Gregory J. Kozik
***** ***** ******* ***** • Orland Park, Illinois 60462 • ab2k0h@r.postjobfree.com • 708-***-****
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
• OPERATIONS • • STRATEGIC PLANNING
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS TRANSPORTATION
A successful proven hands-on manager with over 20 years experienced in building highly motivated
teams in high volume transportation/logistics operations. A technology savvy problem solver and
proficient negotiator with the ability to facilitate change across functional lines and remove costs while
creating a profitable customer oriented business environment.
Core Competencies
Transportation (all modes) Distribution Center Budgeting
Strategic Customer Alliance Management (3PL) Customer Negotiations
Distribution Key Partnership Development GXP trainer
TMS Supply Chain Management Cross dock operations
Contract negotiations Team Building Lean Six Sigma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING GROUP, ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
10/09/11 TO PRESENT
OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Provides transportation and logistics assistance to manufacturing, distribution and retail companies on
projects. Consulting service which includes contract negotiation, distributions, safety programs, cross
dock operation, supply chain management, cost reductions, service improvements, and site locations.
Provides assistance in budgeting, financial analysis, sales forecasting and temporary manpower.
KUEHNE+NAGEL INC., ALSIP, ILLINOIS 6/1/07 TO OCTOBER 2011
OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Provided executive leadership for a 300,000 square foot warehouse facility utilized by six customers.
Provided leadership for the entire region’s customers in transportation solutions and pricing. Managed
key customers cross dock operations.
Key Achievements:
• Developed and implemented strategic procurement programs for manufacturing companies
utilizing all modes of transportation.
• Provided leadership for the entire region’s customers in transportation solutions and pricing.
• Negotiated transportation pricing program utilizing all modes of transportation.
• Designed and implemented a transportation management reporting system which provided
forecasting, inventory visibility, and standardized transportation reporting for a customer’s
entire system.
• Managed and trained drivers to improve their safety program for operating in the steel mills and
in handling steel products.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies to support the achievement of business
and financial objectives
• Achieved Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributor Accreditation (VAWD) from the National
Association of Boards Pharmacy.
• Achieved a 100% compliance on Quality Audit (ISO9000)
• Reduced wages to handling from 89% to 73% and improved customer satisfaction
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• Implemented associates cross training program to increase associate skills, yielding a more
diverse trained work force.
& ASSOCIATES, ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 1996 to 2007
KOZIK
A professional organization providing logistics, transportation and supply chain consulting to
manufacturing, distribution and retail companies.
TRANSPORTATION/ LOGISTICS PROJECTS MANAGER/PRINCIPAL
Logistics systems design, implementation, and management.
• Negotiated transportation pricing programs with all transportation modes
• Analyzed logistics system and developed programs to improve efficiencies.
Key Achievements:
• Managed a $150 million dollar transportation budget
• Developed and managed a carrier performance program that ensured that all orders were
delivered to customers on time achieving a 99% on time delivery performance.
• Developed a program to reduce customer compliance failures by 80%
• Managed the daily logistics operation supporting Mittal Steel’s private fleet and the resources
supporting outbound and inbound transit.
NEW CENTURY FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, A MARMON COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
1984-1996
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Managed a staff of 50 employees, responsible for performing logistics consulting services, carrier
relations, rate negotiations, classification studies, and audit and freight bill payment. Also responsible
for design, implementation, and management of logistics systems for manufacturing clients utilizing all
modes, as well as profit and loss responsibility to parent holding company.
Key achievement:
• Designed and implemented a computerized preaudit and payment service which accounted for
20% of sales volume and paid over $ 50 million annually in freight.
• Designed, implemented and managed a supply chain program for a major hospitality company
which yielded savings for its participants of 40%.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
DOMINICAN COLLEGE, RACINE, WISCONSIN
BACHELOR OF ARTS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)
AFFILIATIONS
PAST PRESIDENT-ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
PAST DIRECTOR STANDARD BANK OF HICKORY HILLS
PAST DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL SOCCER –ORLAND PARK SOCCER CLUB
SOCCER REFEREE-ILLINOIS SOCCER ASSOCIATION
CERTIFIED SOCCER REFEREE-ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
PAST GRAND KNIGHT-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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