SHAWN SPRINGS
***** ****** **** *****, *********, NC 28262
*****.*********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced Transportation/Logistics Manager has over 15 years experience of routing 50 – 60+ trucks daily in a manner that successfully maximizes both efficiency and customer service. Coordinates all shipping activity with production personnel and customer need. Utilizes SAP data and schedules trucks using Transportation Management System (TMS/via Red Prairie). Skilled manager recognized for excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
International Paper, Charlotte, NC 1991 - 2013
Logistics Manager (1995 – 2013)
Handles all outbound shipments and schedules all outbound trucks
Analyzes each order to determine if it is customer direct or goes to a distribution center
Identifies orders that are “advance shipment” and ensures these orders are marked with a UCC/128 label
Analyzes available carriers and determines most cost effective carrier for each load for both truck load and less than a truckload (ltl)
Responds to inquiries about truck delivery times, investigating the load in question and providing information to customers about any shipping delays, problems or abnormalities.
Researches shipping records and resolves billing discrepancies for billing overages and shortages
Manages two administrative personnel and ensures an accurate paper trail on all shipping activity is maintained
First responder for all shipping emergencies; on call 7/24 for high priority customers
Monitors driver and truck availability based on DOT regulations
Assistant Logistics Manager (1994 – 1995)
Handled all logistics responsibilities
Scheduled and managed all transportation and deliveries for the company
Coordinated 3 dock workers to ensure loads were pulled accurately and on time.
Shipping Supervisor (1992 – 1994)
Provided oversight to warehouse inventory placement
Ensured all orders pulled matched manifest sheet requirements
Managed 5 fork lift drivers
Served as Project Manager for new customer set ups, coordinating initial production runs and timely shipments ensuring customer satisfaction.
Supervisor/Production Floor (1991 – 1992)
Distributed work orders to Line Leaders
Monitored daily production to ensure production quotas were met.
Current 2014 Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulic.
Warehouse Supervisor
Duties consist of: Shipping & Receiving -Scheduling outbound freight-Retail for counter customers-Hydraulic hose Technician
EDUCATION
Harding High School, Charlotte, NC
Graduate
Energizer Corporate Training Facility
SAP
Transportation Management System (TMS/via Red Prairie)