About

Jim Ervin is a highly experienced Senior Buyer Planner at MKS Instruments, who has spent nearly five decades working in the field of supply chain management. With a wealth of experience in this area, he has a proven track record of driving process improvements in supply chain, operations, logistics, and procurement. Prior to joining MKS Instruments, Jim co-founded MJ Star Consulting, a company that specialized in supply chain management, commodity management, cost control management, and reverse cost engineering. During his time at MJ Star Consulting, he was responsible for raising clients' supply chain capabilities to react to market requirements, utilizing a variety of proven methodologies to drive supply chain cost, visibility, and flexibility to a world-class level. His goal was always to improve the bottom line for his clients, and he achieved this by finding an average of over 34% in cost savings and cost opportunities for clients since November 2013. Jim also has experience working as a Supply Chain/Production Manager at KMLabs Inc, where he was responsible for overseeing the production process and managing the supply chain. With a deep understanding of the complexities of supply chain management, he was able to streamline processes and improve efficiency, resulting in significant cost savings for the company. Throughout his career, Jim has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving results. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any organization, and his expertise in supply chain management makes him a valuable asset to any team. With nearly five decades of experience under his belt, Jim is a seasoned professional who is well-equipped to tackle any supply chain challenge.