Kevin Bricker

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Sr. Director Of Transportation and Logistics at JDE Peet's

Livermore, California, United States

Overview

Kevin Bricker is a seasoned logistics and transportation executive with a history of enhancing operational efficiency at companies like JDE Peets and Foster Poultry Farms. His expertise lies in streamlining systems, managing large fleets, and reducing operating costs. He holds a degree from California State University, Stanislaus.

He once managed a fleet of 418 trucks, 475 refrigerated trailers, and a staff of 350 at Foster Poultry Farms.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Logistics Optimization
His career at JDE Peet's, Save Mart, and Foster Farms has focused on streamlining systems and creating operational efficiencies to drive growth and reduce costs.
Fleet Management
He has direct experience managing large-scale transportation operations, including a fleet of over 400 trucks and 300 drivers at Foster Poultry Farms.
Supply Chain Costing
A consistent theme in his career is cost reduction, including negotiating driver contracts and developing quarterly cost analyses to improve financial performance.

Media Appearances

Kevin has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Sr. Director Of Transportation and Logistics at JDE Peet's
1-2020
Director Of Transportation and Logistics at JDE Peet's
8-2017 - 1-2020
Vice President Operations at The Save Mart Companies/Mike Tamana Freight Lines
5-2012 - 7-2017
Director of Transportation at Foster Poultry Farms
12-1995 - 1-2012
Director of Operations at TraderJoes / MCA Logistics

Education

1992 - 1995
Four Degree from California State University, Stanislaus

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Kevin

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