JOHN LEDWITCH
Woodstock ,GA
Summary
Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in transportation and logistics operations. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and driving operational excellence. Demonstrated success in process optimization, team development, and strategic planning with quantifiable results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager II
ROC SCS
09.2020 - Current
- Lead end-to-end transportation operations and shortage prevention initiatives across network
- Manage cross-functional projects delivering $5.6MM in forecasted cost avoidance
- Improved operational efficiency by 63% while scaling team from 22 to 51 members
- Developed and implemented shuttle management program reducing average spend by 15%
- Created comprehensive analytics dashboards for executive reporting and decision-making
- Led organizational restructuring resulting in 61 bps reduction in premium costs ($1.2MM savings)
Logistics Sales Consultant
Veritiv Corporation
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed strategic RFQ processes and logistics solutions for enterprise clients
- Led cross-functional initiatives to optimize transportation and delivery processes
- Implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks for continuous improvement
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and external customers
- Conducted regular performance analysis and process improvement recommendations
National Account Executive
Veritiv Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed $7+ million portfolio achieving 15% YOY growth consistently
- Ranked in top 10% for all performance metrics categories
- Secured 6 new major accounts through strategic lead generation and relationship building
- Led contract negotiations and SOP implementation across account portfolio
- Managed end-to-end customer lifecycle and third-party billing operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2014
Skills
- Quicksight
- Data Analysis
- TMS
- Transportation Planning Tools
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Process Improvement
Websites
Key Projects And Achievements
- Transportation Network Optimization, Implemented carrier recommendation tool improvements with $5.48MM YTD cost avoidance, Developed ML-based recommendation system improving efficiency and cost optimization, Created automated reporting solutions reducing manual processing time by 40%
- Strategic Process Improvement, Led manual block enrichment project optimizing 11MM RCM block hours, Implemented price anchoring strategy achieving >$587K annualized cost reduction, Designed and executed training programs across multiple shifts and teams
- Organizational Development, Restructured operations team improving associate satisfaction scores, Developed and implemented new labor structure and career progression framework, Created standardized processes for cross-functional collaboration and communication
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC), Management & Strategy Institute, 21655041, 01/01/19
- Executive Management Certified, Management & Strategy Institute, 21813561, 12/01/18
- Project Management - Lean Process Certified, Management & Strategy Institute, 21813560, 12/01/18
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager II
ROC SCS
09.2020 - Current
Logistics Sales Consultant
Veritiv Corporation
01.2019 - 09.2020
National Account Executive
Veritiv Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Valdosta State University
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