Jason Zotos

Jason Zotos

Global Supply Chain & Logistics Executive

Strategic supply chain leader recognized for an exceptional ability to creatively engineer solutions to extraordinary logistics crises. Over a distinguished career spanning global wine and spirits operations, ocean freight forwarding, and third-party supply chain management, I specialize in managing complex networks across freight, warehousing, purchasing, budgeting, IT infrastructure, ordering pipelines, and corporate financing for mechanics materials, custodial frameworks, and MRO operations.

Keynote Presentation | MIT CTL

Invited executive speaker at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (the global gold-standard institution for SCM education) presenting structural parameters, demand planning metrics, and real-world deployment challenges in Humanitarian and Crisis Operations.

Core Competencies

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Supplier selection, purchasing strategy, contract oversight, and budgeting for large, multi-site operations.

Global Freight & Import Logistics

Ocean and ground freight, forwarding, customs compliance, and transportation network design.

Warehousing & Inventory Control

Distribution point design, stock ordering metrics, and inventory tracking that protects assets and speeds turnaround.

Third-Party Supply Chain Management

Multi-site MRO and custodial supply networks run through outsourced partners.

Crisis & Disruption Logistics

Emergency sourcing and same-day delivery solutions during market disruptions.

Security & Compliance

CTPAT security audits and Automated Manifest System rollouts in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Selected Experience

SDI
Account Manager • 2014 — 2019
  • Embedded as the primary operational account and inventory manager directly servicing a large institutional client’s regional maintenance footprint.
  • Managed complex multi-site 3rd Party Supply Chain Management (SCM) networks specializing in industrial Maintenance, Repairs, Operations (MRO), and custodial asset logistics.
  • Restructured storage distribution points and modernized stock ordering metrics to optimize workflow efficiency and accelerate facility turnarounds.
JF Hillebrand
Northeast Regional Manager • 2011 — 2013
  • Managed the Northeastern U.S. territory for the largest global shipper of wine and spirits, with annual sales of $1.4 Billion, driving business development and logistical strategy.
  • Optimized large-scale warehousing networks and advanced specialized inventory tracking implementations to protect enterprise assets across major supply routes.
AMC USA
Director of Operations and Sales • 2002 — 2010
  • Led regional operations, freight tracking, and customer supply strategies for global wine and spirits accounts, including dedicated shipping pathways for Hennessy networks.
  • Partnered directly with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) post-9/11 to audit international facility security networks and pass examinations under the foundational CTPAT program.
  • Spearheaded origin-port deployment and rollouts for the Automated Manifest System (AMS) to validate containerized cargo safety specifications prior to vessel loading.
Diageo
Claims Analyst, Operations Manager & Sales Manager • 1999 — 2002
  • Managed end-to-end transportation networks, pricing grids, inventory allocation, and multi-tier distribution logistics for the largest manufacturer of wine and spirits in the world.
  • Directed commercial transportation insurance adjustments, steering complex multi-party maritime cargo claims from notice through resolution.

Executive Strategy

A core expertise in large-scale procurement and rigorous multi-billion dollar private logistics frameworks allows me to navigate high-pressure corporate and institutional landscapes. I specialize in breaking down multi-tiered data points into actionable strategy, protecting client and stakeholder assets while resolving complex systemic disruptions with absolute transparency.

Corporate Inquiries

To connect regarding supply chain advisory roles or logistical consultations, please reach out via email.

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