Brad Antonacci
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Phone: 708-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***
Skills Summary Systems Proficiency
Supply chain planning mgmt.
Process engineering
i2 Optimization Modeler
Route/logistics optimization
P&L management
Multiple transportation mgmt
Deep analytics
Contract negotiations & closing
Technology deployment
Relationship management
systems
Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, MapPoint, PowerPoint
Employment History
DANIELS SHARPSMART, Inc., Chicago, IL
The second largest medical waste removal and treatment company in the US, largest in the world. Tools & Technology – RouteOptix; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft MapPoint
Director of Logistics and Supply Chain, Oct 2010 – Present
Responsible for optimizing and routing 100 truck fleet throughout the US, modeling new customer opportunities, and planning supply/managing a central distribution center containing more than 300 SKUs with an inventory value of $5M.
Optimized existing routes resulting in more than $2M in annual savings
Reduced physical inventory variance from 15% to less than .003%
Implemented logistics KPI dashboards and processes, generating more than $250k in annual savings
Negotiated, selected, and manage all 3rd party carriers and service, resulting in 15% cost reduction
Developed Cost Benefit Analysis process used to assess logistics for all new customer opportunities
Arrowstream, Inc., Chicago, IL
$120MM software and logistics solutions provider to foodservice customers including Wendy’s, Arby’s, Applebee’s, P.F. Chang’s, and Sygma Network. Tools & Technology – AIMS in-house developed transportation management system, inventory management system, & optimization system; Mercury Gate; i2 Modeler; Microsoft Excel and Access
Director of Operations; Brokerage Division, Sept 2008 – Oct 2010
Responsible for management of daily operations and new business development, including sales and account management, resulting in growth from conception to a 7 million dollar run rate within 24 months.
Launched brokerage division, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary – achieved 115% of year 1 target
Negotiated $5M in contractual and spot market transportation annually
Evaluated, qualified and selected Mercury Gate & ITS Dispatch TMS used for daily operation
Responsible for budget development, P&L metrics, and overall top line growth
Developed and implemented carrier performance reporting of on-time service, OS&D frequency, and PO pick up & delivery accuracy
Team Lead; Process and Systems Development, April 2008 – April 2010
Lead process improvement and technology implementation efforts for $120M logistics business.
Developed and implemented gross margin KPI dashboard tool used to identify unexpected costs as a result of excess fuel surcharge, detention, unloading fees, failure to execute optimal routing, and on time delivery, resulting in $1.5M+ in savings
Developed load optimization tool, maximizing per load profits by 4%
Created new reporting and processes eliminating inefficiencies throughout all logostocs teams, increasing savings by more than $1M
Analyzed newly created KPI tool in a cross functional position, leveraging operations, account management, and carrier development resources in order to execute optimal route and load solutions
Director of Network Analysis, Jan 2006 – April 2008
Founded Network Analysis and Optimization department responsible for identifying and implementing more than $62 million in logistics routing solutions annually, of which greater than 1/3 required multi vendor/multi distributor route optimization.
Developed new in house network analysis tools & implemented i2 planning software
Created Lane Activation Process used throughout all logistics departments to increase revenue
Developed performance dashboards detailing freight penetration, throughput, revenue against key targets
Developed and implemented business case/ROI model used to grow the business > 70%
Manager of Carrier Procurement, Dec 2004 – Jan 2006
Created carrier sourcing department and established carrier qualification, on-boarding, and selection procedures for a start-up company. Responsible for negotiating rates and securing carrier capacity commitment for reoccurring freight lanes.
Sourced and negotiated more than $30 million in contractual transportation in 14 months through relationship development and administration of semiannual RFP
Grew carrier base from 10 to more than 400
Assisted in the design and development of the Arrowstream in-house TMS and carrier contract management tool
In-Trans, Elk Grove Village, IL
A startup asset based expedited consolidation provider servicing the manufacturing, food product, and 3PL industries. Tools & Technology – Microsoft Excel; PC Miler
Chicago Operations Manager, Sept 2001 – Dec 2004
Recruited to develop consolidation program with the responsibility for account management, consolidation and route optimization, warehousing, and transportation operations, resulting in 10 % increased return on assets and annual gross revenue increase of $1M+
Identified product usage and deadlines used to forecast and assist with inventory/supply management, resulting in account growth of 15%
Responsible for Chicago operations P&L
Oversaw fleet maintenance of Chicago based equipment
Managed top 10 accounts generating more than $9.6M in annual revenue and responsible for new customer sales revenue of $500K
CH Robinson Worldwide Company, Burr Ridge, IL
$8.6B Fortune 500 global multimodal 3PL and information services provider to over 32,000 customers. Tools & Technology – Cosmos & Express in-house developed transportation management systems; Rand McNally mile maker
Account Manager / Zone Leader, June 1999 – Sept 2001
Established and developed relationships with worldwide shippers and launched LTL zone in a top 5 performing branch.
Launched LTL program, resulting in more than $1.2M in annual revenue, a 3% increase in branch revenue
Managed multiple accounts, including Clorox and Norelco, contributing more than $1.5M in annual revenue
Sourced and negotiated more than $3M in transportation annually
Awarded best carrier sales rep 4 straight months, a total of 7 times in 2000
Education and Development
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
B.S., Marketing
CH Robinson Worldwide Company
Hazardous Materials Training, 2001
Extensive Formal Sales Training, 2000
Leadership Training, 2000
Professional Affiliation
Member Chicago Supply Chain Professionals
Charter Member Toastmasters