Jared Barber Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Hamburg, De

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Lead processes and decisions over broad range of services from mobile equipment selection to plant decommissioning projects • Develop, implement, and improve strategic sourcing processes leveraging SAP Ariba Sourcing• Manage competitive sourcing processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) while balancing internal stakeholders needs with cost saving opportunities• Proactively monitor and control the performance expenditures and the respective impact on the use of the framework contracts• Organize sourcing strategies utilizing marketplace competition, user demand management, and vendor consolidation

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Oversee all product movement – 80,000+ moves on average annually – from 28 ports of entry and 6 domestics mills• Design, negotiate, and implement transportation plans with range of considerations integrated including volume (supported by sales knowledge), changes in lane density, and project or service needs while adhering to stringent budget• Conduct statistical analysis to evaluate modal shift opportunities, customer requirements, collaborative shipping efforts, equipment studies, and other logistic opportunities frequently to improve supply chain performance• Lead execution of load plans for $20MM+ freight budget while collaborating with customers, carriers, and brokers to strategically determine mode, maximize efficiency, and limit cost exposure• Serve as trusted strategic problem solver, leveraging SAP and data analytic tools (Tableau and Qliksense) to provide high-level solutions to internal stakeholders and leaders as well as external customers• Maintain 90% on time delivery schedule spanning multiple shipment modes (container, flatbed, van, etc.) amid major supply chain disruptions such as strikes as well as nature and weather events• Orchestrated first large-scale RFP over 5 months that engaged ~100 carriers and brokers including number of major national providers that had not previously entered bidding process due to volume• Saved $250,000 during tenure resulting from strategic, insight-driven decision-making and effective collaboration and support across levels and functions

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Owned 30 customer accounts (plywood and MDF panels)• Analyzed market trends on plywood & MDF panels to determine pricing and market selection • Delivered engaging product demonstrations and deepened product and category expertise through continuous study as well as product education onsite in Chilean factories• Built relationships and engaged existing customer base by communicating effectively and authentically as well as gaining deep understanding of customers’ businesses, needs, and purchase trendso Effective relationship management and account growth strategies• Reviewed customer performance with accounting team, examined customer profit analysis along with category gains and losses, and prepared profitability analyses and reports for leadership

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Oversaw 12 ports of entry and 16 3PLs • Spearheaded long-term strategic vision and led team of 3 planners executing day-to-day operations• Helmed critical re-bundling initiatives and executed high-level contract negotiations with 3PLs, bringing on new 3PLs to support enterprise’s expansion• Brought together data and insights to support direction in addition to achievement of target inventory turn times, 3PL bidding, and other processes, goals, and decisions• Collaborated across functions with mills (domestic and international), finance, sales, etc. in range of categories including plywood, moldings, millwork, and pulp• Designed and implemented SOPs to eliminate disruptions in supply chain

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Drove logistics lifecycle for shipments from Arauco’s Chilean factories to 5 East Coast 3PL arrival points• Engineered forecasts based on customer purchase history and estimations; managed relationships with 3PLs to ensure sufficient capacity• Analyzed data (financial, business, and market data) and leveraged sales intel to identify key trends; expanded footprint and supported replanning of capacity as needed based on emerging trends• Teamed with sales to ensure volume purchased was available and delivery timelines were met• Collaborated with IT to develop new method of PO entry and management in SAP to meet ordering process requirements for Lowe’s and The Home Depot, Arauco’s largest customers• Managed inventory and implemented inventory controls that minimized inventory replenishment costs• Resolved issues swiftly (i.e. shipping delays and damaged product) caused by vessel breakdowns as well as nature and weather events along 5,000+ mile long supply chain• Capitalized on all opportunities to maximize capacity, accelerate shipping timelines, and control costs

Nashville, Tennessee, Us