Jeff Billings

About Jeff Billings

With over 25 years of experience in Supply Chain and Operations management, I specialize in logistics, automation, and process optimization across multiple industries. Currently, as Supply Chain Manager at Trident Seafoods, I manage logistics for 6 fishing vessels and 10 Alaska plants, overseeing inventory, procurement, quality control, and asset management, while leading teams to achieve operational excellence through strong communication and safety protocols.Previously, as a Project Manager at Invata Intralogistics, I led multimillion-dollar automation projects, including AGV Robotics integration, boosting e-commerce efficiency by 4x. At IKEA, I drove successful automation initiatives, such as a $10M pilot project that increased productivity by 30%, and optimized fulfillment processes across 14 North American centers.Earlier in my career, I served as Operations Support Manager, overseeing retail distribution centers and managing $140M in inventory, achieving less than 1% discrepancy. I implemented lean management practices, optimized shipping, receiving, and order management, and developed tools to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.I bring a results-driven, data-focused approach to project management, team leadership, and process improvement, with a commitment to delivering cost-effective solutions and enhancing operational performance.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Trident Seafoods

   Feb 2023 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

   Successful management of warehouse operation, inventory and administrative departments that support the logistics of all goods and supplies of LCL and FCL shipments for Trident Seafoods Fishing Vessels and Alaska Plants. Oversight of the receiving, shipping, inventory management, procurement, quality control, Toolroom, and oversight of the Asset Management Systems. This position manages, coaches, and mentors leaders and their teams in all operational/logistics functions and responsibilities.Exercise lean management and Six Sigma methodologies, which have reduced overhead costs, created KPIs that never existed that support proper productivity goals, and greatly increased handling efficiency and reduced costs by 30%.