Jonas Welsch
About Jonas Welsch
Current Role at Flexport
Jonas Welsch is currently serving as the Director of Ocean Trade Lane Management at Flexport. He is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. In this role, Welsch oversees the management and optimization of ocean trade lanes, utilizing his extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Roles at DB Schenker
Jonas Welsch worked at DB Schenker in various key roles. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Head of Strategic Growth Development TP TOC USA in Los Angeles, California. Prior to this, he served as the Area Ocean Director - West/South from 2016 to 2020 in Carson, California. In these roles, he focused on strategic growth and ocean freight management, contributing to the company's regional and national developments.
Experience at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
At Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Jonas Welsch held the position of District Manager from 2015 to 2016. Based in Carson, CA, he was responsible for overseeing district-level operations, further enhancing his expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
Career at Kuehne + Nagel
Jonas Welsch had a multifaceted career at Kuehne + Nagel. He started as an Ocean Import Coordinator / Forwarding Apprentice from 2007 to 2009 and subsequently became an Ocean Export Coordinator / Forwarding Apprentice from 2009 to 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then progressed to Key Account Manager from 2010 to 2013 in Charlotte, NC, and later took on the role of Branch Manager from 2013 to 2015 in SeaTac, WA. These roles allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of ocean trade and logistics management.
Educational Background
Jonas Welsch completed the Pathways Leadership Development Program at Kuehne + Nagel, achieving a graduate degree from 2010 to 2012. He also studied Economics at Willamette University, obtaining a BA degree from 2003 to 2004. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in logistics and supply chain management.
Skills and Specializations
Jonas Welsch has over 15 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, specializing in ocean trade lane management. Known for his customer-centric and results-driven approach, he has a strong focus on business development and commercial orientation. Welsch's problem-solving abilities in senior management roles have consistently driven positive outcomes for the organizations he has been part of.