Manager Sales
Resume:
Walter E. (Ernie) Lane
Jacksonville, Florida 32259
904-***-**** - Home
ac0so1@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile:
Distribution professional with over 25 years’ experience in the Transportation Industry assigned to numerous logistics positions to include Administration, IT, Transportation, and Warehousing (truck load and parcel shipping); well organized and detail oriented professional capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously; computer proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Experience:
Logistics Coordinator Apr 2012 – Jan 2017
Coastal Cool Refrigerated Transportation (Long Haul Transportation Company) (Fleet size 45 power units)
Responsibilities:
Communicated directly with customers regarding shipping needs, and pricing
Coordinated dispatch of personnel & documents for outbound freight
Maintained McLeod TMS software information and daily dispatch processing
Accomplishments:
Increased out bound revenue by 20% through new sales and organic growth
Proficient in McLeod TMS Software
Safety / Transportation / Regulatory Compliance Manager Jun 2008 – Jan2012 FreshPoint Produce (Produce / Foodservice Distributor – 40 million annual sales)
Responsibilities:
Provide and document safety training (Food Safety, OSHA, and DOT) for all warehouse and delivery personnel
Ensure all regulatory items are in compliance for local and federal agencies in addition to conducting and documenting regular compliance inspections
Manage the Long Haul Transportation department to include Scheduling, Dispatch, Payroll, Vehicle maintenance
Accomplishments:
Reduced OSHA recordable accidents from 18 to 3 the first year in position
Assumed the responsibilities of Long Haul Transportation manager and reduced operating expenses over $100,000 annually
Implemented 3 third party food safety inspection improvements resulting in a superior ratings for three years
Managed governmental regulatory, environmental, DOT, and OSHA compliance
Logistics and Fulfillment Manager Oct 2006 – Nov 2007
Baby Universe.com (Leading internet retailer - 34 million annual sales): (Multiple warehouse locations, 250 drop ship suppliers, and inbound freight logistics) (Staff size 26)
Responsibilities:
Ensured all inbound and outbound shipments to DCs (Las Vegas NV & St Louis MO) were processed and stored efficiently
Inventory control and quarterly physical inventory process
Managed corporate logistics team to ensure efficient order fulfillment and returns from our two DCs in addition to 250 drop ship suppliers
Negotiating agreements with third party freight service providers
Accomplishments
Established performance measurement tools to monitor daily productivity and open order lead time
Introduced inventory control measures with third party warehouse
Negotiated rate discounts with parcel and LTL carriers
Warehouse Manager – Florida Distribution Center
Operations Manager – West Palm Beach Apr 2005 – Aug 2006
Hughes Supply / HD Supply (Wholesale Plumbing & Building Materials Distributor – 4.8 billion annual sales)
Responsibilities:
Overall operation of the Florida Distribution Center (inbound, outbound, inventory control, personnel)
Ensuring all outbound shipments was coordinated with the third party logistics provider including both truck load and LTL
Accomplishments: West Palm Beach
Relocated branch within 8 weeks of arrival in West Palm Beach
Accomplishments: Florida Distribution Center
Developed warehouse storage solutions for over 100 53’ trailer loads of product through the use of narrow aisle high lift and two sided pick concepts
Implemented the use of Eclipse warehouse management software
Operations Manager Oct 2002 – Apr 2005
East Coast Fruit Company (Produce / Foodservice Distributor – 40 million annual sales)
Operations Manager
Responsibilities:
Operational process for three distribution centers (Jacksonville FL, Gainesville FL, and Savannah GA)
Transportation and delivery of products to local restaurants
Food Safety, OSHA, and DOT training and regulatory compliance
Quality assurance and inventory control
Accomplishments:
Implemented productivity measurement reporting
Created documented food safety and sanitation programs for AIB and Cook & Thurber Inspections resulting in superior ratings
General Manager / Operations Manager Oct 2000 – Jun 2002
Reilly Dairy & Food Co. (Broadline Foodservice Distributor Supplier – 100 million annual sales)
Responsibilities:
Managing daily operation of the distribution centers (Lakeland FL & Tampa FL), and milk plant
Directing the sales staff to effectively grow our product line with existing and new customers
Managed transportation department for on-time deliveries and cost effectiveness
Accomplishments
Implemented a company driver program and increasing backhaul revenue resulting in an operating income increase of over $100,000 annually
Reduced staff size by 20% through specific job responsibility and accountability programs
VP Information Systems – Lakeland Apr 1984 – Jun 2000
VP Administration - Pompano Beach June
VP Warehouse & Transportation - Pompano Beach
Mutual Wholesale Company (Broadline Foodservice Distributor – 350 million annual sales)
Responsibilities:
Implementation and management of computerized information systems
Management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Customer Service
Management of all warehouse and transportation operations (Inbound, Outbound, Transportation, Inventory control)
Accomplishments:
Reduced operating expenses by $200,000 annually through a consolidated purchasing program and supplier contract negotiations
Integrated a fresh meat cutting facility in the daily operation
Reduced shipping errors to less than one per 1000 units shipped
Introduced performance measure standards for inbound and out bound warehouse operation
Reduced turn over to 15% annually
Education: Florida Southern College – Lakeland Florida (1998-1999)
Miscellaneous: Eagle Scout, Licensed Realtor, CDL class A, Excellent health
References available upon request
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