Top Talent like James are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

James Pugh

Financial Analyst
Operations Manager
Project Manager
Atlanta, GA, US
Time Management
PowerBI
Microsoft Office
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Supply Chain Leader in Dynamic Industries
Experienced Supply Chain professional with extensive experience in automotive, waste management, technology, logistics, and public transportation sectors. Skilled in leading, coaching, and training teams; performance management, demand planning, procurement, continuous process improvement, project management, and improving driver retention. Recognized for strong problem solving, analytical, time management, technical, communication, and organizational skills. Expertise in data analytics, SAP, Salesforce CRM, and SQL.

Work History

A

Demand Planner

AmazonOversee contractual approvals for material distribution to warehouses, distribution centers, and third-party logistics providers. Collaborate with operations, sales, and pricing teams to ensure contract approvals align with agreements. Analyze data metrics for profitability and optimize fiscal outcomes. Utilize Salesforce CRM for documentation and communication management.
A

Sales Operations Coordinator

AmazonJun 2022 - Jul 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosLed onboarding and training of new 3PL providers. Managed truck management system data to enhance operational communication. Analyzed KPIs for improved efficiency and implemented Standard Work Instructions for process optimization.
A

Shipper Success Associate / Demand Planner

AmazonEnsured success of shipping operations and planned demand to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency.
W

Route Manager

Waste ManagementDec 2017 - Jun 2022 • 4 yrs 7 mosManaged 60+ drivers across 80 routes for efficient waste removal. Led performance management initiatives and analyzed KPIs for operational improvements. Partnered with fleet management to optimize customer service and route efficiency.
C

Transportation Services Supervisor/Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Central Ohio Transit AuthorityApr 2014 - Dec 2017 • 3 yrs 9 mosSupervised 500+ unionized bus drivers for daily operations. Managed team leadership, route planning, and compliance with DoT regulations. Led conversion of diesel site to CNG facility, improving on-time performance.
D

Senior Procurement Analyst

Delphi Packard Electric SystemsAug 2007 - Dec 2013 • 6 yrs 5 mosManaged supply base for indirect materials with $150MM annual spend. Led RFQ process, analyzed bids, negotiated contracts, and issued purchase orders. Delivered $8MM savings through repurposing parts and led resourcing to local vendors.

Education

C

Columbus State Community College

Psychology2016 - 2017
S

SimpliLearn Professional Certification Training

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)/CompTia A+ (Certifications Pending)
N

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

Project Management (Certification Pending)2014
Y

Youngstown State University

Business Administration and Management, General
O

Oral Roberts University School of Life Long Education

Family Services/Counseling
K

Kent State University

Business Administration and Management, General
T

The University of Toledo

Business Administration and Management, General

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Experienced Supply Chain Leader in Dynamic Industries
Experienced Supply Chain professional with extensive experience in automotive, waste management, technology, logistics, and public transportation sectors. Skilled in leading, coaching, and training teams; performance management, demand planning, procurement, continuous process improvement, project management, and improving driver retention. Recognized for strong problem solving, analytical, time management, technical, communication, and organizational skills. Expertise in data analytics, SAP, Salesforce CRM, and SQL.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like James are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

James Pugh

Financial Analyst
Operations Manager
Project Manager
Atlanta, GA, US
Time Management
PowerBI
Microsoft Office
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

A

Demand Planner

AmazonOversee contractual approvals for material distribution to warehouses, distribution centers, and third-party logistics providers. Collaborate with operations, sales, and pricing teams to ensure contract approvals align with agreements. Analyze data metrics for profitability and optimize fiscal outcomes. Utilize Salesforce CRM for documentation and communication management.
A

Sales Operations Coordinator

AmazonJun 2022 - Jul 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosLed onboarding and training of new 3PL providers. Managed truck management system data to enhance operational communication. Analyzed KPIs for improved efficiency and implemented Standard Work Instructions for process optimization.
A

Shipper Success Associate / Demand Planner

AmazonEnsured success of shipping operations and planned demand to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency.
W

Route Manager

Waste ManagementDec 2017 - Jun 2022 • 4 yrs 7 mosManaged 60+ drivers across 80 routes for efficient waste removal. Led performance management initiatives and analyzed KPIs for operational improvements. Partnered with fleet management to optimize customer service and route efficiency.
C

Transportation Services Supervisor/Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Central Ohio Transit AuthorityApr 2014 - Dec 2017 • 3 yrs 9 mosSupervised 500+ unionized bus drivers for daily operations. Managed team leadership, route planning, and compliance with DoT regulations. Led conversion of diesel site to CNG facility, improving on-time performance.
D

Senior Procurement Analyst

Delphi Packard Electric SystemsAug 2007 - Dec 2013 • 6 yrs 5 mosManaged supply base for indirect materials with $150MM annual spend. Led RFQ process, analyzed bids, negotiated contracts, and issued purchase orders. Delivered $8MM savings through repurposing parts and led resourcing to local vendors.

Education

C

Columbus State Community College

Psychology2016 - 2017
S

SimpliLearn Professional Certification Training

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)/CompTia A+ (Certifications Pending)
N

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

Project Management (Certification Pending)2014
Y

Youngstown State University

Business Administration and Management, General
O

Oral Roberts University School of Life Long Education

Family Services/Counseling
K

Kent State University

Business Administration and Management, General
T

The University of Toledo

Business Administration and Management, General

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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