Jake Hulce

Greater Chicagoland | (123) 555-4321 | xyz@gmail.com

Experience

August 2022 - Present

Sr. Supply Chain Analyst

Developed a cost-saving strategy for pallet utilization by analyzing rental days and identifying gaps in the EDI transfer process, leading to a 35% reduction in rental costs and lost equipment fees realizing $10M annual savings.
Spearheaded process to optimize trailer load capacity by leveraging future order forecasts, increasing average trailer weight by 33%, and reducing annual transportation costs by $1.4M.
Conducted SWOT and cost-benefit analysis to present a business case to leadership, gaining approval for the implementation of a new reporting structure to improve asset management, projected to save $5M+ annually.
Uncovered outdated transfer fee agreements for non-participating CHEP receivers, resulting in $1.45M in annual losses; collaborated with sales and master data teams to update pricing agreements and mitigate future costs.
Implemented a cross-functional project to streamline internal fleet utilization for pallet transportation, resulting in an optimized backhaul strategy and saving $.25M annually.
Oversaw the procure-to-pay process for a pallet vendor across 100+ sites, utilizing SAP Ariba to streamline purchasing, invoice reconciliation, and payments. Optimized spend tracking via a budget scorecard, identifying $500K+ in cost-saving opportunities.

August 2022 - Present

Founder, Project Manager

Applied design thinking and creative problem-solving methodologies to pivot the product based on user feedback, resulting in the addition of gamification features to increase user engagement.
Built and maintained a comprehensive product roadmap, incorporating iterative development cycles and milestone tracking through a Notion Kanban board, to align a team of 9 software engineers, designers, and marketers.
Created business canvas models and strategic presentations to communicate product innovation and strategy to stakeholders, securing support and resources for continued development.
Led cross-functional workshops and brainstorming sessions with design, UX, and marketing teams, driving alignment on product specifications and development priorities by using Gantt Charts, WBS, and feedback loop.

July 2021 - July 2022

Logistics Operations Manager

Launched a continuous improvement project, improving productivity by 45% and reducing labor expenses by $40K per month.
Designed KPIs to monitor warehouse operations, achieving a 20% increase in pick, pack, and dwell time efficiency.

February 2017 - July 2021

Logistics Area Manager I + II | Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Initiated the Stow By Light system, increasing the stow rate by 40% and reducing missort frequency by over 50%.
Implemented the 'Ship with Amazon' B2C last-mile delivery project, increasing seller adoption by 60%.
Created a committee to improve team morale and mentorship culture, increasing engagement scores by 70%.
Improved site retention by 20% by implementing the 'HITS' shift-swap program.
Executed the implementation of virtual new hire orientation, onboarding over 1500 employees within 12 months.

Expected May 2025

Master of Science, Integrated Design, Business, and Technology

March 2022

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership, Project Management

April 2022

Project Management Professional Certification