PETER J. STRAUB

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Greenville, South Carolina 29609 Mobile:

864-***-****

SUMMARY

Accomplished logistics professional with extensive and proven experience in

the full range of transportation/logistics functions. Strong analytical,

organizational, problem solving and team building abilities. Greatest

strength is developing relationships through personal interaction.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly developed

supervisory skills of hourly and salaried employees. Experience enhanced

with MBA. Areas of major emphasis:

Logistics Strategy Cost Analysis Rate Negotiations

Supply Chain JIT Development Operational Planning

Management

Customer Service Supplier Continuous

Relations Partnerships Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Michelin North America, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina

1998-Present

Manager of International Transportation

2007-Present

Global position responsible for the development and implementation of

international transportation solutions. Negotiate pricing, manage supplier

service levels, and provide support and information to the Michelin Groupe

regarding trends in the international market.

. Responsible for the maritime contract negotiations for North America,

South America, and the Trans-Pacific. Responsible for international

airfreight into and out of North America. Combined annual budget in

excess of $80 million.

. Member of Michelin's global ocean management committee. Collective

decisions on the movement of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished

goods. Annual budget in excess of $180 million.

. Make decisions relative to port selection and inland truck and railroad

transportation providers.

. Serve as a point of contact for purchasing as the logistical support for

the international and domestic supply chain. Manage the transportation of

bulk raw materials from supplier to manufacturing facilities utilizing

railroad services.

Manager of Transportation

1998-2007

Corporate position responsible for the management of all activities

surrounding the development and purchase of transportation solutions.

Operationally responsible for the timely delivery of products shipped

within North America and between North America and other geographical

zones; to include finished goods, semi-finished products, raw materials,

machinery, etc., thus requiring technical and legal expertise in all areas

of transportation. Annual transportation budget in excess of $75 million.

. Negotiated small package program which resulted in $5 million annual

savings.

. Under budget the last eight years. Reduced regional and inter-regional

transportation costs by an average of $1.5 million per year.

. Developed and implemented a managed delivery program for over 1,000

retail customer locations per week with on-time delivery at 98%.

. Responsible for less-than-truckload, small package, domestic maritime,

domestic airfreight, expedited services and dedicated solutions for 22

distribution centers, 11 manufacturing facilities and 13 miscellaneous

locations in the United States.

PETER J. STRAUB

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TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc., Queen Creek, Arizona

1992-1998

Sr. Transportation Analyst

Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the domestic and

international logistics activities for the divisions' ten facilities in the

United States, Mexico, and Europe. Annual sales in 1997 exceeded $1.3

billion.

. Initiated the integration of logistical planning into the supply chain

management process, resulting in a 22% reduction in premium

transportation costs.

. Created a division logistics team to collectively address logistical

issues, which improved cross-functional communication.

. Directed the movement of equipment and materials to facilitate the

timely opening of an offshore manufacturing facility.

. Conducted a logistical cost analysis on the acquisition and relocation

of a manufacturing plant, which was presented and approved by senior

management.

Roadway Express, Inc., Tempe, Arizona

1984-1992

Account Manager

Responsible for the growth of existing accounts and the development of new

business within my assigned region. Educated customers on proper freight

flow and freight handling techniques in order to facilitate their

logistical requirements.

Roadway Express, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

1982-1984

Operations Supervisor

Supervised inbound, outbound, and city operation at the regional

consolidation center. Formulated and implemented freight handling

techniques and work methods programs for the training of union and non-

union personnel while conforming to U.S. DOT regulations.

Micro Glass, Inc. /MGI Systems, Syracuse, NY and Tempe, Arizona

1979-1981

Manager, MGI Systems, Tempe, Arizona

1980-1981

Set up, organized, and directed a new plant in Tempe, AZ as a division of

Micro Glass, Inc. Operationally responsible for four departments which

included accounting, distribution, purchasing, and sales.

Assistant Manager, Micro Glass, Inc., Syracuse, New York

1979-1980

Responsible for the coordination of activities between the sales,

production, and distribution departments.

EDUCATION

MBA in Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ - 1995

BS in Transportation/Logistic Management, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

- 1979

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. South Carolina International Trade Conference Board of Directors

. Toastmasters International

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