Joe Pelini
Joe Pelini

Senior Operations and Supply Chain Leader

Open to offers · Member since 9 Sep 2026
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Location
Chicago, United States
Desired salary
Confidential
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Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance, Temporary
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a results-driven senior operations and supply chain leader with extensive experience managing multi-site distribution, logistics, and P&L operations across domestic and global environments.

I drive measurable financial and operational improvements through process optimization, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and disciplined performance management. I have improved operating income, managed operations supporting hundreds of employees, and led facilities generating significant annual revenue.

I lead complex warehouse, distribution center, and customer implementation initiatives. My experience includes large-scale automation deployments, AGV implementation, WMS-enabled operational modernization, and standardization across multiple sites and countries.

I build high-performing teams through workforce planning, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and strong cross-functional collaboration. I partner closely with executive leadership to align operating strategies with growth, safety, quality, productivity, and customer objectives.

I believe great operations are built by curious leaders who solve problems creatively, develop people intentionally, and continuously look for better ways to improve execution.

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Experience

Career history

Director of Operations NFI

Owned regional P&Ls and directed financial and operational performance for distribution operations.

Improved customer KPIs through process optimization, accountability, and continuous improvement. Partnered with executive leadership to support strategic growth while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

General Manager II NFI

Managed four distribution centers, including three new customer implementations, with operations generating up to $22M annually.

Oversaw safety, quality, labor management, and continuous improvement programs. Developed succession plans and leadership talent across the operations organization.

Account Project Manager NFI

Implemented two distribution centers totaling 2.5 million square feet, supporting 200 employees and $3.5M EBITDA.

Led deployment of 40 AGVs projected to deliver $1.2M in annual labor savings. Drove multi-site standardization and process improvement initiatives.

Global Project Manager Arvato Bertelsmann North America

Led global operational improvement initiatives across four facilities in three countries.

Resolved complex cross-cultural operational challenges by aligning diverse teams around standardized processes and shared performance expectations. Partnered with executive leaders to improve consistency and organizational effectiveness.

Project Manager Arvato Bertelsmann North America

Managed transportation and logistics projects supporting operations throughout North America.

Improved project execution, communication, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve operational challenges. Identified process improvements that increased efficiency and supported long-term organizational objectives.

Education

Learning history

International Project Management Association

IMPA Level D, Project Management

MGI Institute

Supply Chain Planning Certification, Supply Chain Management

American Production and Inventory Control Society

CPIM, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management

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