MICHAEL D. HARRIS

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Douglasville Ga. 30134

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Professional Summary – Director of Transportation and Logistics

** ***** ************** ***ertise / Startups, turnaround & management of profitable multi-site logistics operations /

Excellent qualifications in Operational and Fleet Planning management / Rapid Development of company’s corporate business supply chain strategy / Highly experienced and accomplished in use of methodologies and metrics to identify and

drive changes that positively impact the business / Building and managing effective teams / Develops and implements process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.

Skills

Direct $50 million Transportation department with a private fleet servicing over 120 stores and customers. Lead and direct the logistics and transportation teams to increase revenue for companies. This includes areas of backhaul, line haul, managed freight through ERP systems and in coordination with other providers. Plan for the future direction of companies’ freight management system and network, along with identifying potential future opportunities to help grow logistical and transportation revenue stream.

Work History

11/2019 – Current

Vice President of Operations and Delivery

DeliverOL Transportation

All Delivery Modes in Network – In charge of all areas and aspects including updating and sales initiatives for First, Middle and Last Mile delivery, e-Commerce movement, Sort and segregation models and startups, Fulfillment Center operations, and all package deliveries across the entire United States with hubs located in major cities.

Review and purchase all equipment and contract with suppliers from personnel responsibility to Tractors, Trailers, sortation lines, both gravity and electrical feed, to warehouse leasing and purchasing.

Ensure all metrics for efficiency and cost savings are implemented, reviewed and adhered to. Saved Walmart expedited time of delivery for holiday season with e-Commerce and last mile delivery. (3M packages)

Develop and lead transportation and warehouse strategy across all of North America.

Added 6 new accounts and delivered needed resources with implementation of developed plan for efficient operations with large clientele to include Home Depot, Nike, Walmart etc.

Review and implant Warehouse management systems company-wide.

Ability to transfer information and implement strategies across customer base to corporate and field levels.

02/2017 – 10 /2019 Director of Logistics and Transportation- Ruan Transportation – Remote

Direct Operations Logistics Management – including network set and direct all movement and timely arrivals of supply chain materials for all production lines across 18 manufacturing facilities from East to West Coast.

Review and purchase, (contractually), equipment, from trucks to trailers and other equipment for utilization in the companies changes for efficiencies and growth.

Ensure all metrics for efficiency and cost savings are implemented, reviewed and adhered to.

Develop and lead transportation and warehouse strategy across all of North America.

Lead and consult in logistics-related areas, such as warehousing, intermodal transport, cost-to-serve modeling, TMS, software support, etc.

Drive on-going improvements with major providers through Supplier Relationship Management process (SRM), including periodic meetings which include problem solving, cost reduction, maintenance objectives, plant shutdown support, etc.

Review and implant Warehouse management systems company-wide.

Ability to transfer information and implement strategies across customer base to corporate and field levels.

Quantify metrics to customer savings and grade valuation for performance and deliver information to customer for continual updates for contract and pricing.

Certified in Project Management, along with being a skillful negotiator both administratively and contractually for clients and company.

Manage SITG projects and goals and savings programs yearly – 10 M savings in first year

08/2012 – 2/2017 Director of Transportation Walmart Cullman Al. / Douglas Ga. / Grove City Oh.

Assessed operational needs and missing store markets, and assisted in developing, planning and movement of assests for additional store and market coverage.

Ensure compliance and regulatory policies and procedures are met

Drive execution of corporate initiatives and ensure they are met.

Develop organizational talent and new associates

Develop and began online grocery fleet and all of its components

Drive change initiatives and achieve results

Manage P&L statement towards goals and savings programs

Develop strategy and implement them to maintain a highly skilled workforce

Provides overall direction and drive change towards metric goals to achieve the best results possible for savings programs

Achieved a 99.8% LOS at the location

Coordinated quarterly business reviews for regional operations and institute best practices (SOP)

Coach and motivate staff of longevity associates at 30+ years to strive for excellence.

Maintain relationship with community to develop strong ties to outer lying area through membership with the Chamber of Commerce along with working with mayoral staff to enhance our influence in the community and surrounding areas.

Member of the GTM Task force and assisted in team works and implementation of strategic changes to help in various areas of transportation.

03/2006 – 8/2012 Director of Operations Penske Clyde Ohio

Inbound Materials / Outbound materials

Responsible for Business growth, additional revenue enhancements along with startup of new operations. Directed and oversees the negotiation process of freight rates to ensure operating expenses are within budgetary guidelines.

Direct and analyze load, operational and P&L reports to ensure management compliance.

Assessments of current operations and strategic planning x Addition of secondary customer base for company security and longevity

Responsible for all facets of operations to include oversight of facility operations, training of management, promotion and leadership development, mentorship and all cost control and Financials. (P&L)

Increased revenue in less than one year from 13M to 20M.

6/2002 to 3/2006 Vice President, Industrial Transport Cleveland, Oh.

Full P&L leadership for $32M end to end nationwide business focused on automotive supply chain management for primary customer base along with supplier based services for EOM suppliers. Responsible for startup, development and growth of Industrial Transports services with the use of its primary assets to customers in varied areas around the country.

Tools ranged from weekly operating report to capacity planning resulting in over 5 M+ savings annually in the form of revenue growth with contractual changes and additional business, improved driver utilization

Responsible for Financials and P&L for all transportation department locations.

-Promoted in less than one year from Operations manager to Director position at corporate office.

Responsible for relationships between associates and union and non-union workforce and all contractual negotiations with plants and supplier staff.

Responsible for team building and leadership initiatives throughout all of operations.

Successfully managed revenue growth in secondary markets, profitability analysis, customer compliance, and weekly KPI’s.

Allocate appropriate resources (staffing, training, equipment, and systems) to achieve corporate and regional goals.

Provide with daily guidance, leadership and overall support on any issues relating to operations, communication, revenue enhancement, standardizing procedures, systems applications, and executing processes to meet customer needs.

3/2000 to 6/2002 USF Holland – Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsibilities included all aspects of the operations, including staffing, budgeting, and financial reporting, cost control and leadership of all areas of facility

Management of large shop facility and all financial aspects associated.

Promoted from smaller facility in Lincoln, Il. to facility in Cincinnati, Ohio in less than a year due to success of facility.

Built account base with sales staff to approximately 30% growth in sales.

Increased productivity by creating local SOP’s for terminal management and employees.

Increased productivity of sales staff by creating more flexible schedule and coordinate better time management with customers.

Training

ASCM Certified Purchasing and Procurement

Project Management Certification

APICS - Transportation Certification in progress

Master’s Degree - International Supply Chain and logistics

Engineering – Chief design engineer - Price Pfister Faucet Co.

Education

Bachelors Degree – Biology – University Of Toledo

Masters Degree – Supply Chain and Logistics - American Public University

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