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Jared Wheelahan

Reserve,LA

Summary

Commercial Supply Chain Specialist at Shell with a strong focus on vendor negotiation and cost control. Developed and implemented strategies that resulted in reduced expenses and increased operational efficiency. Skilled in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration, driving improvements in supply chain operations and achieving significant cost savings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Supply Chain Specialist

Shell
Convent, LA
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
  • Established relationships with key vendors to negotiate competitive pricing for materials and services.
  • Coordinated with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain.
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated prices and set up delivery schedules.
  • Managed supplier relationships and performed quarterly reviews.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
  • Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
  • Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.

Cost Engineer

Shell
Convent, LA
3/18/18 - 12.2023
  • Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
  • Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
  • Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
  • Created and executed validation protocols to qualify new cost tracking and forecasting processes.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Turnaround Cost Engineer

Turner Industries Group LLC (Shell Agent)
Norco, LA
02.2013 - 01.2018
  • Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
  • Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
  • Developed bid proposals with itemized costs for clients to review and approve before beginning work on turnaround capital projects.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
  • Maintained updated project forecast knowledge through headcount and daily cost tracking reports.

Materials Management Coordinator

Swift Oil and Gas
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 05.2012
  • Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
  • Developed reports for leadership compiling data and insights into inventory, trends and sales with focus on readability and brevity.
  • Utilized tracking systems and documentation to trace cargo on its route.
  • Accurately entered data using SAP and efficiently completed all paperwork.
  • Saved costs by coordinating inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to mitigate financial discrepancies.

General Manager

Chili's Grill & Bar
Laplace, LA
05.2006 - 12.2009
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Delivered and implemented engagement, diversity and cultural programs using robust reporting tools to improve productivity and enhance staff morale.
  • Tracked monthly and quarterly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.
  • Trained over 55 full and part time employees on business principles, best practices, protocol and system usage.
  • Coached and developed 4 internal candidates for promotion to general management.
  • Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
  • Established relationships with key vendors to negotiate competitive pricing for materials and services.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in order to optimize inventory levels across all channels.
  • Performed root cause analysis when disruptions occurred in the supply chain process.
  • Evaluated vendor performance regularly using various criteria such as quality control measures or turnaround time.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverside Academy
Reserve, LA
4 2001

Some College (No Degree) - 90 Credits Political Science 3.2 GPA

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Proposal development
  • Cost control and budget management
  • Business and functional analysis
  • Vendor negotiation and relationship management
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Process improvement
  • Quality control
  • Creative problem solving
  • Collaboration skills
  • Supply chain management
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Education and Training

other,other

Experience

["General and Operations Managers"],["Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks"],[],["Cost Estimators"]

Affiliations

  • Plans worship at church
  • Musician
  • Involved in various missions
  • Ordained Deacon

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial Supply Chain Specialist

Shell
01.2024 - Current

Turnaround Cost Engineer

Turner Industries Group LLC (Shell Agent)
02.2013 - 01.2018

Materials Management Coordinator

Swift Oil and Gas
06.2010 - 05.2012

General Manager

Chili's Grill & Bar
05.2006 - 12.2009

Cost Engineer

Shell
3/18/18 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Riverside Academy

Some College (No Degree) - 90 Credits Political Science 3.2 GPA

Louisiana State University And A&M College

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