Jacob Ross, PMP
PMP Certified Project Director specializing in complex, high-value transitional projects and cross-continental supply chains (USA, LATAM, China).
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PMP Certified Project Director specializing in complex, high-value transitional projects and cross-continental supply chains (USA, LATAM, China). Proven leader in operations auditing, risk management, and cross-cultural team guidance, consistently delivering significant ROI while reducing overhead and cycle times.
- 12 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Industry experience
- Transportation & Logistics
- Retail
- Professional Services
- Energy & Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Software & Internet
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Work experience· 4 roles
Directed comprehensive audits of QSR supply chain, logistics, and operations, identifying operational risks and implementing new protocols that reduced system-wide error rates by 18%. Managed full project lifecycles, analyzed operational data to engineer procedures that reduced waste by 15% and delivered $250K in annual cost reduction. Ensured regulatory compliance and internal policy adherence across QSR locations, delivering final audit reports 100% on time and within scope.
Directed strategic portfolio realignment and asset disposition, converting 50% of holdings into high-yield QSR assets; achieved a Project ROI >25% and maintained budget variance within ±10% tolerance. Managed a complex, two-phase program (50% sale, 50% QSR conversion), completing the program 9 months ahead of schedule and maximizing value for an energy corporation and a national QSR brand. Oversaw critical due diligence and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to stringent environmental/legal standards for the sale and guaranteeing California building code compliance for all QSR developments.
Direct end-to-end logistics for medical/electronics/apparel across China, USA, and LatAm, managing $5M+ annual throughput. Procurement: sourced 50+ unique SKUs and negotiated contracts securing an 18% reduction in unit costs. Analyzed operational processes to identify inefficiencies, resulting in the development and implementation of customized strategies to optimize client operations, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity.
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