Jessica Rogers

· Manage day-to-day branch operations, overseeing supply chain, vendor relations, inventory management, and customer service for a multimillion-dollar plumbing wholesale business. · Regularly collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing, inventory flow, and order fulfillment. · Played a lead role in digitizing and streamlining our ordering and delivery systems, saving time and reducing inventory waste by 15%. · Support outside sales efforts and act as a key point of contact for large customers—turning tricky logistical issues into “Wow, that was fast” moments. · Balance the hustle with humor. I believe logistics can (and should) be both precise and human.

Own and evolve procurement operations across 5+ locations supporting commercial and residential business lines. Lead a team of 6 and manage a $100M+ supplier portfolio. Procurement Operations & Systems Ownership · Run end-to-end procurement operations including supplier selection, intake coordination, purchase orders, renewals, pricing updates, and vendor performance tracking. · Improved purchasing workflows by standardizing approval paths, tracking SLAs, and tightening communication between operations, finance, and suppliers. · Built live reporting dashboards to track availability, supplier responsiveness, rebate capture, and order health across 5,400+ SKUs. · Increased data accuracy across pricing, contracts, and vendor terms to reduce billing errors and margin leakage. · Partnered in ERP optimization initiatives to improve purchasing visibility and reporting consistency. Automation & Process Improvement · Reduced stockouts by proactively aligning demand planning with supplier lead times and improving exception management workflows. · Designed structured rebate tracking and compliance systems, increasing captured savings and reducing missed opportunities. · Streamlined quote comparison and commercial review processes, improving decision speed and margin protection. · Standardized supplier issue triage to reduce cycle time on pricing discrepancies, backorders, and fulfillment gaps. Spend Strategy & Vendor Leadership · Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, payment terms, freight structures, and rebate agreements. · Negotiated vendor programs delivering $200K+ in annual savings. · Evaluate total cost of ownership across suppliers, balancing cost, service reliability, and working capital impact. · Maintain active market intelligence on commodity trends and freight volatility to guide sourcing decisions.

· Oversaw front-office operations at a busy outpatient physical therapy clinic, assisting patients with registration, billing issues, and appointment logistics. · Managed scheduling and insurance authorizations for 6+ providers while creating a welcoming environment for patients who often weren’t feeling their best. · Learned the power of empathy, clear communication, and staying cool under pressure—skills I still use every day.