Shawn Schmidt

Background

About Shawn Schmidt

Seasoned logistics and supply chain executive with 20+ years industry experience driving operational excellence across North America. Expert in multi‑modal transportation, large‑scale warehouse management and carrier relations. Proven success in leading greenfield start‑ups and optimizing mature operations to elevate efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, enhancing visibility and traceability, and delivering supply chain solutions that protect end user outcomes and organizational compliance. Skilled communicator with cross‑functional leadership, data‑driven insights, and transformation through technology integrations and continuous improvement. Core Competencies Strategic supply chain & logistics leadership Expertise in multi-modal transportation (FTL, LTL, Air, Ocean, Parcel) P&L responsibility, budgeting, cost reduction strategies Warehouse & Distribution Center lead operations, scale & automation Carrier & vendor relationship negotiation Lean/Six Sigma process improvement Cross-functional team leadership & stakeholder collaboration Regulatory compliance (FDA, GDP, HIPAA, ISO 13485) Cold chain logistics & temperature-sensitive freight Distribution Center and Warehouse designer & fulfillment strategist Vendor/courier network negotiation & SLA management KPI implementation and grading. Cost optimization & data-driven dashboard reporting Employee development, change management & cross-functional collaboration Operations, Warehouse & Carrier performance analytics Systems architecture (WMS, TMS, ERP integration)