Travis Messerschmidt
About Travis Messerschmidt
Travis Messerschmidt is an Information Technology Sourcing Manager at WPS Health Solutions, with a background in logistics and supplier management. He has held various roles in companies such as Coyote Logistics and Scheels, focusing on competitive supply strategies and vendor performance evaluation.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
Travis Messerschmidt serves as the Information Technology Sourcing Manager at WPS Health Solutions since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing the sourcing of IT services and products, ensuring that the organization selects suppliers that align with its strategic goals. His expertise includes overseeing the supplier selection process and implementing effective sourcing strategies.
Previous Experience at Coyote Logistics
Travis Messerschmidt worked at Coyote Logistics from 2014 to 2017, where he held the position of Lead, CTM Operations for three years in Chicago, IL. He was responsible for managing supplier selection through various processes including RFQ, RFI, and RFP, which contributed to the development of competitive supply strategies. He later returned to Coyote Logistics as Manager, CTM Operations for a brief period in 2017.
Background in Logistics and Telecommunications
Prior to his current position, Travis Messerschmidt held various roles in logistics and telecommunications. He worked as Freight/Logistics Manager at UW Provision Co. for six months in 2017-2018 and as Telecommunications Acquisitions Analyst for the State of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2021. His experience in these roles involved managing logistics operations and analyzing telecommunications acquisitions.
Education and Academic Background
Travis Messerschmidt earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His academic background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles and marketing strategies, which he has applied throughout his career.
Experience in Retail Management
Before transitioning into logistics and sourcing roles, Travis Messerschmidt gained retail management experience at Scheels. He served as Specialty Shop Manager from 2009 to 2011 and later as Assistant Store Leader from 2011 to 2013 in the Greater Chicago Area. His responsibilities included managing store operations and enhancing customer service.