James Sowder Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Responsible for the architecting, design, build out, and implementation of tools to help In-Bound delivery services achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction and the management of expenses.
• Architect data models for delivery analytics.
• Create tools that give visibility and help manage key expense categories.
• Part of a cross functional team to build out Supply Chain data models.
• Help develop the vision for the future of In-Bound Delivery.
• Provide analysis, forecast, audit and reporting support to identify, recommend and implement cost saving alternatives and process improvements.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• $45.5 million annual portfolio of Customer Accounts requiring state-of-the-art supply chain transportation optimization including proper fleet sizing, multi-stop routing, fuel cost reduction, equipment procurement, P&L.
• Creation of analytic and visual materials for collaborative Business Development pursuits
• Active customer account maintenance through client interviews and presentations
• Reduce overall transportation cost
• Time-to-Value savings achieved in weeks
• Reliable distribution network driven by an operationally feasible plan

Atlanta GA

$160 million multi-year corporate revenue increase through optimization of Cool Chain Distribution, mode conversion, load consolidation and carrier management. 3PL warehouse, distribution, temperature control services improved through logistic decisions supported with applications such as CAPS, Microsoft Access and SQL query. Transportation cost reduction.

Downers Grove IL

Created load planning and optimization of Cool Chain Distribution for refrigerated, chilled and frozen food products. The Distribution Network Re-design enhanced lead times and service performance by an average of 11.8% and 23% respectively. As a Project Lead briefings were held up to the corporate executive level.

Douglas GA

Responsibility for inventory tracking and fulfillment via CMMS systems. Management of departmental personnel including instruction and evaluations. Customer Service and process training for direct reports.

Douglas GA

Order fulfillment responsibility for regional stores providing a variety of value added services. Project Lead of ten person team covering multiple shifts. Material handling (fork lift) driver experience.

Camp Pendleton CA

• Top Secret Security Clearance, Honorable Discharge
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
• Meritorious Unit Commendation
• National Defense Medal