• Inland Distribution
  • September 29 - October 1, 2025 | The Westin Chicago River North

Jamie Lee Soto

Subaru of America

Global Parts and Acessories Logistics Manager

Jamie's career at Subaru of America began in 2000, where he started as a Warehouse Associate and steadily progressed through roles of increasing responsibility. By 2008, he had established himself as a Warehouse Supervisor, focusing on optimizing shipping, receiving, inventory control, and returns operations. His initiatives in process improvement and productivity standards set a foundation for his subsequent career advancements. He transitioned into pivotal roles such as National Accessory Inventory Manager and later as Global Parts and Accessory Logistics Manager. In these positions, he led critical functions including forecasting, inventory planning, and managing complex logistics networks. His career spans various key roles where he has consistently demonstrated a strategic approach to enhancing organizational efficiencies and operational excellence. His strategic insights, coupled with a strong focus on personnel development and sustainable practices, have been integral to the company's success and growth in the automotive industry.

Sessions With Jamie Lee Soto

Tuesday, 1 October

  • 01:45pm - 02:30pm (CST) / 01/oct/2024 06:45 pm - 01/oct/2024 07:30 pm

    Inland24 Think Tank I: Chicago

    International intermodal volume has grown double digits compared with a year ago. While there have been issues frustrating drivers in certain Chicago, Dallas, and Memphis-area terminals, none have arisen to the level of congestion and gridlock three years ago. Is this a function of railroads, chassis lessors, and BCOs fixing the core issues that plagued the industry previously? Was the worst of the gridlock a one-off result of insufficient labor during a health crisis to keep inventory moving, which in turn caused chassis pools to run out of equipment and gridlock rail and marine terminals? Or are there larger issues that the railroads and chassis providers have not yet addressed? And what about communication: do you feel the BCOs, chassis providers, truckers, and railroads communicate well, or is there room for improvement? Has the FLOW initiative from the US Department of Transportation helped in any way? The think tanks are an opportunity for Inland attendees to actively participate in the discussion. What is said in the room stays in the room. Share your concerns and opinions about the flow of ocean cargo inland to Chicago, Dallas, or Memphis and also take time to meet with the Class I railroads.