David J Jones

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Global Logistics and Transportation Professional:

Key skills: Transportation & Warehousing Operations Management Supply Chain Planning

A proven leader with over 35 years of professional experience in all aspects of Transportation, Supply Chain and Warehousing. Exercises integrity in Leadership and all decision-making processes. Experienced in Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehouse and Manufacturing Operations for global organizations. Manages Personnel, financial and fixed assets through continuous improvements while delivering value to internal and external customers.

Relevant Compétences:

·Global Transportation, Supply Chain and Warehouse Management Systems and implementation collaborating with IT.

·Selection and management of 3PL partners, negotiations and performance monitoring.

·Private Fleet Management and DOT compliance.

·Continuous Collaboration with Customers, Vendors and Suppliers.

·Managing budgets with multiple product lines and delivery / Inventory requirements.

·Managing frozen and fresh distribution systems.

·Manage all leases, contracts and agreements by transportation vendors

·Continuous Process Improvement methods resulting in Sustainable CPI.

·Knowledge of SAP/ERP software utilized in logistics and forecasting.

·Strong knowledge/understanding of different aspects of food manufacturing.

Amazon (University Park, Illinois) December 2020 - Present

Inbound Operations Manager

Inbound Fulfillment Center Management, Team Building. Participated in Launch Operations at the University Park Illinois

Location

Accomplishments include:

Participated as a Subject Matter Expert in the Sales and Operational Planning Process.

Responsible for building and executing productivity plans and goals for shift operations.

Managed shift safety, productivity and quality metrics to Support Customer Promised Deliveries.

Collaborated with Cross Functional Departments to ensure alignment with the Facility Business Objectives.

Implemented effective communication processes to support the Focus on Customer Obsession and Safe Operations.

Led a Team of 85 Associates and Support Managers in Middle Mile Logistics into and out of the Fulfilment Center.

Collaborated with cross functional departments to support the commitment of Customer Obsession to ensure next day delivery services to Customers.

Leader of the Warriors @ Amazon Affinity Group to support Amazon Veterans and Spouses.

Greenleaf Foods (Elmhurst, Illinois) January 2019 to September 2020

Corporate Warehouse and Transportation Manager

Development of transportation, warehousing and supply chain structures in the startup stage of the organization.

Responsible for the selection and management of 3PL warehouses and the selection of Transportation providers through RFP/RFQ functions of negotiations. Project management of existing and future supply chain solution projects, once the Supply team was hired and in place.

Accomplishments Include:

·Implemented effective communication processes with Internal Customers, Transportation Vendors and Suppliers.

·Implemented policies and procedures in accordance with Strategic Planning and Initiatives..

·Manages and Administers corporate transportation and warehouse budgets across 4 Manufacturing locations and 13 Warehouse locations.

·Implemented a drop trailer program at the manufacturing and warehouse facilities which have resulted in 96% on time shipping and Delivery Metrics to Customers (OTIF).

·Implemented On time delivery (OTD) metrics for all carriers that Service all customers both in the United States and Canada.

·Implemented warehouse progress metrics that tracks and analyzes picking, staging and loading and the on-time shipping for loads out.

·Participates on cross functional project teams, to carry the business forward toward the 35% growth patterns, Year over Year.

·Assists and provides guidance on the Operational Leadership teams of each manufacturing facility.

Heritage Crystal Clean, (Elgin, Illinois) December 2017 to January 2019

Director of Corporate Logistics

Develop and implement Supply Chain Strategies for multiple product lines involving 102 plus facilities, by utilizing multiple transportation vendors both in rail and truck modes. Collaborate with field and hub operations to optimize strategy and cost containment and best practices. Develop and implement Over the Road strategies with company assets - optimize cost savings initiatives while strengthening the inter supply chain initiatives. Develop bench strength and strengthen partnerships internal and external to the organization. Analyze and optimize cost efficiency in all movements and capture and implement best industry standards to become a world class transportation group for the organization

Accomplishments Include:

·Developed and administered the Corporate Transportation Budget - $60 Million Spend.

·Optimized cost savings across several lines of business resulting in $2.3 million in savings.

·Established supply chain models to support refinery operations, field collections and hub fulfillment.

·Implemented rail fleet utilization models to support various rail car requirements

·Developed communication protocols to support field operations and strengthen teamwork across the organization

·Developed Carrier performance score cards and implemented RFP and Carrier negotiations.

·Built a strong dispatching team from scratch and aligned geographic areas to reflect dispatching coverage.

·Implemented Corporate policies and procedures pertaining to transportation and supply chain.

·Developed a program to effectively manage and dispatch internal driver resources.

·Implemented transportation best practices into executive decision-making processes.

·Developed fleet and asset management matrix for company owned assets.

IOI Loders Croklaan, (Channahon Illinois) January 2015 to December 2017

Corporate Logistics and Security Manager – America’s

Supply Chain, Transportation and Warehouse Management and Facility Security. New business development council with Domestic and International focus. Barge, rail and truck sourcing. Focus on OTIF and Customer Service. Subject Matter Expert for ERP/SAP integrated platforms. Transportation RFP/RFQ functions of negotiations. Familiar and trained in all aspects of SQF, HACCP and Food Safety Protocols.

Accomplishments Include:

·Established KPI’s for Barge, Rail and Truck transportation modes.

·Implemented effective communication processes with Internal Customers, Transportation Vendors and Suppliers.

·Implemented policies and procedures in accordance with Strategic Planning and Initiatives

·Managed and Administered corporate transportation budgets.

·Implemented a drop trailer program which resulted in 96% on time shipping and Delivery Metrics to Customers (OTIF).

·Developed and Implemented warehouse management systems (WMS) to the main and outside warehouses.

·Sponsored and Implemented a Track and Trace Project, which has automated the rail tracking and EDI freight payables process.

·Negotiated ALL Modes of Transportation Contracts throughout tenure in role:

·Negotiated reduced barge freight costs and savings that exceeded $ 2,500,000 in FY 2016.

·Negotiated reduced truck freight costs and savings exceeded CASS standard Year over Year averages.

·Negotiated Rail contracts which improved to 25% below previous tariff rates

·Responsible for the Security personnel, facility entry and First Responder Staff.

Gerdau Long Steel North America, (Calvert City, KY) 2012 to Nov 2014

Mill Logistics Manager

Managed all aspects of warehouse, transportation, operational and production activities with core focus on Safety of personnel and meeting defined and regularly monitored EBITDA goals. Forty Eight (48) direct reports, Serving customers over a 36 state geographical region domestically and also international customers through vendor managed inventories, warehouses management, railcars and over-the-road transportation.

Accomplishments Include:

·Established KPI’s for transportation, operational spending, load optimization, equipment utilization.

·Managed effective communication processes which enhance Organizational safety, production and logistics.

·Plans, administers and implements policies and procedures in accordance with Corporate Strategic Planning.

·Managed and Administers departmental and corporate transportation budgets.

·Introduced the concept of triangle freight initiatives and cooperatives with several organizations with a 100 mile radius of the mill location. Acted as a liaison with several major haul carriers.

·Ensured the seamless implementation of SAP transportation and warehouse management systems, by demonstrating effective change management processes.

·Reduced freight costs and savings have exceeded $ 529,000 in 2014. EBITDA targets exceeded.

·Managed and provided positive results in all aspects of Warehouse and Raw Material Costs, while accomplishing established Corporate EBIDTA goals. Savings have exceeded $ 389,000 in 2014.

Lafarge North America (Grand Chain, Illinois) 2006 to 2012

Senior Logistics and Distribution Manager

Managed logistical activities associated with all aspects of transportation modes to include: Rail, Truck and Barge transportation. Implemented supply chain models and production planning at the plant level, to support several distributions locations on the Ohio and Mississippi River Network; covering a geographic area from Cairo Illinois to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and from Cairo Illinois to Chicago Illinois and south to New Orleans LA. Twenty Four (24) direct reports, Serving customers over a 16 state geographical region domestically.

Major Accomplishments:

·Actively participated in freight negotiations for Rail, Truck and Barge modes of transportation.

·Utilized forecasting models to analyze and manage transportation channels, and supply chains that serviced multiple distribution locations.

·Managed the Inbound Logistics of Raw Materials to support the Manufacturing plan for Raw Materials; 1,750,000 short tons per year.

·Managed the Outbound Shipments of (5) product types to (13) various distribution points; 1,250,000 short tons per year.

·Coordinated with numerous transportation sources to maintain timely dispatch of required equipment to provide required product deliveries.

·Experienced in minimizing and eliminating equipment demurrage, while maximizing Vendor relationships, to ensure the timely shipping and receipt of required Materials.

·Effectively managed the supply chains of all distribution points within the Business Unit and then coordinated the plant’s production schedules to sustain the inventory supply chains for desired and required products.

·Supported the Sales Team by providing effective and timely communications regarding customer or inventory issues

Lafarge North America (Lunenburg, MA) 1996 – 2006

Senior Distribution Manager - Rail/Deep Water Vessel Locations

Directly responsible for safe and efficient operation of Six (6) Cement Distribution Terminals, encompassing both Rail and Deep water vessel operations. Additionally responsible for the financial accountability and profitability of each terminal. Implemented numerous safety programs to support rail, vessel and truck loading activities at each location. Coordinated with Sales and each sourcing plant, to ensure Customer Orientation was adhered to and plant level planning was met in prescribed time frames to support adequate transportation times and also to support the product pipelines of each distribution terminal. Oversaw Distribution terminal budgets and implemented maintenance and training programs to support Terminal Operations. Twenty Five (25) direct reports, while serving customers over a Nine (9) state geographical region domestically and internationally.

Major Accomplishments

Mastered; Management of Domestic and International Supply Chain Logistics for Vessel and Rail Operations

·Successful Leadership of (6) Distribution Terminals and responsible for Employee and Operational safety and efficient performance of upwards to (25) Employees; both rail and vessel distribution locations simultaneously.

·Negotiated and executed against key rail, over-the-road and vessel support contracts

·Implemented a Railcar Management system which reduced equipment demurrage over a 6 terminal system.

·Implemented rail tracking models across the distribution terminal network, which emphasized supply chain management at the terminal level.

·Successfully managed a combined Company Owned and Railroad Leased Railcar fleet of approximately 500 railcars, which serviced (6) Rail Terminals across New England.

·Skilled in Vendor Managed Inventories, and advised customers and sales of inventory pipelines and communicated with various sourcing locations. Supported Vessel and Rail Operations

·Proven leadership in achieving and optimizing close working relationships with 3rd party reload/trans-load Contractors, whom serviced both Supplier and Customers.

United States Marine Corps (1979 – 1995)

Aviation Weapons, Explosive Safety Officer

Major Accomplishments:

·Performed Leadership roles at the squadron level and performed Division Officer Responsibilities in all Operational Departments of Aircraft Maintenance in several assigned squadrons.

·Explosive and Aircraft Safety Officer

·Performed several safety positions to include: Aircraft Safety, Explosive Handling and Storage,

·Department of Transportation and Naval Sea Systems Command Safety Regulations and lastly, Military and Department of Defense (DOD) Industrial Health Programs.

·Awarded as the Marine Corps’ Aviation Ground Officer of the Year, 1992.

·Numerous Military and Department of Defense Honors.

·Awarded an Honorable Discharge, United States Marine Corps, 1995.

·Selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program; 1988

·Awarded an Honorable Discharge, United States Marine Corps

EDUCATION:

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Ill 8/94

Bachelor of Science Degree; Management, GPA 3.6/4.0

Kennedy Western University, Graduated 2/2001

Master of Science Degree in Business Administration

Professional Accomplishments:

·CTL Professional Certification in Progress – 2016

·Proficient and Subject Matter expert in ERP applications – Lafarge North America

·Certified Logistics Professional, (CLP) 2005 – Portland Cement Association

·Recognized during September 2011 by MSHA as a 10 year recipient of Safe work practices and safety

Leadership.

·Attended and completed Lafarge University’s JumP Program, May 2009.

·Trainer Designation; Distribution ERP Implementation; Lafarge North America 2004

Volunteering and Community Involvement

·American Legion Post 2910 – Wounded Warriors Support Programs

·East Aurora Cooperative Ministries Out Reach Community Programs

·United Methodist Council on Disaster Relief (UMCOR),

·Church Council, Church Board of Trustees, Outdoor Activities and Religious Outreach

·Programs/Missions, Athletes in God

·Martha’s Vineyard - Cooperative Ministries

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