Josh Fortner

About Josh Fortner

Hello! And, thanks for viewing my LinkedIn profile!What an amazing and exciting time to be involved in the transformation and digitization in manufacturing and supply chain! My mission is to continue to be a driving force in this transformation. I am a supply chain analyst focused on creating sustainable value and removing barriers for growth through supply chain optimization, tech strategy, organizational transformation and rigorous execution. Experienced in leading cross-cultural teams in areas of manufacturing, production control and logistics in multiple sectors including aerospace, military, automotive, power generation, and chemical analysis. Passionately competitive and disciplined in approach, I am former collegiate wrestler and MMA athlete.When I\'m not focused on supply chain optimization and team building, I am an avid reader, curious traveler and amateur blogger! I love to learn about new cultures and exploring history. I enjoy time with family and friends, being outdoors, climbing, skiing, peak-bagging, biking, landscape photography, learning new tech, the gym, soccer and golf. I have a passion for music, and always interested in suggestions for new podcasts. And, not to forget. Boiler Up! Bleed Blue! Go Pacers! And, Go St. Louis Cardinals!Whatever the case, I am always doing something fun and always networking. Let\'s connect and talk. In the words of Bill Nye,\"Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don\'t.\" Expertise:Supply Chain OptimizationERP ApplicationsContinuous ImprovementForecasting, Scheduling & Material ManagementOperations & Supply Chain LeadershipKeep your dreams big, and your actions bigger!

Experience

1. Sr Supply Chain Pm - Transportation Strategy

   Amazon

   Dec 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Own Amazon grocery capacity supply and inbound scheduling strategySingle threaded owner coordinating the launch of the first Amazon owned refrigerated trailer network across tech and operational teamsAccountable for driving a >25% cost reduction in Amazon grocery middle transportationLaunched grocery transportation planning system V2 resulting in 40% reduction in Supply Chain mgr overrides, and reduce capacity truncation by 20%

Education

• McCutcheon High School

  Academic Honors Diploma

  2003 — 2007

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Organizational Leadership

  2015

Skills

• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Analysis
• Process Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Team Building
• Quality Control
• Factory
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Lean Manufacturing
• Materials
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Root Cause Analysis
• Operations Management
• 5s