Joel Schwane

About Joel Schwane

As a strategic leader with a proven track record in sales, operational management, and…

Experience

1. Senior Director

   J&a Industries

   Nov 2023 — Present · Pittsburg, KS, US

   Led strategic operations, project management, purchasing, and demand planning for a manufacturing company serving the railroad industry, with a focus on improving efficiency and profitability.• Successfully increased sales prices by up to 23% across all customers, including large, multinational companies, without losing any accounts.• Reduced back orders from nine months to zero, significantly improving cash flow and production efficiency.• Assisted with the successful startup of sister company Thorco Industries (November 2023 to September 2024), implementing strategies to grow its customer base, identify equipment needs, and streamline operations until a dedicated manager was hired to oversee Thorco full-time.• Leveraged AI to analyze industry data, prioritize opportunities, and drive strategic decision-making across both J&A Industries and Thorco.

Education

• Northeastern State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Administration of Justice

Skills

• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Direct Sales
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Trade Shows
• Forecasting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• International
• Culture Change
• Purchasing
• Management
• Team Building
• Pricing
• Retail
• B2b
• Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• P&L Management
• New Business Development
• Key Account Management
• Leadership
• International Sales
• Product Development
• Sales Management
• Inventory Management
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling