Matthew Ashe
********@*****.***
Cell 404-***-****
Decatur, GA 30035
OBJECTIVE
To continue to grow and learn within my career in Supply Chain/Logistics
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA - May 2008 American Public University, Charles Town, WV – April 2020
Bachelor of Science in General Studies Master of Arts
Emphasis: Logistics and Business Transportation and Logistics Management
Minor: Coaching
Six Sigma Certification, LeanCor Online – Pending
Computer Science and Data Analytics Boot Camp Certification, Georgia Institute of Technology – March 2021
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
CR Bard/BD Covington, Georgia May 2016 – Present
Transportation Analyst for the Global Distribution Center (GDC)
Communicate effectively and efficiently for proper execution of planned loads
Maintenance of detention measurement as the center point of contact
Proficient use of Microsoft Excel to analyze specifics of plants and loads
Coordinate movement of product through the order fulfillment process
Receive and process freight bills for payment
Audit rates, account numbers and amount to insure proper payment of freight bills and generates spreadsheets to capture data.
Communicate with Leads, Supervisors, and Carriers to ensure proper equipment (trailers, shuttles) is available at the proper time.
Coordinate movement of intercompany freight for all divisions by booking loads, completing all documentation and communicates pick up details
Direct involvement with Shipping Dock and forecasting amount of trailers needed for Customer Outbound shipments
Resolve issues with carriers by working with customers, carriers, and customer service.
Special Projects as assigned which includes: gathering data from carriers, freight payments, suppliers, division departments and from other Bard facilities. Reports are generated for manager, director, controller and/or suppliers
Estimate accruals on open freight invoices for month end report
Ensure the month is closed clean by monitoring JD Edwards 571 report and reporting to corporate that the final report should be run
Analyze monthly financials to determine variance drivers and generates reports for manager, controller and director
Responsible for shuttle contract and high level supervision of shuttle operations
Manage all Yard Management activities of Yard Management Company to ensure Ops receives the correct service level
Assist all users of YMS (Yard View) as a Super User
Included with the members of the 2020 SC Excellence Award
Coca-Cola Atlanta, Georgia March 2014 – May 2016
Transportation Planner for Coca-Cola Refreshments
Communicate effectively and efficiently for proper execution of planned loads
Manage all Inbound Raw Material loads for the country to ensure Manufacturing sites continue runs without interruption
Incorporate OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) system into metrics
Apply the metrics and create continuous improvement activities on a daily basis
Maintenance of detention measurement as the center point of contact
Proficient use of Microsoft Excel to analyze specifics of plants and loads
Partner with Procurement to ensure they have all of the tools needed for negotiations and to hold carriers accountable through the fiscal year to the agreements put in place during negotiations
Rent-A-Center Atlanta, Georgia August 2008 – March 2014
National Product Service Shuttle Driver – Lithia Springs, Georgia
Retrieve and deliver merchandise for service while maintaining the integrity of the product to prevent further damage
Perform routine inspection of vehicle to ensure safety and proper running conditions
Participate in regular maintenance and warehouse organization
Maintain a daily route servicing all stores within given area
Inside/Outside Assistant Store Manager
Lead Customer Account Representatives with attaining daily company standards
Provide exceptional customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
Increase store profitability by promoting an increase in collections
Maintenance of inventory through weekly Physical Inventory activities in the system
Assist Store Manager with daily operations and other duties as assigned