Jerry Zyskowski

About Jerry Zyskowski

Logistics professional with over 30 years of industry experience, offering progressive expertise in creating and collaborating on Operational Excellence strategies. My career spans public world-class manufacturing and private equity environments, where I have consistently focused on developing high-performing, motivated teams to achieve organizational objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth, leading to value creation.I specialize in various aspects of logistics, including logistics innovation, third-party logistics (3PL), and freight RFP project management. My strategic planning, succession planning, and talent development skills have contributed to the successful development of Annual Operating Plans and effective P&L management. With experience in North America multi-site manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, equipment procurement, and sourcing, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the industry.Additionally, my expertise includes Lean & Six Sigma methodologies, where I hold a Black Belt certification, and proficiency in Kaizen and Visual Stream Mapping. I excel in supply chain management, commercial and operational excellence, as well as value stream optimization, footprint consolidation/expansion, and warehouse optimization.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen ability for problem-solving, breaking down barriers, and effective change management. My experience in a union environment, coupled with expertise in transportation management, warehouse management systems, Syspro & SAP ERP, has allowed me to navigate and excel in various industries, including consumer products, food, automotive, and more.In my most recent role as the Director of Logistics at Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, I continue to apply my skills in creating and implementing innovative strategies to drive success. In previous positions, such as Director of Logistics at method products pbc -SCJ, and Director of Logistics at ARYZTA, I successfully managed multiple distribution centers, oversaw 3PL operations, and led freight RFP project management.

Experience

1. Director of Logistics

   Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

   Nov 2020 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Purdue University

  LSS Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

  2012 — 2013

• University of St. Francis

  MBA, Business / Logistics

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Transportation Management
• Reverse Logistics
• Distribution Center Operations
• Warehouse Management
• Ltl
• Truckload
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Leadership
• Labor Management
• Operations Management
• P&L Management
• Six Sigma
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Operations
• Team Building
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pricing
• Freight
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Logistics
• Tape Management
• Production Planning
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Shipping
• Retail
• Supply Chain Consulting
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Demand Planning