Kellen Snook
About Kellen Snook
Kellen Snook is a Global Supply Chain Manager with a background in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from California Polytechnic State University. He has extensive experience in supplier quality management and has worked for companies like Ichor Systems, Inc., Viasat Inc., and Space Systems Loral.
Work at Ichor Systems
Kellen Snook has been serving as the Global Supply Chain Manager at Ichor Systems, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he oversees the management of global supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in supplier relationships and logistics. His responsibilities include directing supplier spend and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Snook has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives by managing supplier qualification and training processes.
Education and Expertise
Kellen Snook earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He attended the university from 2002 to 2006, acquiring foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in supply chain management and engineering. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex supply chain operations and quality assurance.
Background
Before joining Ichor Systems, Kellen Snook held various positions in the supply chain and quality management sectors. He worked as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Space Systems Loral for ten years, where he led teams to address customer escalations and manage quality issues. Following this, he served as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Viasat Inc. for two years, focusing on supplier quality and project support. He also briefly worked as a Quality Manager at APDM Wearable Technologies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kellen Snook has directed over $100 million in supplier spend annually. He has successfully supported New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by facilitating supplier qualification and training. During the COVID pandemic, he executed recovery logistics, including second-sourcing and disruption mapping, to maintain supply chain continuity. Additionally, he has created customer-facing presentations for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and audits, enhancing communication with stakeholders.