Regional Logistics Manager
Resume:
RANDOLPH P.DEAN
*************@*****.***
Residence: 440-***-****
La Porte, IN. 46350 Cellular:
Senior Logistics manager
Supply Chain Structure & Innovation / US and International Expertise
Pioneering, strategic thinking executive delivering supply chain solutions
that will include: reviewing supply chain structure; costs; on time service
levels; key performance indicator reviews. Utilizing team building
concepts; proficient; very resourceful in utilizing cost savings ideas or
improvements. Creating innovative advantages for a company that has both a
complete and sound supply chain in their industry.
Capabilities, Strengths, and Interests
Start-Up & Turnaround
Maintain Financial Investments
P&L Management
B 2 B Transportation Flexibility
Strategic Planning
Leadership & Team Building
Strategic Partnerships
Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
Professional Experience Overview
Regional Logistics Manager: LKQ Corporation, Akron, OH.
2005 to Current
. Performance Impact: Responsible for 2 regions supply chain support or
network for multiple locations in U.S. and Canada.
. Responsible for all carrier negotiations and bidding process including:
dedicated, small pack, LTL, spot quotes, and expedited services.
. Implementing core concepts and best practice solutions. Annual
budgeting forecasting and projections.
. Responsible for assisting developing distribution budgets, with
regional P & L responsibilities.
. Assist replacing delivery vehicles during annual budget review.
. Assist with COG to profit ratios.
. Reduce distribution spend from 8.9% of sale to current 8.10 % over the
past year.
. Implement core concepts in freight recovery costs associated with T/L
providers, 3rd party LTL, and small package shipping.
. Responsibilities: Include all supply chain support (26+locations),
including transportation modeling, developed core carrier concepts, SOP
profiling, annual plant audits.
. Review annual distribution cost audits and continuous improvements
methodologies.
. Program rollouts include: Telematics, 3rd party fuel, maintenance
program initiatives, standardization of material handling supplies, and
equipment usages.
. Reduced total number of suppliers concerning material handling supplies
and equipment.
. Software applications: Viaware and SAP (WMS), Cognos (IBM Financial),
Kronos (Timekeeper).
. Thorough understanding of: Homeland Security, D.O.T. FAA, FAR, OSHA
requirements pertaining to transportation of goods on a global stage.
Logistics Manager: FedEx SCS, Hudson, OH.
2000 to 2005
. Performance Impact: Spearheaded core carrier concepts as Distribution
Center Mgrs for International Paper and DMAX-General Motors
respectively.
. International Paper: responsible for 250,000 SF DC in Rancho Cucamonga,
CA with distribution to Staples, Office Max, Office Depot in 10 western
states.
. General Motors: Responsible for all raw material movement from Busan,
Korea to ports in Vancouver BC, Tacoma, WA, and Los Angeles, CA.
. Implemented intermodal rail and NVOCC for international product flow
and dedicated supply chain support for domestic suppliers in U.S. to
Dayton, OH General Motors location.
. Implemented core carrier concepts in freight recovery costs associated
with various transportation providers.
. Negotiate all carrier rates as well as submit bidding process.
. Implemented site evaluations for continuous improvements; cycle
counting; lean drop ship applications.
. Follow budgeting modules as outlined from FedEx Corporation.
. WMS: Viaware, AS 400, SAP, PC Miler, various GPS or telematics
applications.
Site Manager: Tazmanian Freight Systems, Memphis, TN.
1996 to 2000
. Performance Impact: Implemented customer service checklist when taking
phone orders or data entry orders; allowing inside sales associates to
"gain control" of the phone call when collecting vital information
pertaining to same day air; ground or "hot shot" freight quotes.
. Assisted in sales growth; targeting various companies for next day
air/ground or same day services. Reduced document forwarding fees by
working with one comprehensive, single-source transportation service
provider.
. Implemented numerous service agreements to leverage space allocations,
pricing, transit time, and delivery options.
. Increased visibility through tracking and tracing, providing 24/7
access to a variety of shipment tracking data.
. Purchase order and supply chain management system allows Tazmanian to
facilitate the electronic exchange of data on the client's behalf to
all partners in their supply chain.
Operations Manager and Loadmaster: FedEx, Atlanta, GA.
1988 to 1996
. Performance Impact: Responsible for Ground Service Training supporting
air operations for South East District - FedEx.
. Over 2 years on time service for various flight operation under my
direct supervision as a loadmaster.
. Assisted 4 manager flight groups and 100 hourly associates during
flight operations.
. Sorted + 400,000 lbs. of next day product using high volume sorting
system, slides, diverters, and conveyor systems.
. Weight and balance certification: 727-100 & 200; DC10-10 & 30: MD-11;
747-100 - 200: Airbus 310A.
. Responsible for weight and balance certified applications for entre
fleet of FedEx aircraft; narrow and wide body type aircraft.
. Dangerous goods training, safety, flight operations ground service
instruction, equipment, and interface.
Education
Business Degree Equivalent: Full Complement of Executive Development
Courses, Seminars and Workshops.
Attended: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
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