Kevin Williams
About Kevin Williams
Kevin Williams serves as a Global Supply Analyst for New Product Development at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2019. With a background in Business Administration from Augsburg University, he has extensive experience in supply chain management and lean manufacturing principles.
Work at Tennant
Kevin Williams has been employed at Tennant Company since 1992, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as a Global Supply Analyst in New Product Development since 2019. In this role, he develops and implements supply chain commodity strategies for product development projects, focusing on SAP setup and inventory planning. Prior to this, he worked as a Product Designer from 2007 to 2019, and as an Operations Supervisor from 2001 to 2007. His career at Tennant began as a Lead Fabricator in the Brush Department, where he worked for nine years.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Williams studied at Augsburg University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from 1999 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and product development. He applies lean manufacturing principles to his work, utilizing methodologies such as value stream mapping and problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency.
Background
Kevin Williams has extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly within Tennant Company. His career spans over three decades, during which he has held multiple roles that contribute to his comprehensive understanding of supply chain processes. His early experience as a Lead Fabricator laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in operations and product design, leading to his current position in global supply analysis.
Achievements
In his current role as a Global Supply Analyst, Kevin Williams captures and maintains total cost models for projects, providing insights into cost improvement. He supports request-for-quote activities and manages lead times and deliveries for prototype and demo unit builds. Additionally, he provides project management and oversight for strategic initiatives and continuous improvement activities, contributing to the overall efficiency of product development at Tennant Company.