Tim Akins
About Tim Akins
Tim Akins serves as the Strategic Sourcing Director at Synovus Financial, where he has worked since 2009. He has a strong background in supply chain management and strategic sourcing, having previously held various roles at Char-Broil and developed a supplier risk assessment framework.
Work at Synovus
Tim Akins has served as the Strategic Sourcing Director at Synovus Financial since 2009. In this role, he has developed a comprehensive supplier risk assessment framework to ensure compliance with corporate standards. His responsibilities include implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that have resulted in cost savings and improved supplier performance. Akins operates primarily from the company's locations in Columbus, GA, and Orlando, FL.
Education and Expertise
Tim Akins holds an MBA in Business Administration from Columbus State University, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIE) from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
Background
Prior to his current position at Synovus, Tim Akins had a significant tenure at Char-Broil, where he held various roles over several years. His positions included Purchasing Agent, Director of Operations for Parts & Accessories, Director of Sourced Products Supply Chain, Senior Product Manager for Parts & Accessories, Quality Manager, and Manager of Master Production Scheduling. This diverse experience contributed to his understanding of supply chain dynamics and supplier management.
Achievements
During his career at Char-Broil, Tim Akins played a key role in negotiating multi-million dollar contracts with major service providers. He led cross-functional teams to enhance supplier development and management processes. Additionally, he spearheaded efforts to integrate lean enterprise principles into supply chain operations, which led to increased efficiency across various functions.