Transportation, Logistics or Operations Manager

DAVID COHRS

*** *** *** ****** - *******, California 94589

Ph: 209-***-****

E-mail: *****.*******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Operations, Logistics or Transportation Manager Position

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

10 years experience as Warehouse Supervisor in the frozen foods, grocery and perishables warehouses.

28 years Transportation Department experience, including positions of Dispatcher, Router, Scheduler, and Safety Supervisor.

Knowledgeable of D.O.T. compliance regulations

Supervisory experience. Currently in charge of 23 Dispatchers (Transportation Supervisors), 9 Administrative personnel and a total of 280 Drivers.

Experience in Labor Planning and Departmental Budgeting.

Advanced level experience using Manugistics and JDA Routing software.

Day-to-day experience using MS software, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Recipient of the 2006 Outstanding Achievement Award for Northern CA Distribution Center

Excellent Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Lean Management Systems

WORK EXPERIENCE

1970-1976 – Warehouse Clerk – Safeway Distribution Center, Richmond, CA

Payroll processing; processed Hawaii shipments; general clerical duties

1976-1986 – Warehouse Supervisor – Safeway Distribution Center, Richmond, CA

Oversee all shipping/receiving operations and order selection; supervise warehouse personnel

1986-1992 – Dispatcher - Safeway Distribution Center, Richmond CA (relocated to Tracy, CA in 1988)

Provide logistical support for all inbound/outbound shipments; provide first point of contact between drivers and warehouse personnel/management

1992-1999 – Transportation Superintendent – Safeway Distribution Center, Tracy, CA

Assist with financial and budget planning of Transportation Department

Driver Safety Committee Board Member

Direct Supervisor of all Dispatchers (18) and Drivers (~215)

1999-January 2014 – Assistant Transportation Manager

Oversee Routing & Scheduling of outbound deliveries to approx. 228 stores

Oversee inbound deliveries (backhauls)

Direct Supervisor of 23 Dispatchers (Transportation Supervisors), 9 Administrative personnel and ~ 280 Drivers

In coordination with the Transportation Manager, prepare financial and budget planning of Transportation Department

EDUCATION

1969 – Graduated from Vallejo Senior High School

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