Max Barger
Mission
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with six years of experience spanning warehousing operations, multimodal transportation management (OTR and rail), and commodity market analysis. Strong background in FP&A, data analysis, and presenting actionable insights to leadership. Seeking to leverage deep interest in commodity markets within a manufacturing or industrial setting to enhance procurement strategy, risk management, and financial performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
The Redwood Group, LLC
Mission, KS
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Traded agricultural commodities in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Hedged futures against physical grain contracts
- Executed logistics based on optimal arbitrage opportunities
- Scheduled railcars and trucks from grain elevators to pet food and poultry end users
- Led a fleet of 110 railcars on the CSX, NS, and UP
- Booked up to 20 trucks/day during peak season
- Coordinated AP and AR settlements, oversaw daily positional reporting
MT Account Executive
Echo Global Logistics
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Promoted to Senior MT Account Executive – March, 2023
- Primary AE for a packaging equipment client, $10 million annual revenue
- LTL: Serviced nine shipping warehouses to 1,700 retail stores
- FTL: Offered spot-rate pricing to arrange dry van orders
- Specialized: Executed intermodal, flatbed, HOT/expedited, and rescue shipments
Inventory Associate
Walmart-Jet.com
Gardner, KS
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed inventory and fulfilled orders at a Walmart/Jet.com distribution center
Mover/Packer
Fry-Wagner Moving and Storage
Kansas City, KS
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed residential and commercial relocations in the greater Kansas City area
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business
Fayetteville, AR05.2021
Skills
- Software:
- Microsoft Office products, PowerBi, Salesforce, Tableau, CME Futures & Options Trading, DAT Freight & Analytics
- Certification:
- Category Management Association: Certified Professional Category Analyst (2021)
- Relevant Coursework:
- Sales Management, Source Procurement, Transportation/Distribution Management
Leadership
- Leadership Walton: Recognized as part of the 12% of Walton College students who completed the curriculum, attended exclusive events that provided academic, networking, and competitive skills
- Arkansas Supply Chain Association (ASCA): Expanded network of colleagues and developed professional skills
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity: Philanthropy Committee: Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, organized events for the Fayetteville community – raised $20,000 in 2018
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
The Redwood Group, LLC
08.2023 - 09.2025
MT Account Executive
Echo Global Logistics
07.2021 - 06.2023
Inventory Associate
Walmart-Jet.com
05.2020 - 08.2020
Mover/Packer
Fry-Wagner Moving and Storage
05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business