Joseph J. Scartozzi
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Career Objective
A position that will utilize my experience in Logistics/Transportation Management to produce profitable results for the company.
Experience
Logistics/Transportation Management
Plans, schedules and routes domestic and international shipments via ocean, rail, truckload, less than truckload, air and parcel.
Negotiate transportation tariffs ($50m+) and contract requirements with common and contract carriers, including fuel surcharge and accessorial charges.
Provide cost estimates to the supply chain to assure lowest possible transportation cost.
Analyze inbound/outbound routing instructions to assure excellent customer service
Process/audit freight invoices for proper billing, including fuel surcharge and accessorial charges.
File claims for damage/loss
Daily interface with supplier sales representatives
Manage transportation functions for multiple warehouse locations
Maintain cost per case shipped
Consolidate shipments to maximize cost savings effectiveness
Corporate Transportation Team Lead
Develop category team. Conduct regular meetings/calls. Educate team (8-10) and project members from multiple facilities on roles and responsibilities.
Determine sourcing strategies in collaboration with the team.
Lead efforts to monitor and manage supplier base in the assigned category through supplier management, proactively identifying potential supplier issues; negotiate solutions.
Obtain management support for the appropriate decisions and direction.
Utilize strategic sourcing process and methodology for assigned products and services to ensure reduction of overall sourcing costs while managing customer demand and expectations.
Project pipeline, cost reductions are updated and submitted timely.
Work with Group Leads, Category Sponsor and Executive Sponsor to engage support initiatives.
Inform Group Leads, Category Sponsor and Executive Sponsor, Director of Supply Chain and Executive Director of Supply Chain of key accomplishments.
Employment History
Federal Cartridge Traffic Coordinator 2005-2009
Ruan Transportation On-Site Logistics Representative 2004-2005
Business Data Record Services Warehouse Supervisor 2003-2004
Carlson Companies Traffic Coordinator 1998-2003
Distribution Dynamics Traffic Manager 1988-1998
Education and Personal Development
St. Paul Technical College Advanced Business Logistics/World Trade Program
Transportation Team Lead Lead/Manage Traffic Coordinators at multiple locations
U.S Navy Leadership Management
Hazmat Certified Trainer Certified and train with the following hazmat certifications CFR-49, IMDG, IATA and several special provision permits.
Computer skills Expert with Outlook email, word perfect, internally spreadsheet modeling freight management software.