Jose Melendez
About Jose Melendez
Jose Melendez is the Regional Supply Chain Director - North America at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in supply chain management, financial evaluation, and team leadership.
Title
Jose Melendez holds the position of Regional Supply Chain Director for North America at SC Johnson. He also serves as the Director of Customer Supply Chain for North America at the same company.
Professional Experience at SC Johnson
Jose Melendez has a long-standing career with SC Johnson, spanning several key roles. He currently oversees supply chain operations as the Regional Supply Chain Director for North America and also manages customer supply chain functions. His previous roles include Global Wal*Mart Supply Chain Leader, Customer Supply Chain Team Lead for Walmart and Sam's, Senior Supply Chain Manager for the Sam's Team, Sales Finance Manager for the Kroger Team, and various Financial Support Manager positions. Most notably, he has been in charge of Forecast to Stock, Order to Deliver, and Customer Supply Chain for the North American region since 2014.
Background at Arthur Andersen & Co
Before joining SC Johnson, Jose Melendez was a Senior Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co. He worked there from 1990 to 1993, gaining significant experience in financial evaluations and audits, which later supported his extensive career in supply chain and financial management.
Education and Expertise
Jose Melendez earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business, where he studied Finance and Economics from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his expertise by studying Supply Chain Management at Penn State University and obtained a certification in the field from 2008 to 2011. His educational background has equipped him with a robust understanding of financial and supply chain principles.
Specialized Skills
Jose Melendez specializes in Customer Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Financial Management, and Consulting. His extensive experience includes financial evaluation, cash flow management, new item launches, distribution networks, make vs buy decisions, and contract negotiations. He is proficient in managing high-performing teams and developing strategies for global supply chain programs.