Valerie Langkau Narveson

About Valerie Langkau Narveson

With over a decade of experience in the logistics field, Valerie is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, optimizing complex supply chains, and fostering strong strategic partnerships. Her career progression from an International Logistics Account Executive to a Logistics Manager has provided her with comprehensive experience in domestic and international/export transportation.At Menasha Packaging Company, Valerie leads high-performing logistics teams and oversees strategic initiatives that deliver significant results. She has led extensive freight RFPs and collaborated with a vast network of carriers to optimize networks and achieve significant cost savings. Her responsibilities also include leading driver and fleet compliance programs, ensuring strict adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulations across multiple sites. She has a strong background in financial oversight, having managed substantial freight expenditures and implemented strategies to increase audit savings. She also led the evaluation and implementation of a new Transportation Management System (TMS) across numerous locations, leading training for users to leverage technology for improved efficiency.Valerie\'s experience also includes a role as a Transportation/Logistics Analyst at Neenah, Inc, where she spearheaded problem resolution to boost customer satisfaction and retention and drove substantial cost reductions by proactively identifying strategic savings. Prior to that, as an Account Executive at Universal Forwarding Overseas, she managed key client accounts and coordinated multi-modal export freight, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. She also developed and led training sessions to elevate team proficiency and establish consistent operational procedures.Beyond her professional roles, Valerie is actively involved as the Chair/President of the Menasha Corporation\'s Social Committee and a member of the UW E-Business Consortium (UWEBC). She was also a Varsity Member of the Women’s Tennis Team at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and consistently achieved recognition on the Honor Roll and Dean’s List.She is skilled in a wide range of tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as SAP, Oracle ERP, Salesforce, and various TMS platforms. Valerie is passionate about enhancing logistics efficiency, fostering collaboration, and is open to exploring opportunities for mutual growth and success.To learn more and to see some work examples, visit her personal website at

Experience

1. Logistics Manager (Operations Strategy)

   Menasha Packaging

   Feb 2023 — Present · Neenah, WI, US

   Support enterprise logistics strategy by leading key initiatives that improve freight network performance, cost efficiency, and service reliability.• Manage carrier relationships, sourcing strategy, and performance governance across a multi‑site network.• Oversee driver and fleet compliance (DOT/FMCSA), ensuring consistent safety standards and operational readiness across multiple locations.• Lead TMS implementation and technology adoption efforts that enhance visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.• Guide freight audit and payment processes, identifying opportunities for cost control, data integrity, and workflow improvement.• Use data insights to support distribution planning, inventory alignment, and customer service performance.• Mentor professionals through the corporate enterprise program, supporting development and cross‑functional exposure.

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and Journalism

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Google Analytics
• Hoovers
• Mintel
• Marketing Research
• Time Management
• Social Media Advertising
• Business Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Teamwork
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Salesforce.com
• Windows Movie Maker
• Journalism
• Cargowise
• International Logistics
• Logistics
• Communications
• Social Media Marketing
• Wordpress
• Microsoft Excel
• Prism
• Export Operations
• Leadership
• Photo and Film Editing
• Event Planning
• Blogging
• Microsoft Publisher
• Customer Service