Chirag Jain
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Results-driven operations and logistics leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, and team leadership. Proven track record of optimizing manufacturing & supply chain operations, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and driving revenue growth in fast-paced environments. Skilled in negotiating contracts, implementing new technologies, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Transportation Strategy
HelloFresh
01.2023 - Current
- Lead operator and project manager for the launch and scale of Hellofresh's first insourced Linehaul transportation
- Co-Developed and implemented the first Yard Management System across the HelloFresh network
- Led contract negotiations with drop trailer real estate agents and brokers, led to a $200k/year cost reduction
- Saved $8MM/year by leading and network expansion for Floor loading strategy
Associate Director - Middle Mile Strategy
HelloFresh
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led teams of 3 managers and associates and created the Middle Mile team managing a book of business of $60MM/year
- Project managed the implementation, scaling and training for HelloFresh’s first Transportation Management System, network wide solution
- Created the Multi-stop transportation program leading to $5MM/year savings
- Created the RFP/RFQ program to lead contracted rate negotiations; reduced annual spend by ~$2MM
Senior Operations Manager – Outbound Operations & Strategy
HelloFresh
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Led logistics strategy and operator for the launch of 6 Co-Packing sites and 3 new Distribution Centers amid the peak pandemic period
- Launched the TX Cross-Dock operation in less than 48 hours to relieve production capacity constraints
- Developed a team of 5 to independently manage daily operations and improve cross-departmental collaboration across the organization
Special Operations Manager – Strategy
HelloFresh
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Operations Start up Manager for HelloFresh’s first Semi-Automated Production Line in New Jersey
- Achieved and sustained 99% on time customer delivery through Last Mile carrier performance reviews, network optimization and contract negotiations
- Presented to CEO and COO a competitor analysis across 5 Meal kits brands to improve product offerings/selections and Website/App GUI
Project Manager
Nestle, USA
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Reduced Working Capital by $3MM/year by leading the strategy and implementation to reduce Coffee storage at 3PLs & offsite Warehousing.
- Led Supply chain function for FOB SAP integration for Coffee Beverage factory, aligning cross-functional corporate, Nestrade, and factory stakeholders
Operations Performance Acceleration Senior Analyst
Nestle, SA
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Project Manager for 40 cost-saving projects in Kit-Kat factory, developing a team of 5 in Goa, India, achieving $400k/year savings
- Led 3-year corporate strategy for the European Frozen Pizza market, generating $30MM/year savings in Year 1; project scoped to save ~$1 bn over 3 years
- Project manager and trainer for 60 project leaders in York, UK on six sigma methodologies to increase production capacity by 12.4%
Production Supervisor
Nestle, USA
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed 500+ hourly associates across 4 unions focusing on safety, quality, and production efficiency.
- Implemented and trained TPM and Six Sigma, increasing assembly line output increasing asset intensity by 13% (from 67% to 80%)
- Developed 4 hourly Team leaders in Six sigma methodology; all achieved white belts
Industrial Engineer / OMT
Nestle, USA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Operations Start up lead for $3MM robotic palletizers and conveyor system CAPEX project by coordinating with Safety, Engineering, Operations, and Warehouse
- Led Focused Improvement and Leadership Development pillar teams of 10 people across Pizza and Confections factories; key focus on associate and factory leadership development and Six Sigma/Lean methodologies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Management Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY05-2014
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Process Improvement and Lean Value Stream Mapping
- Negotiation and Contract Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Team Leadership & Development
- New Technology Integration (TMS, Automation)
- Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- SAP/Globe & E2open
- Six Sigma - Green Belt
Timeline
Associate Director of Transportation Strategy
HelloFresh
01.2023 - Current
Associate Director - Middle Mile Strategy
HelloFresh
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Operations Manager – Outbound Operations & Strategy
HelloFresh
10.2019 - 12.2021
Special Operations Manager – Strategy
HelloFresh
12.2018 - 10.2019
Project Manager
Nestle, USA
04.2018 - 12.2018
Operations Performance Acceleration Senior Analyst
Nestle, SA
08.2017 - 04.2018
Production Supervisor
Nestle, USA
08.2015 - 08.2017
Industrial Engineer / OMT
Nestle, USA
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Management Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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