Jignesh Patel is an experienced professional in materials management and logistics, with a career spanning over two decades in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Manager of Materials at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. since October 2024, Jignesh has held previous positions including Manager of Inventory & Warehouse at Vecima Networks Inc. and Regional Manager of Logistics at Federated Co-operatives Limited. Prior to these roles, Jignesh worked at CN as Regional Materials Manager, and at CNH Industrial in various capacities including DC Operation Manager and Inventory Analyst. Jignesh began the career at Sanmina and also had a tenure at General Motors as a Material Analyst. Jignesh holds a B.Sc from Gujarat University, a Diploma in Computer Studies from BITS, and several certifications including CPIM from APICS Northern Colorado and Six Sigma Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, as well as a degree in Applied Project Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic.