Jerry Salzeider

About Jerry Salzeider

Within the scope of supply chain management, I believe in the power of strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering excellence in every team I lead. My passion lies in leveraging my expertise to drive efficiency, productivity, and sustained market competitiveness, especially within the healthcare/health technology space. My guiding principle is to always engage new avenues for empowering teams, ensuring they are equipped to execute projects that support revenue-generating objectives. With extensive experience as a senior supply chain executive, I offer comprehensive global and domestic expertise in distribution management, strategic planning, contract negotiations, and customer success. My specialties include supply chain management, staff development, network design, product management, pricing oversight, risk mitigation, portfolio management, complaints resolution, knowledge sharing, and metrics-analytics. I am adept at maintaining and managing various manufacturing sites, overseeing contract negotiations, implementing key performance indicators, and managing negotiations to drive significant savings. Throughout my career, I have led numerous initiatives that have resulted in substantial savings and increased efficiency. I have successfully managed negotiations with various partners, driving millions in annualized savings. I have designed supply chain networks across several countries, launched new products, and won recognition for my efforts. My achievements also include leading the onboarding of new business partners, implementing culture initiatives to increase employee engagement, and driving activities to meet customer metrics for different divisions. My goal is to utilize my extensive expertise to drive operational effectiveness and achieve maximum growth for any organization that I am a part of. I am committed to not only ensuring peak performance but also fostering a culture of excellence within the team. I am eager to explore new opportunities where I can leverage my skills and knowledge to drive significant improvements and contribute to the organization\'s success. I look forward to discussing how I can make a difference in your organization.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Precision Laboratories, LLC

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelors of Science, Engineering Technology

  1988 — 2003

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Technology

  1988 — 1993