Supply Chain Warehouse Operations

MR. CARMEN C. MORRONE

**** **** ******** ***, *******, Illinois 60101 • 630-***-**** • ad5ow6@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE

Dependable, knowledgeable, and self-motivated management professional seeking to contribute an abundance of acquired warehouse operations, logistics, and planning skills and abilities within a progressive organization.

> Accomplished supply chain management professional with a progressive career in directing domestic and international transportation, logistics, and distribution operations with a proven track record of success in implementing new procedures and strategies to reduce costs and service issues, while increasing operational efficiency, staff productivity, and bottom line growth.

> Manage diverse operational schedules, assess goals, and develop strategies to exceed objectives and profitability/productivity goals.

> Strategic thinker who utilizes a quantifiable approach to streamline costs.

> Proven abilities in planning and directing start up of transportation departments with experience in consolidations and centralizations.

> Effectively manage domestic and international transportation across load planning, routing, negotiations, and execution.

> Proficient in intermodal, truck (van, flatbed, drop deck, RGN, step deck, etc.), rail, LTL, containerized, break bulk, international/domestic air freight, and ocean shipments. Familiar with barge moves.

Negotiations Process/Continuous Improvement Operations Management

Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning Cost-Savings

Resource Optimization Warehouse Operations Materials Handling

Logistics Management Project Management Quality Assurance EXPERIENCE

DIMENSION TRANSPORTATION, Downers Grove, Illinois 2023-Present Transportation Consultant

Responsible for the movement of all inbound and outbound freight of all commodities across the contiguous 48 states. Onboard new freight carriers with 10 onboarded to date. Diligently manage all freight claims with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. LSC COMMUNICATIONS, Bolingbrook, Illinois 2021-2023 Transportation Coordinator / Dispatcher

Responsible for directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles; collaborate with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives. Accountable for negotiating rates using DATA Capital Software; monitor the marketplace to check future freight rates. BLUE WAVE PRODUCTS, St. Charles, Illinois 2020-2021 Transportation Manager

Collaborated with carrier associates to improve efficiency, productivity, communication, and processes to ensure expectations were met. Maintained listing of approved carriers/pricing/contract rate(s).

● Analyzed performance of daily inbound/outbound logistics for increased efficiencies.

● Investigated and resolved all claim issues for all inbound/outbound shipment processes for international and domestic freight and communicated resolutions to appropriate departments.

● Provided weekly/monthly reports to senior management.

● Established guaranteed domestic and international freight pricing for sales; updated and maintained published freight policies.

● Managed and maintained TMS system and web applications for customer routing as well as internal price comparisons.

● Utilized knowledge of US and International customs compliance; developed and implemented commercial invoices for daily Canadian shipments.

● Managed inbound container volume; coordinated with warehouse to schedule deliveries for receiving.

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RR DONNELLEY, Bolingbrook, Illinois 2013-2020

Transportation Coordinator

Performed comprehensive audits of customer freight bills to ensure accuracy. Collaborated frequently with truckload and LTL carriers to address and rectify billing discrepancies. Partnered with transportation procurement management personnel in aggressively negotiating freight rates; utilized DAT and Truckstop software.

● Increased organizational cash flow by developing and implementing an enhanced auditing process through effective utilization of the company's TMS (MercuryGate). SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, Franklin Park, Illinois 2006-2012 Logistics / Distribution Manager

Planned and managed all outbound freight operations with direct accountability for freight negotiations, cost containment, and customer service. Facilitated load planning, routing, tracking, and releasing freight (truckload, LTL). Interacted with suppliers and plant/facility managers to review operations to implement more efficient distribution. Communicated strategic vision, plan, implementation progress, and success of logistics and traffic operations to senior staff members. Provided leadership and direction to 30 material handling associates in a union environment. Responsible for cycle counts and inventory turns.

● Achieved an 8-10% reduction in LTL costs in first year in position. Led a detailed operational analysis and audit across transportation planning and execution; conducted aggressive contract re-negotiations, implemented improved strategies and procedures, and refined planning, producing improved efficiencies in truckload sizes, shipment consolidation, number of carriers, routing guidelines, and load planning.

● Orchestrated development and implementation of a centralized freight claims process to better control claims and reduce costs.

● Served as a liaison between internal IT and a key account’s IT team to develop and launch a website allowing Sloan to tender freight on customer’s site; highly-successful development and rollout, which resolved severe existing issues with late deliveries and load backups. ATLAS COMPANY, Schiller Park, Illinois 2002-2006

TTX COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois 1994-2002

Logistics Manager

DUKANE CORPORATION, St. Charles, Illinois

Transportation / Distribution Manager

EDUCATION

ELMHURST UNIVERSITY, Elmhurst, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts

TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, Illinois

Associate of Arts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

> Certified in Total Quality Management.

> Certified in Statistical Process Control.

> Transportation Management Seminars, University of Wisconsin-Madison. MEMBERSHIPS

> Member, Council of Supply Chain Management.

TECHNOLOGY

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, computerized truck routing systems, and several transportation management systems (TMS).

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