Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Aeppler Group

Wichita, Kansas | [j.martinez@aeppler-group.com] 

A results-driven leader with over 25 years of experience in the operational management of complex logistics networks. An expert in Operational Excellence and the implementation of digital transformation processes within the agricultural sector. Jennifer Martinez specializes in taking technological innovations from the lab and integrating them directly into the high-pressure daily operations of a global fleet.

• Fleet Management & Optimization: Scaling fleet capacities while strictly adhering to US federal and state weight regulations.

• Lean Logistics: Implementation of Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes within the food cold chain.

• Change Management: Leading the workforce through the transition to AI-driven systems and collaborative robotics (cobots).

• HSEQ Expertise: Maintaining the highest standards in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality across international borders.

2018 – Present

• Responsible for the entire global operational business of the Aeppler Group USA.

• Core Project: Served as the operational lead for the implementation of AB-TIC solutions. She transformed theoretical backhaul optimization models into an active system that reduced empty runs in Texas by 30%.

• Orchestrated global collaboration between hubs in Ontario, Oslo, and Frankfurt to standardize best-practice solutions for the "Smart Cold Chain."

2010 – 2018

• Managed a fleet of over 500 vehicles specialized in bulk commodity transport.

• Implemented a real-time tracking system for grain shipments, increasing on-time delivery rates by 15%.

• Managed large-scale logistics contracts with major Texas grower associations and cooperatives.

2002 – 2010

• Developed regional distribution centers for fresh food products across South Texas.

• Specialized in ensuring full compliance with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) regulations during transport.

1995 – 2002

• Began career in the logistics sector with a focus on route planning and driver management across Kansas and Nebraska.

Executive MBA in Strategic Management

Wichita State University (WSU)

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

Texas A&M University (TAMU)

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – APICS.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

• Member: Women in Trucking Association (WiT).

• Mentor: Tech Accelerator Program for Women in Agricultural Technology.

• Age: Mid-40s.

• Interests: Marathon runner (finisher of the Chicago and New York Marathons), amateur astronomy, and volunteer mentor for STEM careers.