Who is Jon Gold and what is his role?

Jon Gold is the Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation. He has an extensive background in working with supply chain issues and lobbying for policy changes in the retail sector.

What are recent legislative changes in supply chain policy?

Recent legislative changes such as the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and actions by the FCC to focus on data and the supply chain are making their way into law. These changes aim to address and mitigate supply chain disruptions.

How does the government play a role in the supply chain?

While the private sector operates most of the supply chain, the government plays a crucial role by setting regulations at both national and local levels. This can include areas like technology implementation and environmental restrictions.

Careers on the Move: Building Supply Chain Policy

Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation, discusses the importance of supply chain policy in the retail sector. With experience in both lobbying and working with government agencies, Gold highlights upcoming legislative changes affecting the supply chain landscape. He emphasizes the collaborative efforts needed to address these changes effectively.

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By Software And Technology · December 20, 2021, 8:28 PM UTCJon GoldLobbyingNational Retail FederationPolicy

Key takeaways

Supply chain issues have gained significant media attention recently, although it was a niche topic before.

Jon Gold shares his experiences and insights into the intersection of supply chain policies and government regulations.

Several legislative changes, like the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, are impacting the retail supply chain.

“What I enjoy is bringing folks together to work collaboratively on solutions, including our members and partners like Cargomatic.”

While the supply chain is featured daily in the media now, it’s not something most people thought about before. That’s not the case for the latest guest on Careers on the Move. Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy for the NRF (National Retail Federation), lives and breathes it every day and has for decades. He offered insights into his role at NRF and why supply chain policy is critical to the retail world.

Gold never expected to become a lobbyist, studying international business in college. He interned for a trade association. After graduation, he began his career. “It was on the ground floor of a retail trade association. The real intersection of supply chain and trade happened post-9/11 with port security.”

After spending several years in lobbying positions, Gold worked for the Customers and Border Protection on implementing the SAFE Port Act. He then joined NRF in 2007. “What I enjoy is bringing folks together to work collaboratively on solutions, including our members and partners like Cargomatic. I’m passionate about trade and advising members on its impact and then relaying their messages to the right people in government.”

Gold noted that while the private sector runs the supply chain, the government is part of the ecosystem. “Government sets regulations at the national and local level. That can involve everything from creating better technology to environmental restrictions.”

Several bills are making their way through the legislature, impacting the retail supply chain. Gold mentioned the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, just passed by the House, and the new FCC (Federal Communications Commission) working group focusing on data and the supply chain. According to Gold, more policy changes to mitigate supply chain disruption are likely forthcoming.