Ross Woodson

About Ross Woodson

As Director of Inbound Transportation at Clark Associates, I lead a high-volume, global supply chain operation that imports ~20k+ FEUs and ships ~5k+ domestic truckloads annually to support WebstaurantStore.com, the leading e-commerce platform for foodservice equipment and supplies.With deep expertise in containerized ocean freight, I specialize in building, modernizing, and optimizing end-to-end import logistics, leveraging data-driven strategies to minimize freight costs while maximizing reliability and consistency. My responsibilities span contract negotiation, carrier management, lane optimization, and risk mitigation across key sourcing regions including China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and beyond.

Experience

1. Director of Inbound Transportation

   Clark Associates

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Lead the strategy and execution of inbound freight operations for Clark Associates, managing the movement of ~20k+ FEU/yr, primarily from Asia, as well as ~5k+ domestic truckloads to support WebstaurantStore.com. Focused on minimizing freight costs while maximizing consistency and reliability. Oversee carrier relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain optimization across multiple global origins and 20 US warehouse destinations.

Education

• Cornell University

  B.S., Mechanical Engineering

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Creative Problem Solving
• Strategy
• Financial & Operational Modeling
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Consulting
• Energy
• Business Analysis
• Cost Reduction
• Business Analytics
• Management
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Sustainable Energy
• Operation Optimization
• Energy Efficiency
• Project Management
• Management Consulting
• Process Optimization