Mr. Carmen C. Morrone

**** **** ******** *** • Addison, Illinois 60101 • 630-***-**** • ad2277@r.postjobfree.com Dependable, knowledgeable and self-motivated management professional seeking to contribute an abundance of acquired warehouse operations, logistics, planning skills and abilities within a progressive organization. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

» Accomplished supply chain management professional with a progressive career in directing domestic and international transportation, logistics and distribution operations with a proven track record of success in implementing new procedures and strategies to reduce costs and service issues, while increasing operational efficiency, staff productivity, and bottom line growth.

» Manage diverse operational schedules, assess goals, and develop strategies to exceed objectives and profitability/productivity goals.

» Strategic thinker who utilizes a quantifiable approach to streamline costs.

» Proven abilities in planning and directing start up of transportation departments with experience in consolidations and centralizations.

» Effectively manage domestic and international transportation across load planning, routing, negotiations, and execution.

» Proficient in intermodal, truck (van, flatbed, dropdeck, RGN, stepdeck, etc.), rail, LTL, containerized, break bulk, international/domestic air freight, and ocean shipments. Familiar with barge moves. MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:

• Negotiations • Process/Continuous Improvement • Operations Management

• Regulatory Compliance • Strategic Planning • Cost-Savings

• Resource Optimization • Warehouse Operations • Materials Handling

• Logistics Management • Project Management • Quality Assurance PROFESSIONAL LSC COMMUNICATIONS, Bolingbrook, Illinois 2021 to Present EXPERIENCE: Established in 2016 to better serve publishers, brands, retailers and merchandisers by delivering top-notch supply chain solutions.

Transportation Coordinator/Dispatcher

Responsible for directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles; collaborate with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.

BLUE WAVE PRODUCTS, St. Charles, Illinois 2020 to 2021 A leading manufacturer and distributor in the Pool and Home Leisure industry with product lines ranging from full above-ground pool kits and a wide range of pool accessories/equipment. Transportation Manager

Collaborated with carrier associates to improve efficiency, productivity, communication, and processes to ensure expectations were met. Maintained listing of approved carriers/pricing/contract rate(s).

Accomplishments: • Analyzed performance of daily inbound/outbound logistics for increased efficiencies.

• Investigated and resolved all claim issues for all inbound/outbound shipment process for international and domestic freight and communicate resolutions to appropriate departments.

• Provided weekly/monthly reports to senior management.

• Established guaranteed domestic and international freight pricing for sales; updated and maintained published freight policies.

• Managed and maintained TMS system and web applications for customer routing as well as internal price comparisons.

• Utilized knowledge of US and International customs compliance; developed and implemented commercial invoices for daily Canadian shipments.

• Managed inbound container volume; coordinated with warehouse to schedule deliveries for receiving.

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RR DONNELLEY, Bolingbrook, Illinois 2013 to 2020

Fortune 500 company specializing in print, digital and supply chain solutions. Transportation Coordinator

Performed comprehensive audits of customer freight bills to ensure accuracy. Collaborated frequently with truckload and LTL carriers to address and rectify billing discrepancies. Partnered with transportation procurement management personnel in aggressively negotiating freight rates; utilized DAT and Truckstop software. Accomplishments: • Increased organizational cash flow by developing and implementing an enhanced auditing process through effective utilization of company’s TMS (MercuryGate). SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, Franklin Park, Illinois 2006 to 2012 Global manufacturer of plumbing valves and associated products. Logistics/Distribution Manager

Planned and managed all outbound freight operations with direct accountability for freight negotiations, cost containment, and customer service. Facilitated load planning, routing, tracking, and releasing freight (truckload, LTL). Interacted with suppliers and plant/facility managers to review operations to implement more efficient distribution. Communicated strategic vision, plan, implementation progress, and success of logistics and traffic operations to senior staff members. Provided leadership and direction to 30 material handling associates in a union environment. Responsible for cycle counts and inventory turns.

Accomplishments: • Achieved an 8-10% reduction in LTL costs in first year in position. Led a detailed operational analysis and audit across transportation planning and execution; conducted aggressive contract re-negotiations, implemented improved strategies and procedures and refined planning, producing improved efficiencies in truckload sizes, shipment consolidation, number of carriers, routing guidelines, and load planning.

• Orchestrated development and implementation of a centralized freight claims process to better control claims and reduce costs.

• Served as a liaison between internal IT and a key account’s IT team to develop and launch a website allowing Sloan to tender freight on customer’s site; highly-successful development and rollout, which resolved severe existing issues with late deliveries and load backups.

Selected Prior ATLAS COMPANY, Schiller Park, Illinois 2002 to 2006 Experience: Logistics Manager

TTX COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois 1994 to 2002

Logistics Manager

DUKANE CORPORATION, St. Charles, Illinois

Transportation/Distribution Manager

EDUCATION: ELMHURST COLLEGE, Elmhurst, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts

TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, Illinois

Associate of Arts

PROFESSIONAL - Certified in Total Quality Management. DEVELOPMENT: - Certified in Statistical Process Control.

- Transportation Management Seminars, University of Wisconsin-Madison. MEMBERSHIPS: - Member, Council of Supply Chain Management.

- Member, APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society). TECHNOLOGY: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, computerized truck routing systems and several transportation management systems (TMS).

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