Jason Jick
Sussex,WI
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Supply Chain at Metal Forms, adept in strategic planning and business development, with a proven track record of fostering robust relationships and spearheading growth initiatives. Leveraged team leadership and complex problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency and achieve significant client satisfaction, consistently exceeding revenue targets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Supply Chain
Metal Forms
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
General Manager
Fastenal Company
04.2005 - 08.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WISkills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Client Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Results-Driven
- Account Management
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Presentations
- Sales Leadership
Timeline
Vice President of Supply Chain
Metal Forms
10.2021 - 07.2024
General Manager
Fastenal Company
04.2005 - 08.2021
Madison Area Technical College