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Chad Viola

Energizer · DISC type I
Operations Manager, Americas at ATA
📍 West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Chad Viola is a global logistics director with over 20 years of experience leading national and international logistics organizations. He specializes in developing efficient processes, improving distribution, and transforming teams to drive revenue. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania.

Outside of his extensive career in logistics, Chad has a keen interest in the developments and machinery from John Deere, a leader in agricultural and construction equipment. He also maintains a connection to his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.

He once implemented an import transload program for a major US retailer that successfully reduced lead times by 10-14 days in critical lanes.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Operations Manager, Americas
Job Level
Middle
Location
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Chad shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Informal

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Priorities

Topics Chad cares about

Operational Transformation
Led a global strategy at BDP International to replace legacy systems with state-of-the-art technology, including deploying a new proprietary import operating system.
Logistics Optimization
Demonstrated expertise by increasing a key account's profit margin by 12% through strategic price negotiations and reducing shipping lead times by up to two weeks.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Operations Manager, Americas
ATA
5-2021 - 1-2024
Director of Operations & Special Projects
Jillamy Inc.
1-2016 - 2-2019
Global Account Director - Strategic Accounts
BDP International
1-2013 - 4-2016
Executive Director – Operational Transformation
BDP International
9-2010 - 1-2013
Global Director - Strategic Accounts
BDP International
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Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics and International Relations
University of Pennsylvania
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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