JOSH COBB
Thornton,CO
Summary
Results-oriented Supply Chain & Operations professional with 5+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume environments, delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings, process optimizations, and safety/performance improvements. Expertise in logistics coordination, vendor performance management, inventory controls, routing optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in Advanced Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, data modeling), emerging SQL for querying/analysis, and tools like Dayforce, ALPS, SCM Globe, and ERP-adjacent systems. Pursuing Master’s in Supply Chain Analytics to advance skills in procurement strategy, demand forecasting, total cost modeling, and supply risk mitigation. Proven track record translating data insights into actionable strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance/delivery targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
District Service Manager
ImageFirst Healthcare
2024.01 - Current
- Orchestrated logistics flow, fleet coordination, and inventory controls for 280+ accounts generating $145K+ weekly revenue; utilized routing tools and data analysis to optimize placement efficiency, reduce shortages, and streamline account coverage across 5 customer advocates.
- Spearheaded contract lifecycle management and vendor negotiations, securing renewals, avoiding expirations, and presenting data-backed business reviews to align operational value with client expectations—resulting in sustained retention and national Top 20 ranking.
- Drove 95% improvement in safety performance metrics through proactive training, risk mitigation protocols, and compliance enforcement; nominated for President’s Club for consistent KPI achievement and long-term partnership extension.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration via routine meetings with service/production teams, eliminating waste, enhancing throughput, and strengthening interdepartmental processes—leading to promotion within 6 months and salary increase.
Area Manager
Amazon
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Led daily shift planning and execution for a 120-person cross-functional team; delivered prior-day reports, structured coaching, and performance evaluations using metrics-driven tools to foster inclusive, high-productivity environments.
- Engineered targeted process improvements and continuous improvement projects, saving 17,920 labor hours and $716K+ in costs while achieving #1 site ranking in inbound cost efficiency for two consecutive months through bottleneck elimination and workflow redesign.
- Maintained lowest site safety incident rate (5%) by implementing rigorous standards, safety-focused practices, and hazard identification—earning Top 5 out of 58 managers in associate-rated leadership KPIs.
- Enhanced shift-wide quality and accountability by leading amnesty/count accuracy initiatives and collaborating with quality teams to reinforce standards and reduce discrepancies.
Quality Control Intern
Tesla
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Conducted detailed inspections of Model 3 vehicles and components; documented defects, risks, and compliance with quality standards, providing real-time direction to production teams to resolve issues and uphold service quality.
- Supported overall product quality improvements by verifying adherence to specifications and facilitating proper part disposition in a high-stakes manufacturing setting.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Analytics
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO2026-03
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO2019-01
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Logistics & Freight Management
- Inventory Turnover & Control
- Procurement Analytics
- Vendor Negotiation & Scorecarding
- Cost-to-Serve Modeling
- Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
- Risk Mitigation & Compliance
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
- Data Analysis & KPI Dashboarding
- ERP Systems
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Safety & Operational Excellence
- Leadership mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Goal oriented
- Team scheduling
Timeline
District Service Manager
ImageFirst Healthcare
2024.01 - Current
Area Manager
Amazon
2021.01 - 2024.01
Quality Control Intern
Tesla
2016.01 - 2017.01
Master of Science - Supply Chain Analytics
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado State University Pueblo
Applied Graduate Projects
- Freight & Warehousing Optimization with Cost-to-Serve Analysis – Mid’s True Sicilian Pasta Sauce (Team Project) Cleaned and transformed large datasets using Power Query and Excel; queried and aggregated shipment/freight/warehouse data; built detailed cost-to-serve models by customer, region, and channel (incorporating mode, handling, storage, dwell time); identified inefficiencies in LTL/TL utilization and order patterns; developed scenario analyses and interactive KPI dashboards; recommended strategies projected to reduce logistics costs while maintaining service levels, including bracket pricing adjustments.
- Healthcare Self-Distribution Optimization – Intermountain Health (Team Project) Analyzed inventory, utilization, item attributes, dimensions, and multi-site distribution data; conducted market research on best-in-class models; constructed trade-off models in Excel to evaluate product mix strategies across cost, operational, and sustainability drivers; recommended optimized inventory classification to maximize value and reduce cost-to-patient in a constrained DC environment.
- Project ManagementApplied PMI methodologies to plan and execute complex initiatives; delivered full documentation including Executive Memo, Charter, Scope/WBS, schedule/budget baselines, communication plans, and Risk Register; focused on strategic alignment, feasibility, and executive-ready reporting to ensure successful implementation.