DERRICK T. BROWN

832-***-****

Email: ad3bgx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A Supply Chain Management graduate offering 25 years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, receiving, and inventory control. A proactive, self-starter who is eager to learn and demonstrate leadership abilities seeking a challenging position that will allow me to utilize my educational, technical and managerial experience within a team environment.

EDUCATION

• Management and Strategy Institute Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP) (2014)

• University of Houston Downtown-Bachelors in Administration-Supply Chain Management (2011)

• Lone Star College - Associates in Applied Science Logistical Management (2008)

• Cy Fair College-First Line Logistics Leader Certificate (2007)

• Houston Community College – Associates in Arts General Studies (2006) KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Logistics Software Knowledge: TMS, Oracle, ERP, SAP, JDA WMS, Roadnet

• Certified Forklift Operator

• Software Skills: Windows Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

EXPERIENCE

Manager of Operations and Supply Chain, Wesco Anixter - 2023 to Present

• Manages all aspects of the location to include accurate on time order fulfillment and shipping, on time receiving, manage working capital (as it relates to Operations), inventory and quality management systems.

• Management responsibility of a location that could include multiple warehouse management systems and/or multifaceted customer value added services.

• Maintains a safe, secure and inclusive workplace.

• Manages, coaches, mentors, hires and trains employees. This also includes performance management.

• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards (e.g., internal controls, ISO 9000).

• Manages expense-based profit and loss statement (P&L) to plan. Assistant Terminal Manager, US Logistics Solutions - 2022 to 2023

• Ensures all work is performed according to approved procedures, standards, and specifications for all operations.

• Be accountable for adherence to budget and overall financial performance.

• Responsible for employee recruiting, engagement and retention.

• Focus on employee development: organic growth through cross-training.

• Ensure workplace safety is a top priority.

• Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties.

• Lead staff in their routine operations and be present on-site to address questions and issues as they arise.

Transportation Operations Manager, US Logistics Solutions - 2021 to 2022

• Hires, trains, and motivates drivers, and retains drivers. Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity.

• Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road.

• Maintain the Company's safety culture to include driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being met.

• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, analyzing P&L statements, invoicing and/or creating operational or financial reports.

Operations Manager, XPO Logistics - 2019 to 2021

• Provide support to our home delivery services for a designated market region.

• Manage the operations of contracted drivers, who are operating up to 7 days per week in multiple locations.

• Assist in route planning and route monitoring.

• Pre-scree contract carriers from incoming applicant database for contract eligibility, based on DOT standards and company policies.

• Work with the national sales team on pricing and identifying competitive advantages and disadvantages to facilitate new avenues of growth. Manage expenses accurately and meet P&L budget goals Operations Supervisor-Transportation, Penske Supply Chain/Logistics - 2018 to 2019

• Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives.

• Supervises most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling.

• Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level.

• Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. ST Operations Manager, Garda World Cash Services - 2017 to 2018

• Coordinate scheduling for 80 driver/messengers to ensure that all routes are fulfilled.

• Perform data analysis to track branch performance metrics.

• Develop lean process improvement to increase productivity of the branch.

• Maintain responsibility for recruiting, hiring, and training shift supervisors. Transportation Supervisor, Forward Air Solutions - 2013 to 2017

• Determine most cost effective and efficient transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency as well as contingency processes to ensure continuity of service in emergency situations.

• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.

• Train, guide, direct and motivate all station personnel in roles or responsibilities by providing direction, setting and monitoring performance expectations.

• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, training or safety records as well as specific customer requirements such as internal or customized reports.

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