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Joseph T. Blattner

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Results oriented leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs. Direct experience in key account management, strategic sourcing, marketing and supply chain operations, point of sale merchandising, printed marketing materials, promotional/ASI, warehouse and distribution, e-commerce development, and team leadership.

Served 5 years as an Army Captain specializing in Logistics with combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. Held positions in troop leadership, executive management and logistics/asset management.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Client Services

SupplyLogic - Slwm
03.2020 - Current
  • Currently responsible for all Client Services activity at slwm, manage 7 Account Directors with over 100 Account Managers in the department, delivering a wide range of services and products to our strategic partners.
  • Transitioned newly acquired comany's Account Services team to slwm Client Services team model that better aligned with strategy to support strategic accounts.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and internal leadership to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Account Director

Supplylogic
01.2017 - 04.2020
  • Managed an experienced sales and operations team of 7 account executives on-site at multiple Fortune 500 clients in the strategic and daily management of all Marketing and Promotional products needs
  • Responsible for all sourcing, procurement, ecommerce activity to support ongoing account growth, increased revenue by 30% in 3 year span
  • Delivered ongoing warehouse and logistics management and advanced reporting across multiple functional areas and ERP platforms
  • Successfully finalized and implemented a 3 year contract extension with new stakeholders in Strategic Sourcing, identifying areas of risk and opportunity and implementing new strategies to support ongoing initiatives
  • Established trusted relationships with key stakeholders by providing consistent communication and exceptional service throughout the account lifecycle.

Director of Marketing Operations; Supply Chain

North American Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Manage a procurement team of 14 category leaders with over 250 years of combined industry experience; responsible for the sourcing, purchasing and project management of over $100M annually in print, display and point of purchase (POP) materials for all NVISION customers
  • Responsible for maintenance of all new and existing strategic vendor partnerships; negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements; monitor and assess vendor capabilities and performance as it relates to quality, lead times and innovation; lead external RFP’s across multiple product categories and suppliers
  • Identify and enhance current technology and workflow solutions for my team; assess areas for improved efficiencies in buying functions; implement new buying and sourcing strategies with internal customers to lower costs, remove touch points, and increase profitability
  • Coordinate with new business development team to identify and onboard new customer product categories and associated logistics and support

Strategic Account Manager

North American Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed all account activity to support the design, sourcing, production, warehousing, fulfillment, online ordering, and management reporting of an Atlanta-based, CPG companies' retail POP program
  • Collaborated with Marketing, Brand, Creative and Sales teams to design and execute twice-annual brand POP launch at national market including re-design of product strategy to deliver increased product effectiveness, reduce POP costs and decrease lead-time to stock and retail
  • Maintained existing and implemented new technology offerings including online ordering platform, variable print-on-demand (POD) solution and asset management system to drive increased efficiency throughout client stakeholders

Account Manager

North American Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Led an account and team in the implementation and growth of a top 10 program customer for NVISION; managed business to over 42% annual growth in sales, while also reducing accounts receivable past due to the lowest rate in the division, and lowering average inventory values by over 10%
  • Implemented a web-based, custom ordering platform that reduced product delivery costs and order times; serviced over 5,000 orders annually with an average service level of over 98%

Program Account Manager

North American Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed and executed ideation, design, procurement, fulfilment, and distribution of Point of Sale merchandise displays for Wrigley/Mars in Chicago
  • Worked on-site with packaging, brand and merchandising teams to execute $15M+ program in support of ongoing brand promotion

Captain, Quartermaster Corps

UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Served as the Primary Staff Logistics Officer for an Aviation Battalion, deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008-2009; awarded Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal
  • Led 5-person team in Iraq/at Ft
  • Drum, NY forecasting, planning, equipping, resourcing, and sustaining 560-person aviation battalion with 34 helicopters worth $125 million; managed $10.5 million budget and $190 million in equipment; responsible for managing contracts and property loss prevention program; oversaw $180,000 field ordering budget with local Iraqi vendors and third country nationals
  • Served as Battalion’s contracting and ordering officer, negotiating with local vendors for over $925,000 in purchases and contracts for services; oversaw all deployment and re-deployment of unit level equipment and personnel; moved over 180 containers and equipment into and out of combat theatre without loss
  • Led 50-person team in Afghanistan/at Ft
  • Drum NY, providing fuel and ammunition support for aviation battalion with 34 helicopters worth $120 million; Responsible for employing/maintaining equipment worth $3.5 million, including inventory control, parts shipment tracking, and quality control

Education

BA - Journalism, Military Science, Political Science

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2005

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Results-Driven
  • Account Management
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Contract Negotiation

Awards

  • Bronze Star Medal
  • North American Corporation Sales Leadership Council and Chairman’s Circle (2012, 2013 & 2015)
  • Army Commendation Medal (2)

Accomplishments

Bronze Star Medal, North American Corporation Sales Leadership Council and Chairman’s Circle (2012, 2013 & 2015), Army Commendation Medal (2).

Timeline

Vice President, Client Services

SupplyLogic - Slwm
03.2020 - Current

Account Director

Supplylogic
01.2017 - 04.2020

Director of Marketing Operations; Supply Chain

North American Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2017

Strategic Account Manager

North American Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2016

Account Manager

North American Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013

Program Account Manager

North American Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2011

Captain, Quartermaster Corps

UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2005 - 01.2010

BA - Journalism, Military Science, Political Science

Marquette University

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