Patrick Leone

About Patrick Leone

With over a decade of experience in domestic and international logistics, I am a supply chain professional who thrives on creating and implementing effective procurement and operational strategies for ocean freight, drayage, air, and customs brokerage services. As the Global Category Manager of Ocean and Air Logistics at Johnson Controls, I oversee a ~$100M annual spend across all major trade lanes and regions, optimizing costs, service levels, and compliance.I am passionate about delivering sustainable improvements to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance and visibility. In my previous roles, I have led and supported various initiatives to streamline logistics operations, negotiate contracts, manage vendors, and leverage data and analytics to drive decision making and innovation. I have strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, and I enjoy working with diverse and cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

Experience

1. Global Category Manager - Ocean Freight & Warehousing

   Johnson Controls

   Nov 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Responsible for implementation and oversight of global procurement strategy for ocean freight, drayage, logistics services and warehousing / distribution across all major trade lanes and regions (North America, LATAM, South America, APAC, Oceania, Middle East, Europe and Africa) covering ~$300 million in annual spend across all modes.

Education

• Mercyhurst University

  Bachelor of Arts, International Business

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Research
• Analysis
• Consumer Products
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Warehousing
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Social Media
• Management
• Time Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Forecasting
• Logistics
• Pricing