Manager Project

Robert A Calve

**** **** ********* *****, ****** OH 44236

Home 330-***-****, Cell 330-***-****, E-mail *******@*****.***

Objective

To utilize my skills, experience and education in order to obtain a challenging and

rewarding position in Logistics Management

Summary

Efficient and results oriented Logistics Professional with 16 years experience in

logistics, operations, transportation, sourcing, distribution, warehousing, inventory

control, material handling, production planning, facilities, disaster recovery,

budgeting, fleet management, NAFTA, C-TPAT, ISF, and project management. Experience in

developing standard operational procedures, cost reduction processes, and logistical

programs. Manage, lead, and develop employees.

Professional experience

Supply Technologies (A Park Ohio Company), Mayfield, OH Feb 2008 - present

Logistics Manager

Successfully reduced an average domestic transportation spend by 25% and an

International transportation spend by 30% for 25 branch distribution locations in North

America, Europe, and Asia.

Budgetary responsibilities for a $ 20 Million in Freight Services

Implemented: EDI program through the use of multiple vendor's order management programs

provided the ability to auto populate ERP system and create in transit reconciliation

report $150,000 savings, Premium Freight Program, estimate 60% savings in Premium

Freight, developed an online premium freight tool for a more efficient process, Many to

one consolidation from EU to the USA that saved 15% on ocean spend, on line access for

the branches to retrieve import documents.

Generated a 15% annual savings on a $4 Million small package contract,

Developed a process to minimize past due discrepant freight bills from 125 days to 25

days.

Worked with freight providers to develop KPIs for on time delivery, inventory adders,

cost per pound analysis, and claims settlements.

Successfully coordinated a Canadian Customs and a Mexican Customs audit resulting in

zero penalties and zero fines

Manage the corporate wide CT PAT and ISF programs

Developed and Implemented the corporate NAFTA Program and ISF program

Continue to successfully manage, lead, and develop 2 full time employees

Progressive Insurance, Mayfield OH (not enough challenge) August 2005- Jan 2008

Logistics Manager and OSHA Coordinator

Managed 7 Distribution Employees, 2 Move Coordinators, $3 million of furniture inventory

warehoused in 3 locations, $4.7 million operating budget and numerous distribution

projects

Through process improvements, inventory accuracy increased by 68% in 5 months with the

annual ending inventory being 98.7% accurate in a paper environment with limited

systems.

Annual purchase of $20 million in new product and repair items for Real Estate projects.

Through production planning developed and managed a furniture refurbishment operation,

placing 65% of re used furniture back into the network and save an estimated $5.6

million.

Implemented new shipping process the PSC (internal shopping center) that produced a 50%

in shipping cost and 67% savings in product costs.

Disaster Recovery Manager; coordinated inventory and distribution of assets

Analyzed and implemented an organizational restructuring of Corporate Moves Teams that

saved $200,000.

Myers University, Cleveland OH September 2006- December 2006

Adjunct Professor

Taught on-line and traditional business classes, experienced with blackboard.

Edge Seal Technologies, Cleveland, OH (ownership change, eliminated team) 3/2004-8/2005

Director Transportation and Logistics

Responsible for a $5 million dollar budget between Transportation, Logistics and

Material handling equipment. Manage returnable container inventory over 2400 carts worth

$1,000,000.

Over a two year time frame, reduced costs by 20% through equipment utilization,

consolidation, cross docking, and reverse logistics.

Managed a private fleet of 17 transportation employees at four locations

Managed 10 shipping personnel including the Shipping Manager for 9 months. Responsible

for 40 leased and owned pieces of equipment, negotiated a 15% reduction in lease rates

with $500,000 in new equipment. (tractors, trailers, material handling equipment, and

dock equipment)

Through the use of cross-docking and supplier partnerships, developed a plan to enter

the Northeastern and Southern market

Established a more aggressive transportation plan, reduced expedited rates by 15%,

offered LTL inbound program, leasing drivers or power units, and a company wide small

parcel program.

Through capital reduction and lane analysis, utilize 50% capacity plan on East bound

shipments while increasing backhaul rate by 50%

Reduced loss by 15%, through continuous improvement (data reporting and communications)

Power & Signal Group, Cleveland, OH (sold to Arrow, position changed) 4/1998- 3/2004

Manager; Transportation, Quoting, Logistics, and Samples

Lead, coach, and develop a staff of 3 exempt and 1 non-exempt direct employees in a

Quoting and Sampling Department and 7 indirect shipping and receiving leads and

clerical. Manage the procurement, inventory, order entry, and shipping of a global

sample program in an ISO 9000 environment. Ship daily 120 samples worldwide. Supervised

a non-union staff of 15

Managed a project team with the intent to open a bonded distribution facility in

Brazil.

Managed a cross functional team to eliminate over $ 1,000,000 in pricing

disputes. Consisting of Quality, Sales, and Finance, a new Pricing Department was

implemented, 85% of the debit could be eliminated with auditing and training. Used a six

sigma approach.

Developed the pricing, logistics, and marketing for a new product line (ignition cable)

that was introduced into the current business. First year profits 20% of an estimate

$300,000 in sales.

Interacted with suppliers and customer to guarantee a 24-hour turns around on quotes and

samples.

Developed and implemented a logistics system for a German Distribution Center. Moved

North American product from a point in Germany through Europe and Africa.

Implemented a Customs Compliance/Import program for German DC. Managed a cross

functional international team consisting of Operations, Sales, and Finance.

Project Manager for a Transportation Management Systems implementation. $250,000 budget

for the 3 months project. Increase Department productivity by 50%. Managed a cross

functional time consisting of Quality, Training, Shipping, and Information Technologies.

Developed a freight audit program which decrease expends by 50%

GMI Transportation, Pittsburgh, PA (outgrew role) 1996-1998 Logistics Coordinator

Developed the Third Party Logistics and Warehousing/Cross-docking Divisions. Implemented

a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse, negotiated the lease for the building, and material handling

equipment. $100,000 budget for a 6 month project. Managed 2 people.

Implemented the cost structure for a Logistics Division and a Warehouse

Divisions. Within twelve months increased the Logistics Division's revenue by 25%, while

saving our customers an estimate 15% on their freight.

National Refractories and Minerals, Columbiana, OH (went 3PL) 1994-1996

Assistant Manager Transportation/Traffic Analyst

Implemented a third party control of the Traffic Department. Controlled all

transportation from chartering bulk vessels to small package. Supervised the traffic for

4 manufacturing facilities and 17 public warehouses plus a staff of 3.

Generated an annual profit of $ 200,000 from exports. Experienced with Import and Export

rules and regulations.

Negotiated an annual freight bill of $ 12 million dollars with Rail, Flatbed, LTL, and

small package carriers. Involved with the development of an in house freight payment

system. Cost analysis for site selection and transportation lanes. Worked closely with

Operations, Sales and Marketing.

Education

MBA, Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH, 2002

BSBA Industrial Marketing, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, 1993

Training

1996 Hazardous Material Training (in House at GMI) - Pittsburgh

1998-1998 Cuyahoga Community College (6 hours of Computer Programming)

1999 Unz & Co International documents and NAFTA training - Chicago

2000 CLM and Ohio State Logistics Management Program - Columbus

2001 Sandler Travis NAFTA trade seminar (Automotive Suppliers) - Detroit

1998- 2004 Pioneer Standard and Arrow Electronics in house training:

Interviewing Skills, People Skills, Project Management, Labor Relations,

2004-2005 Edge Seal In-house Training (Lean Manufacturing Policy Deployment)

2005-Present Progressive Insurance (Varies in-house training and IFMA classes)

2007 Project Management Certification Training- PMI and Baldwin Wallace College, OH (30

Hours) 2007 Completed 30 hours of OSHA Training at Progressive Insurance

2008 Completed 16 hours of NAFTA Training

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