Manager Supply Chain

Chris Van Winkle, MBA

**** ********* ***** *****, ***** Louis, MO 63126

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Career Highlights

. Managed a P&L of $185M, 1,400 employees and 120 locations.

. New business development, including highly complex negotiations,

resulted in a $27.3M contract with Toyota and a $10M Walmart contract.

. Initiated, led and achieved first ISO 9001 Certification which set

benchmark for over 100 locations to implement Quality Management

Systems and Six Sigma Platforms.

. Ryder System "Presidents Club" and "100% Objectives" award winner

three consecutive years.

. Led organization to receive prestigious client awards including;

"Toyota Outstanding Business Partner Award", "Toyota Value and Cost

Initiatives Award", "John Deere Key Supplier Award" and

"DaimlerChrysler Gold Award".

. Promoted 3 times in 14 year tenure at Ryder Integrated Logistics.

. Experience working in a broad range of industries including;

automotive (Tier 1, OEM & Aftermarket), food, healthcare, lumber &

building supplies, heavy industry, utilities, steel, paper, retail,

and newspaper among others.

Professional Experience

ROADLINK INTERMODAL LOGISTICS, INC - ST. LOUIS APRIL 2008 - JULY

2010

RoadLink provides individual and integrated transportation and warehouse

freight handling solutions that provide demonstrable customer value.

RoadLink is the largest private North American Intermodal Logistics service

provider with 4,000 employees and owner operators, with annual revenues of

$300 million.

Director, Process Optimization (2009-2010)

Focused on cost savings, streamlining processes to optimize the performance

of the company. Reported directly to the company president in this role.

Managed 5 Regional Safety Managers, Group Operations Director, Director of

Logistics and Director of Recruiting. Authored and executed first Safety

Prevention program in company's 10 year history.

Significant Accomplishments:

> Implemented training modules, defined safety itineraries, action plans

and reduced safety expenses by $629,000 through first six months of

2010.

> Achieved a $2.5M improvement to operating cash flow and $300,000

profit margin benefit by ensuring on-time reporting for 50 locations

which maximized the cash flow opportunity. Top 5% of carriers that

achieved this result.

> Advanced DOT safety compliance targets from 57% to 100% within 60 days

by developing streamlined processes for 2,000 drivers.

Area Director - Central Region (2008-2009)

Selected by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to guide and direct

RoadLink's Central Region including 8 locations, 8 direct reports, $50M

P&L. Interfaced with C-Level executive management in developing strategic

direction and building partnerships. Developed annual business plan

including forecast and budget for each of the 8 locations. Account

Management duties with major steamship lines and domestic intermodal

clients.

Significant Accomplishments:

> Improved financial results $280,000 by streamlining operating

efficiencies which improved operating margins by 3%.

> Reduced labor expenses $216,000 by converting to an owner/operator

outsourcing strategy.

> Attained $67,000 rate increase in fuel surcharge payouts while

retaining 95% of impacted clients.

Ryder Integrated Logistics - St. Louis July 1994 - January 2008

Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain

management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock is a component of the Dow

Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder

ranks 362nd on the Fortune 500 with 28,000 employees and $6.3 billion in

annual revenue.

Group Director (VPGM), U.S. Supply Chain Operations (2003-2008)

Appointed by the Division President to lead a $185M region with 1,400

employees, 120 locations and 100 customers. Established annual business

plan including strategic direction and operating tactics for each entity.

Implemented consistent management practices for key functional areas,

customer account management, business development, safety, customer

service, pricing and network engineering while solving complex business

issues. Project Management for start-up operations of 27 new business

clients. Regularly negotiated multifaceted contracts with business clients

to secure new business and retain existing business. Led labor negotiations

with Teamsters, UAW, Machinists and Maritime unions.

Significant Accomplishments:

> Increased operating revenue $751,000 by negotiating rate increase with

Fortune 500 CFO.

> Retained $27.3M contract with Toyota Manufacturing of North America.

Led complex negotiations both internally and externally to develop

creative pricing strategy which resulted in the business being awarded

to Ryder.

> Negotiated and secured over $101M in outsourced supply chain solutions

resulting in incremental earnings $10M during 14 year tenure at Ryder.

> Through coaching and succession planning developed and mentored three

junior-level managers to directorships.

Director, Customer Logistics II (1997-2003)

Controlled $120M Automotive and Heavy Industry division with 9 direct

reports, 750 employees nationwide at 32 locations. Client base included

DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Mazda, General Motors, Nissan, John Deere and Case-

New Holland. Initiated, led and achieved first ISO 9001 certification. Set

benchmark for over 100 locations to implement Quality Management Systems

and Six Sigma platforms.

Significant Accomplishments:

> Secured $28.3M in new business at 12% operating margins where industry

standard is 3-5%.

> Effectively negotiated eight significant Labor Agreements with

uninterrupted service and seamless operations for clients.

> Awarded "Ryder 100% Objectives Award" for exceeding financial goals

two consecutive years. Achieved "President's Club" for exceeding

customer, financial, safety, and quality management objectives.

Director, Customer Logistics I (1995-1997)

Led operations comprised of a $40M revenue base with 10 direct reports and

250 employees. Supported clients including Ford Motor Company,

DaimlerChrysler and Textron - Automotive. Managed and implemented inventory

reduction program at four Ford Motor Company automotive assembly plants in

Missouri and Kentucky. Maintained full leadership role of DaimlerChrysler

crossdock and linehaul operations. Directed Just-In-Time start-up for

Textron - Tier I Automotive Supplier.

Significant Accomplishments:

> Reduced on-hand inventory $38M for Ford Motor Company and

substantially improved line of sight (LOS) in each assembly plant.

> Led the organization with 25% profit margins for DaimlerChrysler

operations an increase of 13% over standard company profit margins.

Senior Manager (1994-1995)

Managed the profitability for $25M operation consisting of 5 locations, 20

direct reports, 225 employees in a progressive, growth-oriented team

environment. Facilitated the opening of a Just-In-Time crossdock facility

supporting two DaimlerChrysler automotive assembly plants with daily

production of 1,800 passenger and commercial vehicles.

Significant Accomplishments:

> New business development efforts resulted in $2.3M revenue growth with

DaimlerChrysler Corporation.

> Reduced client expenditures $250,000 by redesigning local delivery

operations.

> Decreased equipment repair expense $300,000 by scrutinizing costs,

implementing new repair process and introducing more suitable

equipment.

Prior Experience

Carolina Freight Carriers; Operations Supervisor, District Manager, Break

Bulk Manager - Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, St. Louis, MO

Century 21; Real Estate Sales - Lawson, MO

Churchill Trucklines; Account Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Consolidated Freightways; Supervisor, Account Manager - Kansas City, MO

Organizations AND Affiliations

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION (ATA)

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)

Certifications

LEAN MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATION, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON, KY

1995

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY - ST. LOUIS, MO

1998

Bachelor of Science; Business Administration & Management ( William Jewell

College - Liberty, MO 1984

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