Jeremy G. Roberts, DM
Senior Director – Supply-Chain Operations
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Broadly and deeply experienced senior-level operational management professional with more than two decades of successes leading diverse groups in the design and execution of complex, challenging projects that enriched performance in intimidating environments. Inventive, prudent, and thorough with confidence and business sense to challenge stifling paradigms with expansive concepts focused on satisfying immediate and future needs.
Relied Upon for Producing Substantial ROI in Consequential Circumstances
An expert at identifying growth opportunities in existing processes, devising new methodology, and restructuring the business model to boost customer satisfaction and build the bottom line. Accomplished at converting disparate individuals into dedicated, efficient teams focused on achieving beyond expectations and consistently acknowledged as group leader. Clear, concise, and convincing communicating ideas that change an organization’s future.
VALUE PROPOSITIONS
Brings a valuable combination of problem-solving, communication, leadership, and innovation to an organization through:
Morgantown, West Virginia
(North Central West Virginia)
910-376-4535
jeremy.g.roberts@gmail.com
Exceptional Pattern Recognition
Possesses a natural ability to identify patterns, trends, and potential problems across various contexts. Enabling quick analysis of complex situations, anticipating challenges, and making informed decisions that lead to efficient problem-solving.
Clear and Effective Communication
Excels at conveying ideas and opinions in a clear and understandable manner. Fostering effective communication within teams, ensures that messages are accurately delivered, and enhances collaboration and understanding among colleagues.
Innovative Problem Solver
Proven track record of transforming obstacles into opportunities. Forms connections and eliminates distractions allowing for quick identification of the core problems at hand and devising creative solutions. Consistently generates original ideas and thinks outside the box to overcome challenges and drive success.
Trusted Expert Counsel
Sought out for expertise due to active listening, genuinely caring, and understanding other’s thoughts and emotions. Offers honest perspectives and guidance, providing valuable insights that empower individuals and teams to achieve their goals. Adept at instructing and training others within specialized area; sharing knowledge and driving growth.
Dedication and Passion
Brings unwavering dedication and passion. Constant pursuit of new challenges and tangible results. Possesses enthusiasm and drive, to inspire and motivate colleagues, creating an environment that fosters innovation, productivity, and success.
Achievements
Work History
A prestigious institution known for strong academic programs and a vibrant campus life offering a diverse range of disciplines and opportunities for students to engage in research, sports, and community involvement.
Professor of Practice – Global Supply Chain Management
Charged with bringing industry to the classroom by instructing more than 3,100 students in various aspects of supply-chain management generating $3+ million in revenue to the university.
- 22% decrease realized in a food bank’s average cost per patron by inaugurating a low-cost inventory-management system that tracked purchases, donations, and usage trends refining needs forecasting.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the university’s supply chain function by devising and implementing a business reengineering strategy that revamped administrative processes and policies, restructured select departments, and leveraged innovative technologies.
- Improved patient experience in 15 mid-sized healthcare facilities by restructuring the project management office, shifting the basis for decisions to best practices, training and mentoring assigned project managers and teams, and continuing an active oversight of all ventures.
- Modernized students’ supply-chain instruction by initiating experiential opportunities through the addition of SAP software and training programs geared to associated curriculum modules.
- Shrunk management’s knowledge gaps, stemming from expanding innovation, by identifying understanding shortfalls repairable through training and mentorship and restructuring the organization to provide needed support.
A non-profit organization with the mission of improving the lives of disabled veterans and their families.
Chief Executive Officer & Regional Portfolio Manager
Managed a $128 million budget and a staff of 23 direct and 366 indirect reports focused on setting local branch objectives, remedying program shortfalls in coordination with key stakeholders, and executing special projects and events.
- 73% decrease in time required for senior-level decision-making attained by migrating the reporting procedures of 61 offices from paper-based standards to an electronic ERP system.
- 30% slice in travel spending realized by adding P&L performance measurement to the factors considered when evaluating senior managers for promotion.
- 13% lessening of overall costs achieved by practicing diligent budgeting and enforcing strategic procurement procedures to ensure every expenditure supported the firm’s charitable mission.
- Contributed to the organization’s long-term success by providing the board with growth-focused action plans devised through meticulous competitive and market-trend analysis and visionary guidance.
- Executed numerous, roundly praised, multi-day events attended by thousands through exacting budget management, conscientious resource coordination, and execution of seamless on-site operations.
- 13% rise in operational efficiency scored simultaneous with advances in service value to stakeholders by lowering costs through outsourcing and streamlining administration thereby increasing resource allocation to mission fulfillment.
Military unit specializing in weapons training to ensure proficiency in various armed combat techniques and enhancing deployment readiness.
Logistic Department Manager
Coordinated daily supply and logistics operations, controlled inventory, and administered a $182 million budget through a 53-person staff operating in multiple locations.
- Assisted post-hurricane relief efforts for a 3,300-person community by dynamically changing the objective of operations to humanitarian aid and coordinating dispensation of stockpiled supplies with local government agencies.
- Completed a cost-recovery initiative without compromising service delivery by analyzing MRO requisitions to evaluate procurement trends leading to lower safety stocks and reorder-point thresholds.
- Speeded and lowered the outlay for constructing military training targets by driving a change in the materials used.
Specialized unit responsible for maintaining effective command, control, and coordination to secure reliable, seamless communication between the Marine Wing and other units in support of Marine Corps aviation operations.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Oversaw daily shipping, storage, and tracking operations of a $252 million warehouse enterprise by directing the activities of a 15-member team.
- Augmented efficiency of a 150,000 sq. ft. warehouse by integrating established technology, affecting best practices in space design and product flow, and training the workforce in updated procedures.
- Led an overseas deployment of 500 military members, 65 tons of equipment, and 76 vehicles by guiding project planning and implementation through collaboration with leadership, stakeholders, and civilian 3PLs.
- Strengthened resource productivity and site effectiveness by improving communications across multiple forward facilities through honing data transmission practices, activating existing warehouse-management IT, and leveraging personal connections.
Education & Professional Development
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership with specialty in Information Systems and Technology, University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, Park University
Bachelor of Science in Management, Park University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt • RCRA Hazardous Waste Training
Project Management Professional (PMP) • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Association for Supply Chain Management • Academy of Management • Project Management Institute
Contact Me
Morgantown, West Virginia
(North Central West Virginia)
910-376-4535
jeremy.g.roberts@gmail.com