Senior Supply Chain Analyst

JORDI MELGAREJO, MBA

Driven business professional with 15+ years of military and corporate expertise in global logistics and supply chain management, and project management. Successful management of inventory, database and supplies pertaining to receipt, storage, distribution, budget, and maintenance. Supervision of 1,400+ lines of US Military supplies valued at over $20 million. Excellent judgment in difficult situations, extremely strong work ethic and proven ability to work independently to fulfill supervisor's and commander's requirements. Outstanding problem solver. Successful at strategic planning, developing, and implementing solutions. Strong relationship and contract management skills. Experience with developing, training, leading, and evaluating performance of effective, profitable teams. Proven ability to ensure quality and compliance to regulatory standards and maintaining a safe work environment.

Extensive knowledge of technical supply operations to develop subordinates capable of completing the section's mission

Excellent communication skills including proficiency in English, Spanish and German languages; strong capacity to cultivate rapport quickly with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Tableau, Microsoft CRM as well as Aljex and JDA TM

Business Management and Operations

Relationship and Account Management

Product Forecasting

Project Management

Outstanding Customer Service and Relations

Cost Analysis and Budget Management

Supply Chain Management Expertise

Strategic Systems Development

Contract and Cost Negotiation Skills

Program and Activities Coordination

CORPORATE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

PepsiCo, Inc.

August 2018 to present

SC Fleet Associate Resource

Manage and responsible for organizing, tracking, and reporting various fleet operations work streams. I manage a team of 5 Pepsico Parts Coordinators and 12 Frito Lay Parts Coordinators. Instituted KPI reporting and collaboration calls within the fleet organization. This work has provided data visibility and created a communication venue to share procedural and continuous improvement content. I created various communication channels between HQ and the field that yielded a reduction to our parts obsolescence by 1MM in 2020. I have demonstrated capability in Supply Chain functions, technical understanding of fleet maintenance and repair, service and logistics. Supplier compliance. Analyzed and interpreted current and past trends in capacity to determine best shipping methods.

Key Accomplishments:

Led the Iron Planet Project Remarketing Initiative

Iron Planet project delivered over 4.5MM dollars in sales in 2019

Lead productivity tracking for PBNA and FLNA supplier changes

Execute 2020 National FSC tactics that reduce fleet cost and support delivering AOP plan with GP

Initiated and implement a national fuel card project for both Frito and Pepsi fleet.

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PepsiCo, Inc.

June 2014 to August 2018

Logistics, Distribution & Transportation Senior Associate

Manage the logistics, distribution, and transportation of inbound raw materials from suppliers to manufacturing and packaging plants. Work closely with buyers, supply chain and carrier partners to ensure all transportation service and cost goals are met while maintaining compliance with all DOT regulations. Accurately gather, track, and analyze data to optimize efficiency. Analyze costs to maximize profit. Provide expertise for mode selection, determination, and executable determination while working cross-functionally with various PepsiCo business unit teams. Analyze freight requests for adequate lead time and if outside of normal shipment lead time work with customer by providing various options as how to best move freight at lowest landed cost to PepsiCo while still meeting customer's delivery timeframe. Manage 2 of PLCI’s top 5 accounts significantly reducing payment aging. Consistently addressing aging matters with all assigned customers to maintain less than 3% 60-day average accounts receivable aging for all PLCI business.

Key Accomplishments:

2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Ambassador for PepsiCo United Way Campaign

January 2020 UxL Award

February 2015 PepsiCo Hi5 award recipient

2015 Rolling Remembrance benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Consistent leader in account development and surpassing daily target goals

Proven track record for achieving daily/weekly/quarterly personal and organizational performance goals

Achievement of superior margin percentages for cost negotiations

PepsiCo, Inc.

July 2013 to June 2014

Logistics, Distribution & Transportation Coordinator

Establish, strengthen, and maintain effective relationships with internal customers (i.e., logistics, plant, satellite warehouses.) Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides/track and trace JDA LTL loads. Provide industry guidance on mode selection and normal and customary transit times with compliance to DOT regulations. Generate and closely monitor system’s exception / error report and take appropriate, timely action to correct. Run and monitor transportation optimizations and ensure results are processed.

United States Army – Watertown, NY, Chievres, Belgium

June 2007 to August 2011

Automated Logistics Specialist

Worked as transportation coordinator for 39th Signal Battalion in Chievres, Belgium. Coordinated vehicles to use throughout Benelux area of operations. Responsible for accurate upkeep of maintenance and operational records. Managed arms rooms accounting for over 120 weapon systems. Created work orders for vehicle maintenance. Managed parts system, ensuring that the prescribed load list and bench stock for three separate locations were never less than 3% zero balance. Prepared and processed large variety of supply and service requisitions. Maintained the activity of reports and requisition functions, standard stock functions, non-expendable property functions, control of rejected material and the equipment reconciliation function. Developed a comprehensive unit supply system allowing the commander complete oversight of all company equipment. Worked in battalion S4 posting transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files. Maintain 100% accountability of all recoverable items and ensured they were turned into the supply support activity in a timely manner.

United States Army – Budingen, Germany

March 2001 to June 2007

Automated Logistics Specialist

Supervised and performed warehouse functions related to operation and maintenance of tanks, Bradleys, and personnel carriers for 1st Squadron 1st U.S. Calvary. Provided technical advice and assistance pertinent to authorization management and maintenance of property book records. Scheduled and conducted supply and equipment inventories. Maintained automated and manual supporting documents such as hand receipts and requisitions. Accountable for $1.5 million inventory. Responsibilities to include stock receiving, storage and distribution by unit, dispatching vehicles and issuing driver's licenses. Responsible for the training, welfare, morale, and discipline of six soldiers. Performed multiple supply clerical duties utilizing Unit Level Logistics System-Ground (ULLS-G), WordPerfect, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Above-listed duties performed in garrison and downrange.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Keller Graduate School of Business, 2015 Dallas, TX

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: DeVry University, 2013 Irving, TX

Iraq Campaign Medal with Four Campaign Stars Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars Meritorious Service Medal

Three-time recipient Army Commendation Medal Combat Lifesaver Certification National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development

Member, PepsiCo NSH MBA networking group for business professionals Member, Delta Mu Delta, National Honor Society in Business Administration Alumni, Alpha Chi Rho National Fraternity

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Play-Tri Swim. Bike. Run PepsiCo Valor Team

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

CORE COMPETENCIES

UNITED STATES MILITARY EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACHIEVEMENTS

AFFILIATIONS (Past and Present)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Past & Present)

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