Professional Summary
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Efficient transportation logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a talent for accurate shipment tracking and problem resolution. Highly motivated Logistics Specialist experienced in SAP, ERP and TMS platforms. Background includes work with private fleet shippers and carriers. Logistics Manager skilled at negotiating and implementing cost saving measures without compromising quality. Adapts quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing organizations. Logistics Manager with over 15 years overseeing operations, transportation, distribution and logistics for Fortune 100 companies. Trained facilitator with outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills. Efficient transportation logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Highly organized and detail- oriented with a talent for accurate shipment tracking and problem resolution. Process improvement
Rail transportation
Skilled multi-tasker
Over-the-road transportation
Procurement specialist
Supply chain and resource management
Knowledge of national geography
Data entry expert
Deadline-driven
Proactive
Contract carrier procurement
Training and development
Microsoft Office
Truckload Manager, 03/2015 to 04/2017
S-2 International LLC – McDonough, GA
Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies. Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
Establish consistent strategic pricing for numerous lanes Response to RFQ's and email request for clients.
Makes minimal of 32 calls a day to carriers and clients. Obtain financial goal of $41000.00 monthly goal.
Create a reliable carrier base to exceed expectations and pricing of the client. Reviewed and analyzed data from companies in non-competing industries to amass strategic insight. Assigned shipments to carriers in the centralized database. Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery. Operation Manager, 11/2013 to 03/2015
CEVA Logisitcs – Houston, TX
Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies. Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
Train & develop 15 personnel in the act of freight brokerage. Establish procedures, techniques and guidelines to address customers transportation request. Develop methods and contractual agreements that will structure pricing advantage to be passed on to clients. Updating operation system that will assist in a user friendly environment. Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance. Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance. Presented carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team. Account Manager, 11/2009 to 10/2013
Education
Certifications
National Freight Industries – Cherry Hill, NJ
Presented carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team. Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders. Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery. Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions. E-mailed suppliers, carriers and customers with shipping updates. Oversaw return and exchange processes from customer to supplier. Supervisors of Brokerage, 06/2001 to 09/2009
Median IQ ( Yellow Freight) – Overland Park, KS
Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies. Monitored the workshop work flow for 27 employees
Presented carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team. Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs. Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs. Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery. Coached 27 other employees and assisted with quarterly performance reviews. Created an annual budget and developed a comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
MBA: Management, 2006
Park University - Parkhill, MO
Master of Science: Government Management, 2004
Park University - Park Hill, MO
Bachelor of Science: Management, 1996
Park University - Park Hill, MO
Certified Transportation Broker