Jeffrey Nachtrieb
Supply Chain Logistics
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Logistics Manager directing warehouse, transportation, and order fulfillment operations for a unionized workforce. Manages 200 employees across warehouse strategy, staffing, labor planning, vendor coordination, and annual budget execution while supporting on-time delivery and order fill rates. Leads process improvement, equipment procurement, and cross-functional alignment to control cost and service levels while using SAP EWM.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Nestlé Purina
12.2022 - Current
- Manage 4 managers, 25 coordinators, and 150 forklift drivers through performance coaching, career development, and daily goal tracking.
- Manage 200 employees across Warehouse and Materials operations in a unionized environment.
- Negotiate union contracts every 3 years while balancing workforce needs, labor relations, and operational continuity.
- Monitor daily costs and develop the annual department budget to keep spending aligned with cost objectives.
- Direct order management, warehouse shipping schedules, and transportation execution to improve on-time delivery and order fill rates.
- Lead warehouse strategy development, including policies, procedures, and goals that support continuous improvement across operations.
- Collaborate with divisional and corporate leaders, vendors, carriers, and service providers while using SAP EWM, PINC to align logistics execution.
Warehouse Manager
Nestle Purina
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Trained and monitored safe PIT/PED practices for 160 staff members in a unionized warehouse environment.
- Tracked fleet and trailer availability across 750 units to keep vehicle and yard records current.
- Oversaw receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance activities, including loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Reworked warehouse layout for a multi-site strategy, improving space utilization and supporting orderly material flow.
- Managed warehouse staff through hiring, supervision, evaluations, and scheduling while implementing operating policies and procedures.
Manufacturing Associate Leader (Production Manager)
Pepsi Beverages Group
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed 4 supervisors and 35 non-union employees across production, maintenance, and materials operations.
- Drove 1 of 3 Atlanta sites to produce the Game Fuel XO re-closeable lid after securing the project.
- Managed monthly labor forecasts, including a shift reduction, while controlling expense spending and accruals.
- Monitored production waste, supported loss analysis, and helped develop the yearly AOP plan.
- Led HSE efforts, completed TPM EDGE and AM training, and guided summer intern and campus hire onboarding.
Supply Chain Operations Leader (Warehouse Manager)
Pepsi Americas
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed 3 supervisors overseeing warehouse operations, including building maintenance, inventory control, gate security, and labor coordination.
- Resolved union grievances and coordinated with shop stewards to maintain productive labor relations.
- Managed monthly labor and expense forecasts to align staffing levels with operating and budget needs.
- Tracked warehouse productivity, waste, and PQI rotation to improve flow and reduce out-of-date inventory risk.
Supply Chain Operations Associate Supervisor
Pepsi Americas
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Supervised 20-30 union employees in daily warehouse operations, labor coordination, and frontline accountability.
- Managed sales accounts for two large Gatorade 3POs, supporting 75k cases PY and service continuity.
- Delivered HSE training to employees, reinforcing safe work practices across warehouse teams.
- Served as site liaison for franchised bottlers and commissary accounts to resolve service issues and maintain alignment.
- Coordinated customer relationships with 3POs to reduce out-of-stocks and support replenishment planning.
- Managed and ordered JuiceTyme BIB, Gatorade, Dr. Pepper BIB, and Maui Cup inventory for the St. Louis market.
- Led the Fruit Shoots warehouse launch and trained PIT operators to support product rollout and safe handling.
Inventory Control Supervisor
Pepsi Americas
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Improved $100K in unallocated inventory savings in the first year by tightening control practices and resolving long-standing discrepancies.
- Investigated inventory errors to identify root causes, correct record discrepancies, and strengthen day-to-day stock accuracy.
- Established updated SOPs for transport checkers and the inventory control department to standardize handling and handoff procedures.
- Tracked unallocated inventory trends against prior years to improve visibility into stock balances and support corrective action.
Sales Support Supervisor
Pepsi Americas
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Managed 45-50 union drivers, balancing daily coverage needs with labor expectations and service continuity.
- Handled customer complaints and de-escalated disputes to protect service relationships and keep operations moving.
- Delivered HSE training to union drivers, reinforcing safe work practices and day-to-day safety awareness.
- Maintained DOT compliance by monitoring driver requirements and reinforcing adherence to transportation rules.
- Developed process improvements to reduce overtime and support stronger labor cost control.
Senior Dispatcher
Pepsi Americas
09.2001 - 10.2005
- Managed overnight union drivers covering 10-15 drivers and maintained orderly shift operations.
- Developed daily dynamic routing solutions using routing software to meet tight overnight deadlines.
- Worked with IT to troubleshoot NextGen software during rollout and support process improvements.
- Coordinated overnight dispatch activity with union drivers to keep deliveries aligned with shift requirements.
Account Sales Manager
PepsiCo
08.1992 - 09.2001
- Managed customer marketing agreement presentations for independent grocery accounts, aligning contract terms with store needs.
- Coordinated advertisements and marketing displays for independent grocery stores and large chain accounts.
- Developed orders, delivered annual business reviews, and trained merchandising staff to support account execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
University of Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri05-1992
Skills
- SAP EWM
- PeopleSoft
- RoadNet
- AVAIL
- VoicePick
- PINC
- Nextview LMS
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Transportation scheduling
- Material handling
- Labor forecasting
- Union relations
- Safety training
- Cost control
- Change management
- Capital budgeting
- KPI dashboard reporting
- Supply chain analytics
Certification
Department of Health Rodent Control Academy certification- form NYC
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Nestlé Purina
12.2022 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Nestle Purina
09.2021 - 12.2022
Manufacturing Associate Leader (Production Manager)
Pepsi Beverages Group
10.2017 - 09.2021
Supply Chain Operations Leader (Warehouse Manager)
Pepsi Americas
10.2015 - 10.2017
Supply Chain Operations Associate Supervisor
Pepsi Americas
07.2013 - 10.2015
Inventory Control Supervisor
Pepsi Americas
10.2008 - 07.2013
Sales Support Supervisor
Pepsi Americas
10.2005 - 10.2008
Senior Dispatcher
Pepsi Americas
09.2001 - 10.2005
Account Sales Manager
PepsiCo
08.1992 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
University of Missouri