Tricia Perkowski
About Tricia Perkowski
Tricia Perkowski is the Manager of Trucking Procurement Operations at Flexport, with over 15 years of experience in managerial and procurement roles.
Current Role at Flexport
Tricia Perkowski currently holds the position of Manager, Trucking Procurement Operations at Flexport. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and operations for trucking services, ensuring optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the company's logistics processes.
Career History at Flexport
Prior to her current role, Tricia worked as a Senior Associate, Trucking Procurement Operations at Flexport from 2020 to 2021. She also served as the U.S. Trucking Account Manager from 2019 to 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Through these positions, she gained substantial experience in account management and procurement within the trucking sector.
Experience at C.H. Robinson
Tricia Perkowski spent eight years at C.H. Robinson from 2011 to 2019 as an Account Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. This role equipped her with extensive expertise in logistics and supply chain management, allowing her to handle complex account portfolios and ensure efficient service delivery.
Early Career and Education
Before entering the logistics industry, Tricia worked at various organizations. She was a Chicago Fire Starter Representative for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club from 2010 to 2011 and served as a Retail Manager at Adolph Kiefer & Associates from 2008 to 2011. She also held the position of Program Manager at RuffaloCODY from 2007 to 2008. Tricia earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Journalism (emphasis in Public Relations) from Northern Illinois University, where she studied from 2002 to 2007.
Background in Retail Management
Tricia's tenure as a Retail Manager at Adolph Kiefer & Associates from 2008 to 2011 provided her with invaluable experience in managing retail operations. This role helped her develop strong leadership and organizational skills, which she has effectively applied in her subsequent roles in logistics and procurement.