Benjamin LaFever
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Supply Chain and Operations professional with 5+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain, production planning, and logistics optimization in the fuel and manufacturing industries. Proven track record managing cross-functional projects, optimizing inventory and service levels, and using tools like SAP, SQL, Power BI, and Excel to drive decisions. Skilled at influencing stakeholders and coordinating planning across internal and third-party teams. Passionate about data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Biodiesel Logistics & Operations Lead
TravelCenters of America
Westlake, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised cross-functional team managing biodiesel supply planning, logistics, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with bp trading team to optimize purchase strategies in volatile markets.
- Led daily schedule adjustments responding to market and operational changes.
- Ensured master data accuracy in SAP across supply, purchasing, and billing functions.
- Built tools using Excel, SQL, and Power BI to track KPIs including inventory levels, service rate, and supply constraints.
- Supported production readiness for new co-pack items and factory calendar coordination.
Biodiesel Logistics & Operations Specialist
TravelCenters of America
Westlake, OH
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Coordinated with copackers, suppliers, and carriers to maintain steady fuel supply across 300+ sites.
- Managed daily tactical schedules and forecasting across multiple planning horizons.
- Designed Excel/VBA-based forecasting and load planning systems aligned with weekly production schedules.
- Used AI weather tools to enhance additive treatment and blend accuracy.
- Worked closely with SAP data maintenance teams for order, billing, and vendor accuracy.
- Participated in cost-saving projects and grant writing for renewable fuel infrastructure.
Customer Analyst
Shurtape Technologies
Avon, OH
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Used SAP, SQL, and macros to track inventory, lead times, and OTIF service levels.
- Analyzed POS and purchase order flows across large retail partners like Walmart.
- Mitigated supply chain risks during COVID-era disruptions.
- Supported cross-functional planning for product launches and promotional events.
Supply Chain Intern
Coca Cola Bottling United
Chattanooga, TN
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Queried and analyzed supply data using SAP and Oracle to support procurement and warehousing operations.
- Automated Excel-based reporting to streamline daily operations.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by tracking delayed and lost shipments.
- Built relationships with 3PL carriers for smooth system integration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Operations Management
Miami University
Oxford, OH12-2019
Skills
- Supply Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Capacity Planning
- SAP
- OMP (learning capability)
- APO
- SQL
- Excel
- Power BI
- VBA
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Demand/Supply Review
- Process Ownership
- Stakeholder Influence
- Project Management
- Meeting Facilitation
Timeline
Biodiesel Logistics & Operations Lead
TravelCenters of America
01.2025 - Current
Biodiesel Logistics & Operations Specialist
TravelCenters of America
03.2022 - 12.2024
Customer Analyst
Shurtape Technologies
08.2020 - 03.2022
Supply Chain Intern
Coca Cola Bottling United
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Operations Management
Miami University
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