Samuel Wadell
About Samuel Wadell
Samuel Wadell is a Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience in logistics and operations, currently working at Northern Pelagic Group, LLC since 2020. He has held various roles in the supply chain industry, including positions at Advance Transportation Systems, Inc. and UPS, and has a strong educational background in Business Administration and Spanish Language.
Work at Advance Transportation Systems
Samuel Wadell has been employed at Advance Transportation Systems, Inc. (ATS Logistics) since 2018. He holds multiple roles including Truckload Operations Associate, International Operations Associate, and Supply Chain Manager. In these positions, he focuses on logistics management and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing the logistics of frozen fish and meats for pet food producers and vendors globally. He ensures that specialized product requirements and specifications are met for customer deliveries.
Current Role at Northern Pelagic Group, LLC
Since 2020, Samuel Wadell has served as Supply Chain Manager at Northern Pelagic Group, LLC (NORPEL). In this role, he is responsible for managing supply chain operations, focusing on maximizing profitability through effective inventory management. He analyzes sales and production forecasts to align with customer demand, optimizing inventory flow and ensuring that operations meet market needs.
Previous Experience in the Food Industry
Before his current roles, Samuel Wadell worked in various positions within the food industry. He served as a Server and Skill Trainer at Cracker Barrel from 2015 to 2018 in Richmond, Kentucky. He also held the position of Shift Manager at Mr. Gatti's Pizza from 2011 to 2015 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. These roles provided him with foundational experience in customer service and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Wadell completed his high school education at Saint Xavier High School, achieving general education from 2009 to 2013. He then attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Business and Spanish Language from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad de Granada for 11 months in 2016, further enhancing his language skills and cultural understanding.
Early Career and Development
Samuel Wadell began his career with a Management Trainee position at UPS in 2018, where he worked for three months in Hebron, Kentucky. He also gained experience as a Beer Explorer at All About Beer Magazine for six months in 2018 in the Cincinnati Area, Ohio. These early roles contributed to his development in logistics and operational management.