Ryan Kelley
About Ryan Kelley
Ryan Kelley serves as the Senior Manager of Transportation Procurement at Domtar, where he has worked since 2021. He holds an M.B.A. from Duke University and a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Work at Domtar
Ryan Kelley has been serving as the Senior Manager of Transportation Procurement at Domtar since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing company spend targets and projections within the transportation and logistics sector. His responsibilities include overseeing the source to contract process with strategic partners across various transportation sectors, including truck, intermodal, rail, warehousing, and maritime. Prior to his current position, he worked at Domtar as the Sales and Operations Planning Manager and Network Optimization Manager from 2016 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Kelley earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and transportation procurement.
Background
Before joining Domtar, Ryan Kelley worked at Valspar as a Supply Chain Analyst and Demand Planner from 2010 to 2012 in the Greater Chicago Area. He then transitioned to a role at Valspar focusing on Supply Chain Management and Project Management for the Lowe's Account, where he worked from 2012 to 2016 in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area. Additionally, he served as an Armor Officer in the US Army from 2005 to 2010 in the Colorado Springs, Colorado Area.
Achievements
Ryan Kelley's career includes significant experience in supply chain management and transportation procurement. His roles have involved developing strategic partnerships and overseeing critical processes in transportation sectors. His work at Domtar and Valspar reflects his capability in managing complex supply chain operations and optimizing logistics strategies.