Jason Hoover

About Jason Hoover

Welcome to my profile! I\'m passionate about transforming sourcing and logistics landscapes through the meticulous application of Six Sigma methodologies. With a keen eye for identifying inefficiencies and a commitment to continuous improvement, I\'ve orchestrated the integration of Six Sigma principles into sourcing and logistics practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence within organizations.My journey has been driven by a relentless pursuit of efficiency. Through rigorous data analysis, I\'ve uncovered root causes, enabling targeted interventions and sustainable enhancements in sourcing and logistics efficiency. My expertise spans diverse Six Sigma black belt projects and managing global logistics KPIs and dashboards.Among my significant accomplishments, I\'ve spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives such as a supplier financing program that generated an impressive $8M improvement in working capital for a nutrition and health business. Additionally, I led transformative changes in the driver hiring process for a joint venture tank fleet transportation company, achieving substantial cost savings through strategic process redesign.Beyond driving operational enhancements, I\'ve prioritized fostering supplier relationships by facilitating improved credit limits and accelerated access to cash, contributing to their financial stability.I\'m dedicated to leveraging my expertise to propel organizations towards efficiency, sustainability, and enduring success in sourcing and logistics realms. Let\'s connect and explore how we can innovate and optimize processes together.

Experience

1. Director, Transportation Strategy

   Maesa

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   2025 Highlights- Freight & Duties: Achieved lower per-unit costs compared to last year by successfully mitigating the impact of new tariffs, effectively offsetting a 90% increase in duty payments- Trade Compliance: Implemented Maesa’s first-ever trade compliance software, enhancing regulatory adherence and driving greater operational efficiency- Expense Reductions: Delivered a 14% reduction in total freight and duty spend- LTL Optimization: Reduced Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight costs by 38% through negotiation and execution of a 12-month rate stabilization program- FTL Efficiency: Improved full-truckload (FTL) cost per kilogram by 16% year-over-year- Domestic Utilization: Generated $1.6 million in cost reductions by increasing domestic full-truckload utilization- Modal Strategy: Reduced domestic freight costs by $100K through strategic optimization of transportation modes- Ocean & Air Freight: Lowered Ocean freight costs per kilogram shipped by 7% for FCL, 23% for LCL, and 24% for air shipments year-over-year through targeted cost-control initiatives.2024 Highlights- Cut freight and duty expenses by 43% year-over-year through strategic sourcing and process improvements- Reduced LTL freight costs by 10% via renegotiated contracts and improved load planning- Generated $900K+ in savings by maximizing domestic full-truckload utilization- Achieved $300K in domestic freight cost reductions through modal optimization strategies- Slashed air freight spend by 83% year-over-year through proactive planning and alternative routing- Attained 99%+ routing guide compliance, ensuring consistent carrier performance- 52% reduction in Import Entry Fees- Developed carrier scorecards to monitor and enforce service standards across logistics partners- Enhanced freight visibility from 35% to over 90% within the Transportation Management System (TMS).

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Operations and Information Systems Management

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Microsoft Office
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Six Sigma
• Bravo
• Sap R/3
• Demand Planning
• Sap Products
• Transportation Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Oracle Applications
• Sap
• Warehouse Management
• Sap Bw
• Mrp
• Integration
• Management
• Process Engineering
• Visio
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Business Process Improvement
• Oracle
• Transportation
• Leadership
• Sourcing
• Logistics Management
• Logistics
• Training
• Mappoint
• Process Improvement
• Access
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing