Jennifer Kleppe

Experience

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  ChristianWorks for Children

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2007

  Office Manager
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  Southwest Airlines

  Dec 2007 - now

  Lead a Team of Fuel Supply Chain professionals responsible for all aspects of airport fuel operations and off-airport storage facilities, including executive leadership responsibilities at airline fuel consortia and the management of into-plane fuel providers.• Develop, drive and coach Team on strategies to effectively manage storage facilities, maintenance and operations (M&O) and into-plane service providers• Lead engagements with stakeholder Leaders in Ground Ops, NOC, Airport Affairs, Corporate Facilities, Legal, Environmental, and Finance• Provide strategic guidance on regular supplier reviews to monitor results, align incentives with performance goals, provides feedback and subjective evaluations, highlight strengths, solve problems, and increase value with each partnership Show less Lead a Team of Fuel Supply Chain professionals responsible for all aspects of fuel purchase, logistics and accounting of all fuel receipts and issues associated with airport inventories and pipeline movements• Provided thought leadership and guidance for the supply chain management of fuel to optimize total fuel supply chain costs and its financial impact to the Company• Formulated, implemented, and executed department strategies while identifying talent pipelines and building a strong bench• Determined, identified, and utilized a results-oriented approach to overall management and continuous improvement of both the respective Team and supplier performance• Focused on business process improvement utilizing industry and Company expertise to optimize Fuel Supply Chain Management resources Show less Mid continent - Jet Fuel Supply• Managed the scheduling and planning of fuel Supply Chain Management and operations and drove spend and market analysis to coordinate Supply Chain strategy development• Participated and advised in bids, negotiations, and contracts for fuel supply for multiple locations throughout Southwest’s network• Developed fuel supply chain strategy, long- range planning and decision- making processes and assisted in overall strategy development • Scheduled, forecasted, and managed fuel supply, including disruptions, for airport locations throughout Southwest's network • Developed and implemented monthly airport and pipeline nomination Show less

  • Manager, Fuel Operations

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Manager, Fuel Supply

    Aug 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Assistant Manager, Fuel Supply

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Category Manager, Fuel Supply Chain Management

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Category Specialist, Fuel Supply Chain Management

    Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Senior Analyst, Fuel COE

    Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Manager Fuel Accounting

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Supervisor Fuel Inventory Auditing

    Mar 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Senior Fuel Inventory Auditor

    Dec 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Fuel Inventory Auditor

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2009