Ashley Lowe
Mesa
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain and Operations Leader with over 8 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and Wells Fargo. Proven expertise in outbound transportation strategy, routing optimization, and budget management. Skilled in leveraging data to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve speed to customers while maintaining strong carrier and warehouse partnerships. Recognized for leading cross-functional initiatives, developing KPIs, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Consultant
Consultant
Mesa
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted end-to-end assessments of supply chain and business operations, identifying routing inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements that enhanced speed and reduced costs.
- Designed and executed strategic growth plans, including cost optimization and operational enhancements, strengthening organizational resilience.
- Delivered financial analysis, budgeting, and bridging strategies to improve performance tracking, and identify cost savings opportunities.
- Facilitated training workshops on process optimization, change management, and data-driven decision-making.
- Analyzed client needs and developed strategic solutions for business improvement.
- Facilitated workshops to gather insights and encourage stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborated with teams to implement process enhancements across departments.
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining recommendations for operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Manager
Amazon
Tempe
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Owned initiatives drive outbound transportation strategy and execution across Amazon’s freight network, balancing cost efficiency and speed-to-customer goals.
- Partnered with tech and operations teams to implement routing changes, monitor performance, and resolve transportation network issues.
- Built and maintained KPI dashboards to track outbound routing performance, delivering insights that informed executive-level decisions.
- Used advanced Excel and analytics tools to identify defects, streamline workflows, and establish corrective actions.
- Collaborated across business units to standardize best practices and reduce shipper controllable defects from 18% to 4%.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all operations.
- Managed a team of supply chain professionals responsible for forecasting, order management, inventory control and distribution.
Quality Control Specialist II
Wells Fargo
Chandler
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and maintained performance dashboards to monitor SLA compliance and operational efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis and developed corrective actions, reducing delays and operational defects.
- Leveraged Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), and database queries to enhance decision-making accuracy.
- Trained staff on quality control best practices and procedures.
- Coordinated audits to evaluate operational compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for compliance.
Senior Account Manager
Ready Logistics
Phoenix
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Acted as the primary liaison for high-value accounts, resolving escalations, and managing long-term partnerships.
- Developed customized reporting tools to improve visibility, optimize client delivery timelines, and reduce costs.
- Conducted rate audits and implemented compliance checks to improve financial performance and trust.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address client needs and resolve issues.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of industry trends and customer preferences.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to strengthen relationships and trust.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Outbound transportation strategy and execution
- Routing optimization and speed to customer focus
- Financial analysis
- Budget planning
- Cost bridging
- Process improvement
- Process optimization
- KPI development
- Performance dashboards
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- Microsoft Project
- Data analysis tools
Education Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional) – Active
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Active
Timeline
Business Consultant
Consultant
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Amazon
07.2019 - 12.2023
Quality Control Specialist II
Wells Fargo
01.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Account Manager
Ready Logistics
01.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Grand Canyon University