Shane Gaither

Supply Chain Operations Oversight

Managing procurement, logistics, vendor performance, and throughput control in asset-intensive industrial environments where execution precision and safety compliance are non-negotiable.

Summary

Supply chain operations oversight means keeping the full logistics and procurement system performing against plan: vendor relationships under control, materials moving on schedule, throughput targets hit, and KPIs visible to leadership. In bulk materials and terminal environments, this requires managing interdependencies across vessel scheduling, rail/truck interfaces, warehouse operations, and contracted services simultaneously.

Outcomes

Capability areas

Procurement and vendor management
Contract management, supplier scorecards, SLA enforcement, and corrective action across bulk materials and industrial supply chains.
Logistics and terminal coordination
Vessel scheduling, demurrage control, multimodal interface management (rail, truck, vessel), and cargo handling oversight at port and terminal facilities.
ERP/SAP planning and KPI governance
Demand forecasting, inventory control, throughput KPIs, and AI-native workflow tooling for operational reporting and document control.