Tj Keys
About Tj Keys
Tj Keys is a Supply Chain Manager at Clarkston Consulting with extensive experience in consulting and project management within the supply chain sector.
Title and Current Position
Tj Keys currently holds the position of Supply Chain Manager at Clarkston Consulting. He has been with Clarkston Consulting in various roles since 2014, working his way up from Consultant to his current managerial role. As a Supply Chain Manager, he oversees complex supply chain operations and contributes to strategic business development.
Past Experience at Clarkston Consulting
Tj Keys has a diverse background within Clarkston Consulting, having served as a Senior Supply Chain Consultant from 2018 to 2021 and as a Consultant from 2014 to 2018. During his tenure, he conducted several supply chain assessments and made actionable recommendations for improvements. He also led numerous multi-million dollar projects, managing teams of up to 20 cross-functional members.
Experience at Manhattan Associates
Before joining Clarkston Consulting, Tj Keys worked as a Consultant at Manhattan Associates from 2012 to 2014 in Atlanta, GA. During his time there, he gained specific experience with the company's Distributed Order Management solution, focusing on order management and omni-channel solutions for retail clients.
Education in Industrial Systems Engineering
Tj Keys holds a Masters in Industrial Systems Engineering, earned from North Carolina State University from 2010 to 2012. He also obtained his B.S. in Industrial Systems Engineering from the same institution, graduating after four years of study from 2006 to 2010. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in supply chain management.
Certifications and Professional Development
Tj Keys has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering and RapidResponse Level 1 Authoring Certification exams. He has completed courses in RapidResponse Basic Authoring and Working with Scenarios, RapidResponse Learning Center Administration, and RapidResponse sandbox system administration. These certifications have enhanced his technical skills and deepened his understanding of supply chain management systems.
Leadership and Community Involvement
As the Supply Chain Community Lead for the life science vertical at Clarkston Consulting, Tj Keys is responsible for leading a group of 25 supply chain stewards. In this role, he partners with Clarkston Partners to aid in business development and improve service methodologies, showcasing his leadership and collaborative skills.