented certified pharmaceutical supply chain professional with comprehensive experience in operations, procurement, and demand fulfillment planning. Proven track record of leveraging data analysis to drive informed decision-making and optimize supply chain processes. Skilled in project management, successfully leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals, ensuring timely delivery and superior service levels. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain landscape.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Merck
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhance team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Support department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
  • Support daily supply chain operations, including inventory management, logistics coordination, and order processing.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Assist in the development of supply chain strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Safety and Incident Investigator

Merck
04.2022 - Current
    • Conduct and document workplace investigations in union environment from intake through conclusion ensuring that employee issues are addressed fairly and consistent with contract, Company policy and law
    • Report CAPA's to Plant leadership within 30 days of incident
    • Provide consultative support and guidance to Human Resources generalists and managers on issue/conflict resolution and remediation of union represented employee issues and complaints
    • Consult and maintain constructive work relationships with internal/external stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Security, Health Services, Union, etc.), as appropriate, regarding employee issues and complaints
    • Track and analyze investigation data, identify trends, report to site human resources/line leaders and make recommendations for organizational improvements, as appropriate
    • Serve as fact witness at arbitrations and other hearings regarding investigations as needed
    • Educate managers on investigation process and related issues
    • Contribute and/or lead other Labor Relations/Employee Relations projects as assigned

Operations Manager, HPV & Hepatitis B Fermentation

Merck
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for meeting production and safety KPI's
  • Exceeded production target of 54 batches by 14 batches (26%)
  • First line manager with team of individual contributor Union production direct reports
  • Ensure Shift objectives achieved while reliably supplying quality product at competitive cost consistent with Company, Regulatory Agency, and State and Local code requirements for quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee, environment, and safety, not in that order
  • Tactical and strategic Shift(s) management, including collaboration with indirect staff
  • Promote behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement
  • Sets priorities for team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.

Senior Manager, B2C Omni-channel Experience

Hyatt (Apple Leisure Group)
06.2013 - 11.2021
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Created efficiency and effectiveness KPI's, overseeing implementation, measurement, and presentation results.
  • Responsible for departmental and site P&L budgeting
  • Grew consumer e-commerce revenue $8MM through implementation of web-based chat tools
  • Contributed to 5% revenue growth by designing and executing drip email marketing campaign
  • Role expanded to leading Voice of Customer (VOC) to identify and improve pain points across user experience leveraging social media, customer satisfaction surveys (CSAT), and Responsys API
  • Participated in usability studies and implemented learnings, contributing to increased CSAT scores and high-funnel sales conversion rates
  • Increased conversion rates for preferred partners by analyzing Google Analytics data and re-prioritizing landing pages
  • Participated in weekly industry parity studies with top 5 competitors, and reported data to SLT.

Manager, Sales Operations

Hyatt (Apple Leisure Group)
11.2010 - 06.2013
  • · Built robust sales operation consisting of sixty-three direct reports
  • · Developed Omni-channel operations responsible for capturing $18m per year
  • · Developed leadership talent
  • · Created synergies between distribution channels by building cross-functional team members
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
  • Reported weekly and monthly KPI dashboard to SLT
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

West Chester University
West Chester

Bachelor of Science - Supply, Logistics, And Materials Management

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Experience with Agile Frameworks
  • Six Sigma expertise
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional
  • Demand Fulfillment Planning
  • Data Analysis and Modeling
  • Warehouse Management
  • Project Management
  • Bio-Bacterial Manufacturing Operations Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Inventory Management
  • GMP Experienced
  • Effective Communicator
  • Risk Manager
  • BCP Experienced

Interests

Community Involvement - Surfrider Foundation Cape May Member & CRC Watershed Volunteer; Youth Sports Head Coach

Merck capABILITY Network Southeast PA Chapter Membership Lead 

Certified Accident Investigator 

Gigs (Merck)

Procurement Specialist, 01/2024- Current


  • Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials.
  • Conducted cost analysis and negotiated contracts.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and streamline purchasing process.
  • Authored Executive Leadership Statement of Work presentation.


 North America Demand Fulfillment Planner (HIV Portfolio), 05/2024 - 04/2025


  • Managed demand planning for the HIV portfolio, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and inventory levels.
  • Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, resulting in a [specific percentage]% reduction in stockouts.
  • Implemented inventory management strategies that improved order fulfillment rates.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform supply chain decisions and optimize product availability.


Value Chain Management Associate Product Manager (Rotateq), 05/2022 – 06/2023


  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Support end-to-end supply and value chain efforts for Rotateq.
  • Oversee meeting aggregation, and monthly presentation deck.
  • Established 100% accuracy of master data.
  • Prepare/facilitate monthly Value Chain Management meetings.
  • Assist in identifying franchise opportunities through Model Supply organization, and Data Chain Initiative.
  • Custodial responsibility for Master Data accuracy.
  • Work to establish business systems and analytics product dashboards.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.



Certification

  • Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
  • Google Analytics - Advanced Certification
  • Microsoft Excel - Advanced Certification
  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional -In Progress
  • Merck Agile Bootcamp

Timeline

Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Merck
09.2023 - Current

Safety and Incident Investigator

Merck
04.2022 - Current

Operations Manager, HPV & Hepatitis B Fermentation

Merck
11.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Manager, B2C Omni-channel Experience

Hyatt (Apple Leisure Group)
06.2013 - 11.2021

Manager, Sales Operations

Hyatt (Apple Leisure Group)
11.2010 - 06.2013

MBA - Business Administration And Management

West Chester University

Bachelor of Science - Supply, Logistics, And Materials Management

Temple University

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