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Supply Chain Manager

Location:
Orland Park, IL, 60462
Posted:
July 25, 2013

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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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