Ashley Rodewald
Summary
Proven strategist and analyst with a track record of identifying market trends and optimizing processes at Koch Industries - INVISTA. Skilled in data analytics, visualization, demand forecasting, and enhancing efficiency through automation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy & Business Development Analyst
Koch Industries - INVISTA
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive industry analysis to identify market trends, opportunities, and threats that could impact the business.
- Forecast demand and assist with 5-10 year, long-term Point-of-View (POV) development for Nylon and Polymer value chains.
- Identify opportunities for process automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Implement and manage automation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and continuous improvement.
- Effectively communicate strategic insights and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Prepare and deliver presentations that clearly articulate the strategic direction and business development initiatives.
Commercial Scheduler
Koch Industries - INVISTA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Efficiently schedule vessel arrivals and departures using tools like VesselTrack to ensure timely and accurate movements. Monitor real-time positions of vessels to optimize scheduling and reduce wait times.
- Oversee contract terms and conditions, including quantity size and deadfreight clauses, to ensure compliance and minimize financial risks
- Assist in contract negotiation, supplier acquisition, and inspector SLAs.
- Manage and optimize cargo positions to ensure alignment with market movements and trading strategies. Utilize advanced analytics to forecast position changes and mitigate risks.
- Implement and enhance PI Vision strategies to bring oversight to commercial and supply chain business units.
International Transportation Manager
Cargill
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Proactively monitors and communicates delivery status of shipments to sales, customers, carriers, and other stakeholders.
- Collecting and organizing data for company reporting, including metrics and service failures for management analysis.
- Field inbound calls from customers, and carriers, assess information and take appropriate actions, to include providing relevant details to stakeholders.
Transportation Support Coordinator - Turkey Lead
Cargill
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed high-volume truckloads, ensuring timely completion of delivery and effective communication with internal sales clients.
- Spearheaded the implementation of comprehensive carrier compliance protocols, ensuring adherence to legal and industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by diligently monitor truckloads and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
Education
MBA - Energy
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2025
BBA - Majors In: General Business, Mgmt, Int'l Business.
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2023
Skills
- Data Analytics & Visualization (Alteryx, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Tableau)
- Demand Forecasting
- Price Setting Mechanisms
- Data Automation (Power Automate, SQL, API)
- Python Beginner
Affiliations
- Women in International Shipping & Trading Association
- Women in Marine Operations
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Strategy & Business Development Analyst
Koch Industries - INVISTA
01.2024 - Current
Commercial Scheduler
Koch Industries - INVISTA
09.2022 - 01.2024
International Transportation Manager
Cargill
12.2020 - 09.2022
Transportation Support Coordinator - Turkey Lead
Cargill
04.2019 - 12.2020
MBA - Energy
Texas Christian University
BBA - Majors In: General Business, Mgmt, Int'l Business.
Wichita State University