Colin O'hara
About Colin O'hara
Colin O'Hara is an Inventory and Supply Chain Manager at The Hillman Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in procurement and operations, with previous roles at RealD and experience in tutoring and sales.
Work at The Hillman Group
Colin O'Hara has served as the Inventory and Supply Chain Manager at The Hillman Group since 2019. In this role, he has addressed inventory variance and receiving issues at the Distribution Center within his first six months. His responsibilities include managing relationships with modem service providers, where he successfully negotiated price decreases across key products. His efforts have led to a reduction in monthly costs by $30,000, showcasing his effective negotiation skills and strategic approach to supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain and Procurement
Before joining The Hillman Group, Colin O'Hara held several positions at RealD. He worked as a Procurement Coordinator from 2015 to 2017 and as Operations Manager from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, he successfully transitioned the management of modem service providers to a new IT team member and assisted in developing alternative suppliers after a team member's departure. His experience at RealD has contributed to his expertise in supply chain operations.
Educational Background
Colin O'Hara studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in History from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado at Denver, completing additional studies in History in 2011. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation for his professional career.
Early Career and Internships
Colin O'Hara began his career as a Sales Associate at RadioShack from 2008 to 2009. He then worked as an Administrative Assistant at RealD from 2013 to 2015 and as a Tutor at Front Range Community College from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience as an Intern at Catapult PR in 2010. These early roles contributed to his development in various professional skills.