In this episode of Veterans CONNECTED, host Eric Bevevino reconnects with a former colleague, John Shepard, for a compelling conversation about John’s journey from the U.S. Army to industrial maintenance. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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MORE ABOUT JOHN…
A strategic and mission-driven executive, John Shepard brings deep expertise in optimizing global supply chains across energy commodities, chemicals, and manufacturing. With a proven record of driving $50M+ in value, he specializes in S&OP excellence at scale, inventory optimization, and cost-to-serve modeling.
As a former leader at Chevron, John spearheaded S&OP and S&OE processes for a $150M inventory portfolio encompassing 10,000+ SKUs across seven lubricant blending plants, eight warehouses, and an integrated third-party tolling and warehouse network. Drawing on deep expertise in SAP APO/IBP, strategic network design, and hybrid logistics, he consistently delivered measurable results through enhanced operational visibility, precision forecasting, and agile fulfillment execution.
A U.S. Army veteran, John carries a strong foundation in team leadership and cross-functional alignment, skills that translate seamlessly into his ability to drive bold execution within complex, matrixed environments. He is focused on applying enterprise-grade leadership to new challenges in S&OP and supply chain strategy, delivering transformation and measurable impact at scale.
Eric BevevinoContributing Host, Veterans Connected
Eric Bevevino has spent his entire 30-year career in the business of heavy duty maintenance and reliability. Born and raised in northwestern Pennsylvania, Eric is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering along with a Master’s of Science Degree in Applied Business Analytics from American Military University. Honoring his ROTC scholarship commitment to the US Navy, Eric spent four years on active duty as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer with a Diving and Salvage specialty. Following his stint on active duty, Eric entered the Navy Reserve while concurrently taking a position with Castrol Industrial.
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