Ryan Wheelan
About Ryan Wheelan
Ryan Wheelan is the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Shared Services at Ally Financial Inc., known for his expertise in process improvement and operational efficiency.
Title
Ryan Wheelan serves as the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Shared Services at Ally Financial Inc. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the procurement and supply chain operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the company's objectives.
Career at Ally Financial Inc.
Ryan Wheelan has held several roles at Ally Financial Inc., showcasing a progressive career in supply chain management. He started as a Sourcing Consultant from 2009 to 2011, then moved on to become the Global Supply Chain Technology Lead from 2011 to 2013. He subsequently managed Business Process Management from 2013 to 2014, Supply Chain Operations from 2014 to 2016, and became Director of Supply Chain Operations from 2016 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Shared Services in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Wheelan holds an MBA in Supply Chain from UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business (2007-2008) and a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from North Carolina State University (2002-2006). He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, signifying his expertise in process improvement and operational efficiency.
Industry Experience
In addition to his roles at Ally Financial Inc., Ryan served as a Board Member at Queen's Cup Steeplechase between 2023 and 2024 and has been an Ally Representative Board Member at Know Your Third Party (KY3P) since 2022. His early career includes positions such as Staffing Manager at Robert Half International (2007-2008) and Director at YMCA (2003-2006).
Specializations and Skills
Ryan Wheelan specializes in implementing improvements in reporting, analysis, process, and governance within financial service environments. He is recognized for his ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and meet aggressive performance metrics and project timelines. His technical and operational expertise positions him as a strategic and analytic leader in procurement and supply chain management.