Jonathon Howard
@jonathonhoward
Strategic operations executive driving network optimization, capacity modeling, and measurable cost and productivity gains.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic operations executive with deep expertise in capacity modeling, routing strategy, and large-scale process redesign. I have led cross-functional teams and driven measurable cost savings and productivity improvements across national distribution networks.
My work has delivered multi-million-dollar savings, improved driver and warehouse productivity, and scaled operations to support significant volume growth through targeted engineering, workforce planning, and technology integrations. I partner closely with IT, Sales, and Analytics to implement dashboards and optimization tools that enable data-driven decisions.
I am passionate about talent development and operational excellence, having built teams, promoted leaders, and maintained strong retention while standardizing processes and migrating systems to improve scalability and service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Routing & Logistics
Johnson Brothers
May 2022 - Feb 2026 (3 years 9 months)
Led a 17-person routing and analytics organization across a 300+ route national network, reducing delivery cost per case 15% and improving warehouse productivity 12% while scaling routes for 45% volume growth.
Directed routing and operational engineering across 69 DCs, delivering $2M annual savings from DC consolidation and increasing team productivity 30–40% via WinRoute implementation.
Supported customer tiering and operations projects to boost driver throughput 3–5% and coached 14 DCs on retention, P&L, and KPI delivery to strengthen operational alignment.
Led routing integration during a $1.8B acquisition, executed reroutes saving $3M annually, and developed playbooks and training to improve delivery efficiency and workforce capability.
Managed 130 drivers and 70 daily routes across six states, achieving 210K miles saved vs. plan, exceeding case delivery targets by 110K, and reducing overtime 5% through incentive planning.
Led routing and customer mapping for a division closure yielding $2M projected annual savings and drove $775K in delivery expense reductions through system optimization and training.
Optimized inventory and capacity across 100+ sites producing 440M cases annually, reducing inventory 8% and maintaining a 99.2% service level across 18K SKU/location combinations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indiana University Bloomington – Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Supply Chain Management at Indiana University Bloomington's Kelley School of Business.
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