Zach Thompson
About Zach Thompson
Zach Thompson is the Global Key Account Manager at Flexport in the San Francisco Bay Area, with extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management across various companies and roles.
Current Role at Flexport
Zach Thompson is currently serving as the Global Key Account Manager at Flexport, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this capacity, he oversees the strategic management of key global accounts, ensuring the delivery of seamless logistics solutions tailored to client needs. His role involves developing and maintaining relationships with major clients and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
Previous Role at Flexport
Before his current position, Zach Thompson worked as the Senior Global Operations Manager at Flexport from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing global logistics operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring efficient supply chain management across the organization.
Experience at DB Schenker
Zach Thompson has an extensive history with DB Schenker, where he held multiple roles. These include Client Services Manager III in Chicago from 2016 to 2019, Client Services Manager from 2013 to 2014, Pricing Analyst - Global Air & Ocean Product Management from 2012 to 2013, and Sales/Quote Support + Account Coordinator from 2010 to 2012. His responsibilities ranged from client services to pricing analysis, highlighting his versatility and expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
Logistics Supervisor at Waste Management NZ Ltd
In a brief international assignment, Zach Thompson worked as a Logistics Supervisor at Waste Management NZ Ltd in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2015 to 2016. This role involved overseeing logistics operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials, and managing logistics staff.
Global Air Network Lead at Caterpillar Logistics Inc.
Zach Thompson served as the Global Air Network Lead at Caterpillar Logistics Inc. from 2014 to 2015. Based in the Peoria, Illinois area, he was responsible for managing global air freight operations, ensuring timely and efficient transport of goods, and optimizing the air logistics network to meet operational goals.
Education and Academic Background
Zach Thompson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in International Business Management from UW-Platteville, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He also attended Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim for a year from 2009 to 2010, focusing on International Business. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in logistics and supply chain management.