Joe Judge
About Joe Judge
Joe Judge is a Supply Chain Analyst at Canfor in Mobile, Alabama, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in production forecasting and inventory management, leveraging his background in Operations Management and Supply Chain Logistics from the University of Alabama.
Work at Canfor
Joe Judge has been employed at Canfor as a Supply Chain Analyst since 2019. In this role, he collaborates closely with Mill Production Coordinators to revise and review production forecast plans, ensuring they align with market needs. His responsibilities include generating a multi-week sales list aimed at minimizing inventory days on the ground and maximizing inventory turns for North American lumber. Additionally, he has developed new supply chain applications and tools to enhance overall supply chain efficiencies. Prior to his current position, he served as Project EDGE Phase 3 Training Lead and Change Management Assistant from 2016 to 2017, and as a Business Analyst from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Joe Judge studied at the University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in Operations Management and Supervision with a minor in Computer Science. He graduated with honors and specialized in Supply Chain Logistics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in supply chain analysis and management, equipping him with the necessary skills to optimize processes and enhance efficiencies within the industry.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Joe Judge held various positions in the supply chain and project management sectors. He worked at ZF Friedrichshafen as Top Assistant to Project Lead from 2013 to 2014, and later as Change Management Lead from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes a role as Material Planner at ZF Friedrichshafen from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked at Best Buy as a Mobile Phone Sales Specialist and at Publix Super Markets as a Stock Clerk.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joe Judge has played a key role in ensuring on-time shipping for customer satisfaction. He collaborates with sales and mills to find cost-effective solutions and monitors changes in mill production and sales requirements. This proactive approach allows him to direct surplus products effectively, maximizing cash sales returns while maintaining stock for committed programs. His contributions to supply chain applications and tools at Canfor have also enhanced overall efficiencies.