Manager Operations

Joseph Ponder

Home: 561-***-**** *** Via D Este, #1904, Delray Beach, FL 33445 Email: ***-**********@*******.***

Professional Summary

Vigilant Transportation Operations Manager arranging for the safe efficient transport of products. Especially skilled at determining the best available routes to ensure timely arrivals. Specialize in dealing with logistics challenges in a cost-effective manner.

Core Qualifications

Extensive experience arranging deliveries of goods through logistics management

Proficient in the use of tracking programs and relevant software programs

Sound understanding of Department of Transportation regulations

Solid problem solving skills

Ability to work flexible schedules

Strong communications and organizational skills

Managed fleet purchase, maintenance and PMI programs

Professional Experience

MENZIES AVAITIONS, West Palm Beach, FL, 2017

TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS & FUEL STORAGE MANAGER

Oversaw and directed Fuel Logistics operations for the state of Florida, to include: fleet management, fuel pickups, deliveries, and storage, compliance with company policies, DOT laws, and customer contracts.

Oversaw and directed Fuel storage operations, to include Jet-A fuel deliveries and customer fuel orders, maintenance of the Fuel Farm, compliance to all company, airport, port-authority and FAA, policies and regulations.

Direct-reports include: 2 supervisors, 1 Dispatcher, 3 lead Drivers, 27 drivers, 4 Fuel Farm operators.

P & L responsibility, budget compliance and preparation.

Negotiated fuel delivery rates with customers.

Notable Contributions:

Exceeded 2017 peak season fuel sales goals by $47K, $60K, $91K and $65K, for Jan, Feb, Mar and April.

Oversaw the repair, maintenance, and resurgence of Fuel Farm #2, which lay dormant for 6 years.

Acting General Manager is his absence.

Certified Airport Station Signatory.

MY PLUMBER - PLUMBING & HVAC, Manassas, VA, 2016 - 2017

WAREHOUSE/TRANSPORTATION/FLEET OPERATIONS MANAGER

Managed Purchasing, Warehouse, Parts-Dispatch, Transportation and Fleet Maintenance departments.

Ensured the implementation of efficient supply chain best practices while retaining quality standards.

Track inventory accuracy through Annual Inventory and Cycle Count Program.

Directed fleet purchase/lease/replacement, insurance, licensing and maintenance

Notable Contributions:

Optimized and decreased fleet size by 20 trucks in first 90-days.

Reduced inventory C.O.G.S. by 2 points in first 90-days.

Oversaw Shop manager’s certification and training to do warranty work on Isuzu fleet in first 90-days.

Designed and implemented PMI Program for 80 truck fleet in first 90-days.

Orchestrated successful move of Warehouse-Transportation-Fleet departments to new building, with no service disruptions.

THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, DC, VA, 2012-2016

TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Manage Transportation-Dispatch & Delivery Operations to 18 distribution centers.

Optimize delivery routes to each of our warehouses to minimize costs to the company

Direct-reports include 4 Supervisors and 60+ union and contract drivers.

Manage Fleet’s profit & loss performance.

Managed FMCSA DOT compliance, vehicle registration, insurance and maintenance

25% travel to multiple sites, including; Corporate Office, distribution centers and vendor sites.

Notable Contributions:

Created 30-Day training program to ensure new drivers were successfully on-boarded.

Reduced Driver Supervisor staffing by 20%, saving an annual cost of $60K.

Cut driver hours by 15%, thru route consolidating and optimizing driver start-times.

Led development of new Driver-Safety Handbook.

Lead development of D.E.A. (Driver Excellence Award) program to recognize-reward high performers.

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Professional Experience

THE HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA, 2009-2011

RDC TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Opened new Rapid Deployment Centers in Kansas (457,000 sq. ft.) and Massachusetts (657, 000 sq. ft.).

Managed transportation 3PL vendors, including: rate negotiations, invoice approval and accounts payable.

Provided logistics support to business partners; receiving, operations, shipping, stores, and finance

Averaged 500 deliveries per week to 115 stores, in up to 9 states, with a 620-mile length-of-haul.

Actively worked with stores and warehouse teams to identify load quality issues and shipping roadblocks. Investigate, verify and resolve damage claims, and missing and misdirected freight.

Track and monitor incoming and outgoing transportation performance KPI’s.

Optimize freight spend across all freight modes, including inbound deliveries, backhaul opportunities.

35% travel to multiple sites.

Notable Contributions:

Scored 100% on all Corporate SOP Audits at both RDC’s.

Developed/Implemented RDC “Adopt-A-Store Program”, where management conducted store visits.

@ 98%, (vs. target of 95.5%) consistently exceeded on time delivery goals.

Successfully piloted new static routing initiative at Kansas RDC.

Reduced budgeted transportation department staffing by 2 hourly 1 month after building start-up @ Topeka.

Eliminated 2 yard trucks and 20 trailers at building start-up driving down annual budget cost.

KELLOGG COMPANY, Battle Creek, MI, 2005-2009

CORPORATE TRANSPORTATION/FLEET OPERATIONS MANAGER

Directed transportation operations at 45 Distribution Centers.

Assisted finance department with development of transportation budgets at 45 DC’s.

Developed/implemented transportation/fleet programs to improve transportation operational efficiency.

Maintained and provided 45-state, local and federal DOT requirements & updates.

Evaluated network fleet cost and expense, and determined size needed for reliable deliveries.

Managed fleet vehicle life cycle from purchase to disposal, including maintenance.

Moderated monthly transportation budget calls with DC transportation managers

Performed ongoing field-audits at DC’s to ensure budget, DOT, safety and regulatory compliance.

65% travel to multiple sites.

Notable Contributions:

Successfully directed Xata implementation at 45 distribution centers, (completed in 4 months).

Published and implemented, XATA SOP’s, standardizing XATA work rules.

Facilitated single-point contact at fuel tax vendor, reducing IRP registration times by 50% and ensuring 100% compliance.

Developed new Preventive Maintenance report, cutting late PM’s by more than 60% in the reports debuting first month.

Drove Xata KPI favorability through weekly calls with transportation managers, resulting in increased MPG from 6.7 to 7.3, reduced idle times, reduced High RPM %, and a 20% drop in Speeding Miles.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER, Albuquerque, NM (2006-2007)

ASSISTANT DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER, Denver, CO (2005-2006)

TARGET-LOGISTICS, Denver, CO 2000-2005

Logistics Manager

SYSCO FOODSERVICES, Denver, CO 1995-2000

Transportation-Dispatch-Warehouse Supervisor

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, Denver, CO 1985-1995

Airport-Ground Operations Supervisor

Education

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA, CO, 1995- Coursework towards Business Administration A.S.

Professional Development

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY–ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, 2008- Supply Chain Operations Mgt. Program

U.S. DOT: Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Certificate from the Department of Transportation

OSHA: General Industry Safety & Health Certificate from the Department of Labor

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