JONATHAN JAEGER
Ferndale
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with a track record of achieving significant cost savings and operational improvements. Successfully negotiated a resource project yielding $5M in savings and elevated fulfillment rates from 65% to 89% through strategic commodity purchasing. Proficient in creating Excel workbooks for enhanced data analysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
General Dynamics Land Systems
Sterling Heights
01.2024 - Current
- Procured commodities for military vehicles, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Negotiated and facilitated a major resource project contributing to $5M in savings over the course of 5 years.
- Developed sophisticated and highly visual Excel workbooks clearly illustrating pricing and lead time comparisons and forecasts which led to better data analysis and better decision making.
- Established Microsoft Teams group, fostering collaboration and communication among department members.
- Relaunched IT order management tool within SCM, enhancing order processing and coordination.
Buyer
Wright Tool Company LLC
Warren
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Purchased commodities for more than 60% of the business which included negotiation with suppliers, PO creation and follow up, and returns helping raise fulfillment and in stock % from 65% - 89% while reducing inventory costs through appropriate buying.
- Purchased parts for BOMs and streamlined kit assembly processes by revising recipes and optimizing inventory movements.
- Facilitated process improvements that enhanced buying efficiency and optimized inventory management for kit assemblies.
- Allocated inventory for kit assemblies, ensuring timely availability for production.
Logistics Stock and Sales Associate
VF Corporation (The North Face)
Troy
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Coordinated product organization in stock room, facilitating efficient re-stocking and enhancing service quality.
- Replenished sales floor with inventory ERP systems, creating an appealing environment and minimizing missed sales opportunities.
- Utilized various systems to process customer orders (BOPIS, Enterprise Selling, Send Sales), ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
- Surpassed individual daily sales goals on a consistent basis while attaining the highest level of sales in the job bracket at the company with more than $300K in one year.
Logistics Compliance Specialist
Schneider National Corporation
Farmington Hills
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed expertise in invoicing, bill of lading, and shipping documentation to ensure compliance within automotive network.
- Implemented a new process improvement initiative to reduce the number of shipments going to incorrect destinations within a network, leading to improved service.
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve late shipments and implemented streamlined processes to reduce future occurrences.
Selling Supervisor
VF Corporation (The North Face)
Troy
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coached employees on customer service best practices, sales strategies, and product knowledge, resulting in improved sales performance and team productivity.
- Streamlined operational efficiency and maximized sales through coordinated stock strategies during peak hours, enhancing customer experience.
- Executed security protocol and reduced store shrink rate from -1.5% to -0.46% by delivering high-quality customer service and maintaining attention to detail.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Global Supply Chain Management and Management
Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business
Detroit, MI12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Professional Golf Management
Ferris State University, College of Business
Big Rapids, MI12-2014
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Database management
- Data visualization
- Spreadsheet analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word processing
- Presentation design
Technical Skills Certifications
- Microsoft Office Suite (SQL, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
- Oracle EBS
- SQL
Community Outreach
Shrine High School, Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI, Golf Coach, 2016, 2024, Coached team members on swing fundamentals, course management, and situational decision making.
Timeline
Buyer
General Dynamics Land Systems
01.2024 - Current
Buyer
Wright Tool Company LLC
01.2021 - 03.2024
Logistics Compliance Specialist
Schneider National Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Selling Supervisor
VF Corporation (The North Face)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Logistics Stock and Sales Associate
VF Corporation (The North Face)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Master of Business Administration - Global Supply Chain Management and Management
Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Professional Golf Management
Ferris State University, College of Business