SAMMY
SOLOMON Wixom, MI
805-***-**** ad4l0z@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished trainer and coach for FedEx Express and Ground dispatch teams. Extensive experience with business process improvement, data analysis, driver recruiter and acting as liaison between regional and district teams to ensure an efficient and successful dispatch operation.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Michigan State University
EXPERIENCE
SUPPLIER RISK ANALYST FOR GM
Ryder Logistics Warren, MI
APRIL 2022 – PRESENT
• Work with GM Tier 1 supplier base to create
transparency in their supply chain sub tier
mapping
• Resolution processes/procedures to ensure
maximum efficiency, accuracy, and proper
coordination within the different areas of risk
mitigation
• Work with and educate our GM Buyers on risk
resiliency when bringing on new suppliers
LOGISTICS ANALYST AND ROUTER
US Foods Wixom, MI
OCTOBER 2021 – MARCH 2022
• Utilized routing software to build delivery routes, focusing on optimization, efficiency, and customer needs
• Worked closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse staff to determine delivery feasibility
• Analyzed reports to prepare and forecast for any service disruptions or volume increases due to potential customer need
DRIVER MANAGER
Rockwell Medical Wixom, MI
AUG 2020 – MAY 2021
• Worked effectively within RTI Surgical and other Rockwell operating departments to effectively
manage the operation of RTI in the execution of
the department and delivery of customer orders
• Responsible for assignment, dispatch, and
supervision of all drivers and administered policies that involved driver control and discipline
• Monitored driver performance in accordance with
requirements for safety and compliance with DOT
standards and driver performance reviews
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and
training of DOT CDL drivers
• Maintained all required reports and forms that are necessary for the functions of DOT
DRIVER MANAGER
Michigan Trucking Company, Inc. (Partner of FedEx Ground) Lansing, MI APRIL 2016 – AUGUST 2020
• Oversaw entire daily pick-up and delivery operation
• Worked with business owner daily to solve issues regarding staffing, hiring, training, service problems, late freight, and any other concerns that arose
• Responsible for recruitment and hiring CDL/non CDL drivers
• Coordinated with FedEx Ground management to ensure on time delivery/pick-up, safety, and community involvement CUSTOMER PICKUP SPECIALIST
LINEHAUL SUPERVISOR
CONTRACTOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
FedEx Ground Michigan, Kentucky, Texas
APRIL 2011 – APRIL 2016
• Conducted weekly staff meeting with dispatch
team to ensure corporate goals and objectives
• Participated in cross-function Market Council
meetings with other FedEx Operating Companies
to streamline processes and achieve results for
our internal and external customers
• Built relationships with contractor base and
station management to gain buy-in for a positive
customer experience
• Performed ISO internal audit to ensure
compliance to internal controls and department
practices
DOMESTIC OPERATIONS
ON-ROAD SUPERVISOR
FedEx Express Michigan, California, Idaho
OCTOBER 1995 – APRIL 2011
• Planned and executed courier route assignments based on workforce availability, scheduling parameters, and service area changes/ conditions
• Monitored route loads to ensure balance of workload and flexibility of workforce in the event of breakdowns, weather, emergencies, and uncovered routes
• Worked with station management to restructure routes as needed to increase productivity and route optimization
• Trained new couriers utilizing FedEx Express standards and methods to preserve service guarantees to our customers