SBS Group of Companies
Colin Mertes has extensive experience in operations and supply chain management, currently serving as a 3PL Program Manager at SBS Group of Companies since May 2017. Previously, Colin held the position of Operations Manager at Popco-USA from November 2011 to May 2017, where responsibilities included supporting global sales with inventory and shipping solutions. Colin also worked as a Lead Scheduler at Northstar Balloons from May 2015 to 2017 and as an Inventory Planner at Datacard Group from January 1989 to October 2009, overseeing over $20 million in inventory. Additional roles included Planning/Inventory Control and Customer Service Stockroom Lead positions, both emphasizing supply chain optimization and customer service excellence. Colin began a freelance career as a stagehand in September 1989, providing support for local AV productions. Education was pursued at Hennepin Technical College, which Colin attended from 1989 to the present.
SBS Group of Companies
SBS Group of Companies is a rapidly growing, internationally recognized leader in providing global Logistics solutions and services. We provide companies with strategic guidance on business-critical customized supply chain initiatives and deliver end-to-end solutions. We meet the highest standard of excellence because we are focused on building and maintaining long-term relationships. Vision statement: To provide customer centric, innovative, cost competitive global supply chain solutions through a profitable network of dedicated assets, people and flexible IT applications. To our Clients: As a strategic partner for the value-added Logistical solutions, SBS Group of Companies will provide our clients with competitive advantages in today’s global market place by delivering a unique blend of customized services based on our clients’ needs including international freight forwarding, customs brokerage services, domestic transportation, warehousing, distribution, and personalized technology solutions. Our goal is to develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients that enable SBS to become the primary resource that delivers increased visibility, workforce quality, capability and flexibility while reducing overall time and costs. SBS Group of Companies has offices and facilities in Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Laredo, Jackson, Charlotte, New Brunswick, and Seattle.