Eric S. Jacobson

**** ****** *** #***, ****, CA *5242

Cell: 414-***-**** Email: abnc14@r.postjobfree.com

( Logistics Operations ( Transportation Management (

Supply Chain Management

( Freight/Equipment Planning/Routing ( Budgeting/Forecasting

( 3PL Management

( Oracle OTM /TMS SuperUser ( Project Management (

Inventory/Procurement Management

A high-energy professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in

Transportation and Logistics. Have developed and implemented far-sighted

programs that have had significant and permanent impacts on the

organization. Very strong analytical skills in critical thinking and

problem solving, equipment utilization, Continuous Improvement of business

processes, budgeting, forecasting and business planning. Excellent

communicator with the ability to enhance communications across departmental

lines while fostering effective teambuilding relationships. Highly computer

literate with a BBA in Accounting with concentration in Supply Chain

Management.

CAREER HISTORY

TRANSPORATION MANAGER

Sears Logistics Services / Sears Holdings - Stockton, CA 11/2008 - 12/2009

Recruited by this leading national retailer to manage the $25MM

transportation operations for Northwest United States. Hands-on

involvement of the day-to-day operations for two DCs including

training/coaching Load Planners, driving process improvement in daily

operations planning, route optimization, on-time deliveries and cube

utilization. Responsible for budget management along with service provider

and customer relationships.

Some of my key contributions included...

. Through route optimization, planner training and carrier management

improved on-time performance 19% to 99%

. Track and analyze freight spend, cube utilization, and on-time

performance

. Prepare and present Business Plan and KPI metric tracking and analysis

to senior management

. Partner with operations management, stores and corporate management to

drive continuous improvement

. Drive process analysis and improvement within the national

distribution network (horizontal team)

. Implemented process improvements shipping to Alaska to save over $600K

annually

. Six weeks training in Union avoidance

TRANSPORATION PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Brown Shoe Retail Logistics / Famous Footwear - Madison, WI 2005 - 2008

Recruited as the Transportation Manager by Famous Footwear in 2005 to

manage $27MM operations including truckload, intermodal, drayage, LTL and

3PL pool distribution. Famous Footwear is a nationwide chain of over 925

retail stores in the United States, which offers a variety of footwear from

brands like: Nike, Skechers, Aerosoles, Steve Madden, New Balance,

Converse, Puma and many other brands.. Some of my key contributions

included

. Designed and implemented cost forecasting/tracking process and KPI

measurements

. Coached inbound planners to optimize routing practices, result 17%

increase in cube utilization, 16% fewer shipments, and 7% cost

savings, overall over $380K freight savings

. Optimized carrier base from 25 to 15 and updated landed rail locations

to save over $200K

. Realized overall TL rate decrease in 2006 by implementing standard

fuel surcharge program

. SuperUser for GC3 (G-Log TMS), now Oracle OTM. Member of Oracle OTM

Customer Advisory Board

. Improved monthly receipt forecast to smooth product flow and properly

prioritize inbound freight

. Analyze operation and configuration of G-Log TMS software, GC3, to

create better multi-stop shipments

LOGISTICS MANAGER

Franchise Food Service, Inc. - Oak Creek, WI - 2002 - 2005

Franchise Foodservice is a leading independent foodservice distributor that

supplies food products related goods to more than 1,500 restaurants in 15

states. Its customers include primarily franchise operators of the KFC,

Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell chains. Responsibilities included, but not limited

to fiscal budget accountability, develop staff and monitor performance,

inventory management and space utilization. Some of my key contributions

included ...

. Designed and implemented collect inbound freight management program -

saved over $1MM annually

. Assumed project manager role for expedited implementation of new

customer, $10MM in sales

. Analyzed line haul truck operation, implemented changes to generate

additional $250K annually

. Drove big picture changes in culture to generate over $100K in company

fleet backhaul revenue annually

. Partnered with Buyers and Operations Mangers to analyze and implement

Crossdock program

INBOUND ROUTING COORDINATOR

Kohl's Department Stores - Menomonee Falls, WI - 2000 - 2002

Kohl's Corporation is an American department store chain headquartered in

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. The company currently

operates 1,022 stores in 49 states. Directly responsible for $30MM domestic

freight budget and five Planners. Primary responsibilities included, but

not limited to, managing the domestic shipment planning using Manugistics

TMS, special project routing, and maximizing backhaul. Built strong

communication with buying teams to drive process improvement and cost

savings. Some of my key contributions included ...

. Managed TL carrier base, streamlined OTR carrier base from 32 to 21,

key player in rate negotiation

. Creatively generated over $700K in freight savings during my first

year at Kohl's

. Working as a Super User, I played a key role in the selection,

configuration and testing of Manugistics TMS along with roll-out to

300 vendors

Significantly reduced air freight shipments generating > $250K in freight

savings

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR

AmeriServe Food Distribution - Madison, WI 1994 - 1999

Hired in 1994 to fulfill multiple roles (Dispatcher, Food Service Route

Driver, Long Haul Driver and Local Driver) during college. Promoted to

Logistics Supervisor during the summer of 1997 and then to Logistics Intern

in Dallas 1998. Some of my key contributions included...

. Provided analysis improving procedures for logistics group (LTL

consolidation, carrier selection) resulting in a cost reduction of

expedited movements and analysis of freight rates

. Trained new analysts in Manugistics Transportation Planning software

and freight optimization

. Trained new Logistics Supervisors to use Freight Link and DAT systems

. Sought and interviewed new carriers, negotiated and maintained rates

and contracts

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, WI

Bachelor of Business Administration: December 1999, Accounting

Specialization from Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management

GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Kenosha, WI

Associate in Applied Science Degree: May 1988, Fluid Power

Technician

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