Manager Supply Chain

THOMAS BRUNO

**** ********* ******, ********, ** 60091

Phone: 847-***-**** ~ Email: **********@*****.***

TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL:

Executive with 25 years of experience directing domestic, temperature controlled, ocean

export/import and warehouse logistics. Expertise in managing direct cost-savings to the

bottom-line, financial negotiations, business process planning, and diverse teams; with

proficiency in industry technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

FERRARA CANDY COMPANY – Oakbrook Terrace, IL (2013 – 2015)

Director, Transportation

Directed $70 million budget; including refrigerated truckload over the road, intermodal and pool distribution transportation for Ferrara Candy Company, the number one non-chocolate confectionary company in the U.S., manufacturing a diverse portfolio of branded & private label candy, snacks,

and proactive health gummy supplements. Managed six direct and three indirect employees.

Generated over $2M in annual savings from conducting a refrigerated truckload RFP in the

United States, Canada and Mexico

Directed a pool point distribution network of 17 carrier/warehouse partners with 27 distribution points

Spearheaded a temperature controlled pool point strategic sourcing event; reduce cost by more than $250K; while standardizing base rate, fuel surcharge and accessorial programs

Business project lead implementing LeanLogistics Transportation Management System into a centralized planning model; increased average weight per load nearly 20% as an immediate result

Tracked weekly internal KPI metrics to monitor fluctuations in spend and weight per load; analyzed

with finance and senior leadership team members

Partnered with Ferrara supply chain finance team to assemble monthly transportation accrual utilizing LeanLogistics & U.S. Bank/Syncada freight payment data

Managed a dedicated fleet of 50 tractors and 92 refrigerated trailers – directing our partner to steer fleet towards higher cost front haul lanes, direct equipment to high demand distribution centers, reduce empty miles and maximize third party backhaul revenue

Joined with accounting team to manage lease agreements on 25 tractors and 92 trailers

Reduced overpayment and audit exceptions by 10%, taking control of the freight payment process

Mentored direct-report employees and transitioned the logistics department into a cohesive team that works together within the group, internal Ferrara customers and external logistics partners

Refined OS&D process, procedures and database development to track and identify root cause. Controlled unnecessary returns, as well as reducing disposition expense by approximately 10%

Prepared annual logistics budget and monthly analysis of variances to the budget

RALCORP FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS – Downers Grove, IL (2009 – 2013)

Senior Manager, Logistics – Supply Chain

Directed $92 million budget; including domestic frozen transportation and warehousing for Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, the leading provider of quality frozen bakery products to foodservice,

retail and in-store bakeries, operating 13 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada. Managed four direct-report employees and indirectly managed 32 employees.

Produced year-over-year cost reduction initiatives in excess of $1.5M

Led the logistics integration of the Refrigerated Dough Division – a $550M acquisition

Conducted RFP’s in both the United States and Canada; generating over $1M in annual savings

Manage a private unionized fleet of 20 drivers and a dedicated fleet of 20 drivers

Facilitated KPI creation – metrics for base business, load planner, carrier scorecards and

customer on-time reporting

Prepared annual logistics budget and monthly explanation of variances to the budget

Implemented network optimization initiatives to reduce logistics costing

Implemented LeanLogistics into a centralized planning model

Created a centralized transportation management team

Led multiple A3 (continuous improvement) initiatives

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ALCAN PACKAGING – Chicago, IL (2007 – 2008)

Senior Logistics Manager – Supply Chain Management

Directed $22 million budget; including domestic transportation, international transportation and warehousing for Alcan Packaging, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty packaging,

operating 130 facilities in 31 countries. Managed five direct-report employees.

Generated transportation and warehousing savings of $520K

Managed warehousing, customs compliance and fleet

Implemented new strategies for the logistics group including, LTL rate and fuel negotiations, and warehousing sourcing changes

Produced fleet vehicle savings resulting in $500K by implementing alternative vehicle program

Ensured the accuracy and compliance of NAFTA and U.S. Customs documentation

Coordinated the process to make Alcan C-TPAT Certified

Completed internal CI (Continuous Improvement) Yellow Belt training

Strategized with key customers on continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives

ALCAN PACKAGING – Chicago, IL (2003 – 2007)

Logistics Manager – Supply Chain Management

Managed entire spectrum of domestic truckload and LTL transportation. Implemented Manugistics Network Transport into 10 Alcan plant locations that translated into transportation savings of $840K.

Achieved transportation savings of $1.1M, exceeding the set goal of $470K

Implemented an inbound sourcing project which resulted in $125K in savings

Managed and implemented a domestic truckload RFP, which resulted in $960K savings

Project leader for the design and implementation of Manugistics, Networks Transport

KELLOGG COMPANY – Battle Creek, MI (2001 – 2002)

Transportation Operations Manager

Integrated the Keebler Company’s Transportation Department into the Kellogg Company following March, 2001 acquisition. Continued in this position with additional projects and responsibilities.

Directed Kellogg’s Transportation Group in all aspect of Keebler Company’s DSD and NSD distribution networks

Facilitated the set-up of Manugistics TM to adapt to Kellogg’s operation

KEEBLER COMPANY – Elmhurst, IL (1996 – 2001)

Transportation Operations Manager

Managed transportation services and operations for Keebler Company, the second-largest cookie

and cracker manufacturer in the U.S.; covering all domestic and international products.

Supported the Transportation Department in achieving a $4.2M savings

Successfully implemented Manugistics TM load planning software to 14 Keebler shipping facilities

Directed shipping software implementation which resulted in an annual $500K savings

Facilitated domestic carrier rate and contract negotiations

Developed routing guides for Keebler’s 70 locations throughout the country, including their co-packers

Instilled intermodal utilization at 17 Keebler shipping locations resulting in annual savings of $1.6M

Achieved LTL preferred carrier compliance of 99% out of Keebler’s NSD network

Compiled and analyzed historical lane volumes to assist in implementing an inbound RFP

CONTERM CONSOLIDATION SERVICES (USA), INC. – Bensenville, IL (1992 – 1996)

Import / Documentation / Accounting Manager

Managed the Import, Documentation and Accounting Departments

Managed entire spectrum of Conterm’s Import Operations Service

Promoted to additionally manage the Documentation and Accounting Departments

EDUCATION:

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY – Syracuse, NY

School of Management, May 1990

Bachelor of Science - Transportation and Distribution Management

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