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Mechanicsburg, PA

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Harrisburg, PA

Bloomsburg, PA

RICHARD HOWENSTINE

Executive Profile

Experienced, results centered Logistics and Operations professional offering immediate value as a contributor to continuous process improvement and cost-containment strategy. Startup specialist with deep understanding of distribution processes, supply chain tactics, and logistics; consistently delivering on time and inexpensively to guarantee profit on low top line revenues. Interested in full time, part time or contract work. Skill Highlights

P&L Accountability/ Budget Administration

Regulatory Compliances

Strategic Planning

Logistics/Supply Chain Management

3PL knowledge

Negotiation of carrier rates and tariffs, both LTL & TL.

Business Development/Key Account Manager

Continuous Improvement

Multi-site Management

Human Resources/Labor Relations

Transportation Procurement

Negotiated & Administrated dedicated fleet contracts Core Accomplishments

Over a period of 27 years, continued to grow within the Company to the executive position of Senior Vice President of Operations. During this time I oversaw the operations of our network of 6 distribution centers (totaling 410K sq. ft.) across the country as well as a staff of 3 Vice Presidents, DC Managers and Supervisors. Managed the logistics to move over 10 million plus pounds/250 truckloads weekly across our US and Canadian network. Worked with all levels of management at both vendor and customer level to develop ongoing business relationships. Member of the Company Executive Management Team.

Professional Experience

Senior Vice President of Operations

Clark Distribution Systems, Inc

Accomplished Supply Chain and Operations leader with a consistent track record of delivering against aggressive KPIs and profit initiatives. Managed operations, held P&L accountability and oversaw fiscal administration for this $50 million company with over 200 employees and 6 locations serving the publishing and printing industries with value added distribution solutions. Heightened relationships with key accounts by engineering customized service solutions and continuous process improvement. Negotiated vendor contracts and building leases. Terminal Manager

North Penn Transfer

Responsible for the operations and sales management of a 28 door LTL freight terminal. Started as a entry level trainee and within 5 years was promoted to the 2nd largest terminal within the Company at the time. Provided operational leadership to a staff of union truck drivers & dock workers, rate clerks and billing clerks. Education

Bachelor of Arts

Bloomsburg University

Affiliations

Member of the Supply Chain Management Advisory Council, Shippensburg University. Member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Central PA Roundtable. 173 N Loop Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 C: 717-***-**** acwfdd@r.postjobfree.com