John Bates
About John Bates
John Bates is a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Americold Logistics, LLC., specializing in JDA software applications and Blue Yonder solutions for supply chain management. He has over a decade of experience in business systems analysis and has worked on projects aimed at improving logistics efficiency.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
John Bates serves as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Americold Logistics, LLC., focusing on RP/JDA/Blue Yonder IT Applications in the Greater Chicago Area. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the optimization of supply chain management through the implementation of Blue Yonder solutions. His role involves analyzing business systems to improve logistics efficiency.
Previous Experience at Americold Logistics
Prior to his current role, John Bates worked at Americold Logistics, LLC. as a QA Business Analyst from 2010 to 2019. During his nine years in this position, he gained extensive experience in business systems analysis, specifically related to JDA software applications. His tenure at Americold laid the foundation for his expertise in supply chain management.
Experience at Ascension Logistics
John Bates was employed at Ascension Logistics as a Senior Solutions Consultant for JDA from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he focused on providing solutions that enhanced logistics operations. His experience in this position contributed to his knowledge of JDA software applications and their application in the logistics sector.
Educational Background
John Bates completed his education at Dixon High School before pursuing higher education in Computer Science. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) with a focus on Application Development from 2014 to 2020. This academic background provided him with the technical skills necessary for his career in business systems analysis.
Expertise in Blue Yonder Solutions
John Bates possesses expertise in implementing and optimizing Blue Yonder solutions specifically for supply chain management. His work involves enhancing logistics and supply chain efficiency through IT applications projects, demonstrating his commitment to improving operational processes within the industry.