Manager Project
Resume:
John (Jake) Kiskin
**** ******* **. ***. *** Dallas, TX 75218 214-***-**** *********@*******.***
Career Objective
A position contributing to the team using my Logistics skills and experience as a Logistics Manager, Distribution
Manager, Logistics Engineer/Analyst or a Logistics Project Manager.
Summary of Qualifications
Logistics and Distribution professional with Supply Chain experience in diverse areas of the industry. Quick to master new
technologies and software tools to improve operational efficiency, optimize processes and apply continuous improvement
activities to deliver sustainable gains.
Diplomatic and tactful with colleagues at all levels in the organization. Very good rapport with hourly workforce. Flexible and
versatile – adaptable in changing conditions and situations to achieve the desired results. Poised and competent with
demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Excellent team-building skills.
Ability to take complex logistics problems and break them down to find creative solutions. Aptitude for data analysis and
synthesis to find innovative and desirable outcomes that improve service, reduce expense and increase logistics productivity.
This includes DC Network Design, Strategic Planning, Transportation Network Design, DC Facility Expansions – Relocations,
Highly skilled in software applications – Routing. Scheduling and Optimization, WMS and TMS, Operations Management
including operating and capital budgeting.
BS Economics The Ohio State University, Columbus OH
Professional Experience
Mercurygate International June 2013 – Present
Leading Provider of TMS Software
Implementation Consultant
Responsible for TMS installation and configuration for client accounts.
o Support new implementations and existing customer installations. Work with account management to
optimize and extend software applications reach in client accounts.
Greatwide logistics services Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
3PL Transportation Svcs – Dedicated, Truckload and Brokerage
Logistics Solutions Engineer
Responsible for pre-sales design and current account analysis/optimization operations collaboration.
o Work on new customer proposals, current customer continuous improvement.
o Generate new customer proposal pricing.
o P&L analysis of existing accounts for renewals and profit improvement opportunities.
Temp Job Employment
Warehouseman – Lumper Crew Leader Sept 2009 - Apr 2010
Lynnco supply chain solutions tulsa ok Oct. 2006 - June 2008
Non Asset based 3PL specializing in Transportation Management.
Account Manager
Managed customer accounts and relationships with a focus on revenue development.
o Increased existing account revenue by 36% through a combination of installing new carriers and/or freight
rates for gain share and up-selling additional company services.
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John (Jake) Kiskin
9191 Garland Rd. Apt. 816 Dallas, TX 75218 214-***-**** *********@*******.***
o Perform pre-sales needs analysis to propose effective solutions, ensure appropriate product and service mix for
the client which maximized company revenue.
o Started up accounts from contract signing to cash receipts in 60 day time frame.
o Created Quarterly Report data points and format used in the formal review of client accounts.
Hilti inc. tulsa ok july 1996 - sept. 2006
Manufacturer of tools and fastening systems for the commercial construction industry.
Sr. Project Mgr. Logistics Strategy, Sr. Logistics Mgr.
Develop and implement strategic plans, operational improvements and overall supply chain efficiencies.
o Designed and implemented a DC Network strategy which reduced locations from 13 to 10 while improving
next day service coverage from 88% to 93%. Reduced operating expenses by 18% = $960k.
o Managed selection and start- up of 3rd Party warehouses for new product line.
o Created strategy, operating budget, fulfillment processes and implemented a DC network to support a new
sales channel which went from $0 to $70 million in 3 years. Responsible for P&L cost budget.
o Increased Logistics Productivity 3% to 4% each year through continuous improvement activities.
o Expanded, relocated and started up new warehouse locations throughout the U.S. Bringing them on-line
within the schedule and at or below budget.
o Extended Core team member for new ERP implementation (SAP).
o Supply chain re-engineering of domestic and international vendors to the North American DC network.
foxmeyer health corp. carrollton tx may 1995 - july 1996
Wholesale pharmaceutical supplier.
Regional Transportation Mgr.
Oversight and responsibility of transportation services for the region – 12 DC’s.
o Manage logistics relationships between transportation providers and internal/external customers.
o Set transportation strategy and direction to meet company targets for cost and service.
o Reduced Freight % to Sales from .65% to .52% saving the company approx. $750k.
J.B. hunt dedicated contract services carrollton tx apr 1993 - may 1995
Asset based 3PL serving all industries.
Region Design/Operations Mgr.
Strategic design, planning and implementation of dedicated contracts.
o Designed client transportation solutions.
o Managed design analysts for western U.S. and Mexican regions.
o Installed Manugistics Routing and Scheduling in Mexico – created the underlying travel matrix.
o Heavy involvement in pre-sales activities. Mexican DCS went from $0 to $22 million.
Other Experience
o Computer Associates Irving TX. - Systems Engineer, Account Manager and Training Manager.
o Martin Brower CO, McDonalds Division Grand Prairie TX. - Transportation Mgr., Warehouse Mgr.
o Lee Way Motor Freight Dallas, Brownsville TX. - Mgmt Trainee to Ops Mgr. in Brownsville, TX
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