Jeremy Light

Chief Supply Chain/SVP of Logistics/Transportation Results-driven leader offering strong expertise in logistics, transportation, and fleet management. Industrious and growth-focused professional with vast experience in logistics, and transportation management and all facets of operations, sales, fleet management, and customer service. Capable of decreasing costs, improving efficiency through planning, negotiation, and developing effective strategies. Expertise in logistics challenges, such as market circumstances and headwinds, that must be conveyed to the company proactively. Proven experience in rail and truck transportation management systems, including Trimble Transportation, IntelliTrans/Carrierpoint TMS (Transportation Management Systems), SAP-ECC/S4/HANA, MS Dynamics 365/NAV. Articulate Communicator with ability to communicate across departments to increase cross-functional cooperation.

• Created and executed strategic sourcing solutions for expenditure of $284M+ in multi-modal transportation across the Western US and Canada, negotiating cost with class I rail and truck freight providers, providing the best logistics support to our manufacturing and distribution facilities across the US and Canada.

• Vice President of Logistics, TenCate Grass Americas, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2025-06-01, Present, Lead logistics strategy and operations across our U.S. sport and residential turf business., Oversee five warehouse facilities and ensure efficient distribution from raw materials to finished goods., Responsible for optimizing network performance, managing logistics budgets, developing vendor relationships, and driving key KPIs related to delivery, cost, and service., Lead a high-performing logistics team focused on continuous improvement, compliance, and scalable growth across a multi-plant operation.
• Director of Assets and Transportation, Hellas Construction, Austin, Texas, 2023-05-01, 2025-05-01, Direct a team of 32 in managing 1,650+ construction assets, overseeing procurement, lifecycle management, maintenance, and fleet spending., Conduct routine facility inspections across 8 equipment yards and 16 satellite offices nationwide., Managed fleet maintenance operations and procurement using 3PL resources to support 95 general construction crews., Led lease efforts for small vehicles and heavy construction equipment, including class 8 OTR Heavy haul semi-trucks., Ensured driver compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, implementing safety measures like telematics, GPS, and camera systems.
• Director of Logistics, Weyerhaeuser Company, Seattle, Washington, 2021-12-01, 2023-04-01, Lead a team of 10 in strategizing for current and future success in multi-modal logistics., Oversee Western Logistics Team operations, including recruitment, supervision, coaching, and performance assessment., Collaborate with supply chain management to meet sales and operations planning (S&OP) and shipping targets., Manage RFP rate quotes, semiannual core carrier reviews, and employee data using PeopleSoft software.
• Transportation General Manager, Weyerhaeuser Company, Eugene, Oregon, 2017-10-01, 2021-11-01, Supervised 103 corporate employees, 80 company truck drivers, and 235 contracted truck drivers for an asset-based transportation business., Oversaw fleet maintenance, contracts, pricing, daily operations, and contractor development., Managed deliveries to 41+ locations across 8 regions in Oregon and Washington.
• Plant Engineering Superintendent, Weyerhaeuser Company, Cottage Grove, Oregon, 2016-06-01, 2017-09-01, Directed 61 employees in execution of all maintenance and operations plans for a dimensional Doug-fir sawmill., Led maintenance operations/facilities maintenance using various reliability principles., Responsible for all capital improvements on machine centers, conveyors, and other mill specific machines.
• Director of Ground Fleet Readiness, U.S. Army, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 1987-09-01, 2016-06-01, Led a team of 29 personnel in coordinating fleet logistics for US and European-based Army units., Managed 56,404 vehicles, trailers, equipment, and helicopters., Oversaw budget allocation, developed fleet readiness presentations, and provided strategic guidance on supply chain distribution.