Robert Carlson

Email: abpdl7@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** *****

City: Saint Paul

State: MN

Zip: 55122

Country: USA

Phone: 651-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $65,000

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ROBERT CARLSON

abpdl7@r.postjobfree.com 651-***-****

4972 Royale Place Eagan, MN 55122

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

B2B LOGISTICS

Dynamic Supply Chain and Global Logistics executive with more than 20 years of cross-functional leadership experience guiding teams and improving processes. Adept at implementing global logistics, distribution, and supply-chain management solutions. Highly organized decision maker with a keen eye for detail. Motivating manager who improves team performance. Proven track record of crafting and executing strategies that reduce costs, improve service, drive revenue growth, and increase profitability. Keen sense of client and business needs with proven ability to identify expense-savings and revenue generating opportunities.

Areas of expertise:

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - STRATEGIC PLANNING - PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & OPTIMIZATION - STARTUP - ACQUISITIONS - B2B LOGISTICS PROGRAM & PROJECT MANAGEMENT - NEEDS ASSESSMENT - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP - DATA MANAGEMENT TEAM BUILDING & MOTIVATIONS - TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT - CORPORATE COMMUNICATION - NEGOTIATION - COMPLIANCE - VENDOR RELATIONS CLIENT SATISFACTION - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - PROCUREMENT - COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC - Shakopee, MN 2008 to 2012

Provider of third party logistics throughout the United States and Canada.

LOGISTICS ANALYST/VENDOR NEGOTIATIONS (2011 - 2012)

Challenged to deliver cost/benefit analysis within company programming and develop strategic planning to address monetary weaknesses. Evaluated projects and programs in progress, reporting comprehensive assessments and recommendations to stakeholders. Analyzed supply chain operations and processes for increasing efficiency. Bolstered organizational morale by revitalizing entire cafeteria and vending company. Partnered with supply chain team conceive strategic planning to ensure logistical goals and company objectives. Directed data management through data, cost/benefit, and problem analysis.

Oversaw company procurement, replacing all major warehouse equipment with emphasis on forklifts, stock pickers, and reach trucks, saving $500K over three years.

Renegotiated company contracts with office supplies, mobile phone providers, and warehouse supply vendors.

Designed and implemented compliance program for internal fulfillment business.

Examined lane segments and issues, executing performance processes to enhance future service delivery.

REGULATORY & PROCUREMENT MANAGER (2008 - 2011)

Streamlined operations and increased process improvement by leading comprehensive review and analysis of daily operations and innovatively designing, developing and implementing strategic plans. Leveraged 3pl accounting experience to report to VP of finance, creating companywide cellphone and broadband matrix by utilizing company chart of accounts to assign costs to each department for budgetary purposes. Program was successful, later implemented companywide.

Minimized costs while maximizing performance by developing and organizing matrix structure for leadership teams.

Developed O.S.H.A safety plan to ensure warehouse and company where aligned with compliance requirements.

Partnered with TSA to develop Homeland Security Plan regarding cargo tendered to any airline.

Collaborated with IT department to design barcode system to maintain storage inventory and reduce and/or eliminate labor costs, carrying out "cycle counts" on weekends.

SIGNATURE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS - Eagan, MN 2006 to 2008

Brief company description

PRINCIPLE

Delivered expertise to position company for dramatic business growth and acquisition. Cost-effectively allocated, administered, and controlled budgets to prepare short-term and long-range planning to support business goals.

Increased profits and met projected revenues by establishing and executing strategic operational plans.

Optimized employee productivity and efficiency while improving communications and personnel awareness by implementing a modeled shared-management concept.

ROBERT CARLSON

abpdl7@r.postjobfree.com 651-***-****

AIR PLUS LIMITED/STONEPATH GROUP - Eagan, MN 1990 to 2006

Startup company providing a full range of logistics and transportation services.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION, STONEPATH GROUP (2001 - 2005)

Spearheaded financial operations with national manufacturer, distributor, and retail-chain customer base grossing $400M in annual domestic and international sales revenues. Oversaw accurate collections as well as finance operations and transition to Washington headquarters.

Instrumental in building up company from three employees to over 500 before positioning company for $34.5M acquisition.

Reduced corporate risk and liability by ensuring critical compliance with safety policies and procedures while executing safety-training programs.

Increased personnel quality and retention levels by establishing employee-benefit, recognition, incentive, and profit-sharing programs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION/AIR PLUS LIMITED (1993 - 2001)

Oversaw strategic planning, establishment, and coordination of 27 nationwide logistics centers, with strong focus on maximizing use of resources while controlling costs and meeting company requirements. Negotiated capital equipment and facility leasing contracts, as well as overseeing new center launches from inception to completion.

Built top-performing logistics center operations personnel vital to supporting enterprise wide operations by effectively recruiting and interviewing candidates as well as training and supervising new hires.

Fostered key strategic relationships and serviced 360 domestic accounts including Best Buy Company, Home Depot, Target, Harley Davidson, Lifetouch National School Studios, and Hound Dog, driving supply chain management and fulfillment to 4000+ destinations.

Bolstered delivery and distribution capabilities and turnaround performance by implementing pick-and-pack operation and purchasing state-of-the-art capital equipment.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety Director - Contract Air - Eagan, MN

Achieved incident and accident-free safety track record through effective communication of corporate and DOT safety directives as well as initiation of individual check rides.

Ensured critical compliance to regulations and collaborated extensively with Department of Transportation to promote safety and qualification.

Terminal Manager - Air Plus Limited - Eagan, MN

Consistently achieved 100% on time shipping and billing results by creating incremental ordering system and leveraging procurement and inventory controls.

Created and implemented five-year strategic business plan addressing cost-per-unit, safety, turnover, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and quality issues.

Operations Manager - Livingston International - Minneapolis, MN

Honorable Discharge - United States Army - Multiple Locations

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control - Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Anoka, MN

Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice - Lakewood Community College - White Bear Lake, MN

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Former Member - Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association, PATCO

Board of Directors 2009, Tournament Committee Chairman, Handicapped Committee Chairman - Southview Country Club

Private Pilot's License - Federal Aviation Administration

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