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Matthew Waite

Richardson,TX

Summary

Global logistics professional with expertise building strategic partnerships across multiple areas of responsibility. A passionate leader with the ability to develop high functioning teams, increasing Supply Chain resiliency. Proven ability to optimize product flow in order to increase speed and efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director, Global Logistics

JCPenney
Plano, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end operations including origin consolidation, container and air shipments, drayage, 3PL warehousing, and customs and trade compliance
  • Established strategic partnerships with service partners to enhance network reliability, resulting in 90+% on time arrivals in 2024
  • Built best-in-class integrated relationship with largest service provider, resulting in a 20% decrease in annual spend

Director, Global Logistics

JCPenney
Plano, TX
12.2019 - 02.2024
  • Negotiated and implemented a top-tier ocean contract, resulting in a 99% booking acceptance rate during the pandemic period
  • Led implementation of 3rd party visibility software, complementing in-house legacy systems
  • Consolidated 3PL operations into a single facility, managing domestic and international inbound operations. Reduced on-yard to unload metric by 48 hours

Various Roles

JCPenney
Plano, TX
06.2011 - 11.2019
  • Advanced through roles with increasing responsibility in operations, support, and transportation functions
  • Managed the Final Mile transportation team, implementing a detailed carrier scorecard to drive improved performance and cost effectiveness
  • 2017 Founders Award recipient for effectively managing JCPenney's groundbreaking Extreme Value Diamonds promotion

Education

BBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2011

Graduate Certificate - Finance

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
08-2018

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Control
  • Data Analytics
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Project Management
  • Product Flow Optimization

Timeline

Senior Director, Global Logistics

JCPenney
03.2024 - Current

Director, Global Logistics

JCPenney
12.2019 - 02.2024

Various Roles

JCPenney
06.2011 - 11.2019

BBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Oklahoma

Graduate Certificate - Finance

Southern Methodist University

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