BARBARA J. OBANNON

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Dearborn, MI ***24

734-***-**** acuyw0@r.postjobfree.com

Operations professional and MSA graduate currently pursuing PMP certification transitioning to a full time Project Manager role. Primary background is in Logistics, Distribution and Transportation with 17 years of frontline, hands-on experience within the automotive parts distribution and food and beverage production industries. Possess deep business acumen of logistics from procurement and material resource planning (MRP), tracking, warehouse and inventory control to final delivery. Have strong negotiation skills as well as the ability to build productive working relationships across the supply chain network. Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience formally presenting to all levels of leadership. I have an advanced ability to analyze large data sets using well-honed computer software skills. Also have lead small projects of $500K to supporting phases of large scale projects of $3M utilizing project methodology. Proven success in managing project scopes, budgets, schedules and deliverables throughout all phases of the lifecycle. Possess analytical aptitudes with problem-solving strengths to drive projects to on-time, on-budget and high-quality completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COCA COLA REFRESHMENTS Detroit, MI Transportation Manager 01/15 – current

Manages a diverse group of non-union clerical, union company fleet of 18-21 drivers and a dedicated common carrier base of

20 – 25 in the daily delivery of finished products. Have direct interaction with company drivers and common carriers in monitoring

performance to ensure on time delivery. Create a continuous work in progress of improvement projects, SOP, and practices that

maintains an efficient flow of operations that exceeds KPI(s) and on target with established budget. Collaborate with suppliers

and vendors for inbound of raw material JIT to the production lines.

Proven project contribution in leading a cross functional team that within project timeline reduced waste time (GAP time)

in loading and paperwork processing that has resulted in a reduction of overtime from 33% to 25%.

Extracting available data that allows for better monitoring of carrier performance. Established weekly meeting for carriers with opportunity for improvement in service as well as implemented corrective action process. OTD trending favorably.

PEPSICO Detroit, MI LD&T Manager 09/10 – 5/14

Provided function leadership in material flow from receiving dock to warehouse storage location to the production line feed

location to the delivery of finished products to customers. Work closely with common carrier, warehouse personnel

production and supply chain in the coordination of loads to ensure set KPI goals of payload, on-time-delivery, loading

variances and ship to schedule is met. Other duties includes creating daily routing schedules, delivering savings through

increasing payload by maximizing trailer space, monitoring and managing asset utilization, MPG, creating new backhaul

opportunities and managing movement of RAW material loads. Managing risk and minimizing impact on the project.

Acted as the Project lead in obtaining Ohio Special Hauling permits for Detroit and Howell locations. Toledo, OH moves

generated $3500+ savings for 2011 and estimates more than $6400+ savings for 2012 and beyond.

Ranked as #1 best Overall Performance for 2013 in the Great Lakes Region and 5th best in the Transport Network of 60 facilities in the US and Canada. Exceeded KPI(s) in MPG, Payload, Net transportation cost, and OTD by an index of 103%.

Provided Smith Training as well as successfully lead the seamless implementation of People Net (E-Driver Log system).

SCHNEIDER LOGISTICS Farmington Hills, MI Field Operations Manager 01/04 – 09/09

Promoted from a Traffic Manager to manage the inbound and outbound operations of multi- distribution warehouse sites and cross-docks for Ford Motor Co. Lead and motivated 20 - 25 direct and indirect associates in the domestic and international freight forwarding functions to include customs/borders. Facilitates the successful coordination of a daily average of 150 shipments across varied transportation modes (LTL, TL, Dedicated, Intermodal, Air/Ocean and Rail) throughout the entire supply chain network to include Tier I and Tier II suppliers, packagers, cross docks, hubs, part centers and dealers. Develop cost savings initiatives, determine continuous improvement opportunities, and lead implementations. Create and conduct presentations for all levels of management to communicate measured performance in financials, carrier compliance and other business metrics.

Utilized knowledge and skill of transportation logistics in route design and time reporting to significantly improve carrier on-time delivery performance from 75% to 99% above goal of 98%.

Demonstrated high-level analytical ability in the trouble shooting of major problems and developed improvement processes that lead to the awarding of Most Improved Facility in the network for 2006.

Develops logistical solutions and implements innovative change that minimizes transportation cost below budget by $250,000+ in 2005 while maximizing customer satisfaction from 2.0 to 4.9 with 5.0 being excellent.

Forecast budget targets and maintain accountability for the financial management of a $120M departmental annual transportation budget.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

SCHNEIDER LOGISTICS Farmington Hills, MI Traffic Manager 9/01- 1/04

Managed a staff in the day-to-day transportation operations of a national parts warehouse depot. Demonstrated diplomacy and worked with others in a constructive and collaborative manner to build and foster strong business relationships. Interpreted complex quantitative and qualitative data to further facilitate the development of timely logical solutions. Participated in the Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental Committee to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations and guidelines for the successful ISO 9001 and 14001 recertification.

Led cross-functional teams in developing policies and procedures for a dedicated delivery service.

Assisted in planning and implementing WMS and advanced scan technology for load/unload and material returns.

Participated in the development and management of an annual transportation budget of $14M.

Worked with the transportation engineers in the route redesign of dedicated delivery service that resulted in a more efficient travel plan of reduced weekly mileage from 59,080 to 58,880 and consequentially transportation and fuel surcharge savings of $104,624 while increasing delivery standards.

Participated in the common carrier annual master re-bid and awarded lanes based upon established criteria.

U.S. EXPRESS/CSI CROWN Romulus, Michigan Terminal Manager 06/00 - 9/01

Primary duties included managing a warehouse terminal staff consisting of 13 to 20 local drivers, clerical and warehouse

personnel in the daily operations of transporting and delivering freight on a timely basis. Ensured dock and warehouse safety

and compliance with industry and business related DOT, OSHA and applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

Monitored driver daily records and maintained scheduled Preventive Maintenance of tractors and trailers. Ensured adequate

staffing for operational coverage that maximized productivity.

Implemented the use of a web based routing applications that improved the previously used manual routing process and reduced travel time by 25%.

Established a return process that significantly reduced delays and errors in the scheduled redelivery of shipments.

Acquired experience in an automated warehouse with the use of bar coding; scan guns and trackers in real-time managing of inventory, loading, shipping and receiving and the procurement of materials.

FEDEX CORPORATION, Auburn Hills, MI Station Operations Manager 10/98 - 6/00

Begin with FedEx as a LEAP Manager candidate from March 1998 to October of 1998. Acquired knowledge of the various

dimensions of a manager that leads to successful management. After completion of the program, I trained, developed and

motivated 11-50 hourly Couriers, Packages Handlers and Customer Service Agents. Also, provide controls and utilized

manpower through planning, organizing and scheduling to minimize loss, manage productivity and meet service goals

working within the operating expense budget of $2M.

Assisted in the successful launch of the new Auburn Hills, MI (MTCA) location

Managed the customer service area which involved analysis and complex problem solving of customer complaints and issues, as well as ensured accurate processing in package handling and customer timely deliveries

Collaborated with dispatch at the trucking and aircraft ramps to coordinate the timely shipment of packages.

Reviewed daily station performance reports: ensured all applicable company policies and procedures were

followed; ensures proper security for FedEx and customer properties.

EDUCATION

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Masters of Science Administration, 2006 Major: General Management

WALSH COLLEGE Troy, MI

Currently pursuing a PMP certification, 2016 Major: Project Management

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION

Hardware: PCs, Laptops, Peripherals (IBM, HP, Compaq, Dell); Printers: DeskJet, InkJet, LaserJet

Operating Systems: IBM/PC Environment AS400, Citrix, MRP, SAP, IP Oracle, Kronos, IMS, MOMS

Software: MS Office products including Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project (Visio)

Certificates: WMS, ETMS, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, CFR49, IATA Hazardous Material

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