Craig M. Bennett

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Dacula, GA 30019 404-***-**** Mobile

PROFILE

Results-oriented, quality-driven executive with 25+ years of corporate logistics experience that includes warehousing, logistics and operations for Fortune 500 entities. Versed in managing Global Supply Chains and logistic operations, leading and developing carrier networks and implementing TMS solutions. Proven ability to maximize savings by effectively controlling FOB / FIB expenses through carrier negotiations in LTL, FTL and Parcel freight in manufacturing environments. Versed in initiating and implementing broad range of Lean enhancement programs. Skilled in forecasting and scheduling deliveries, along with determining sequences and maintaining proper inventory levels. Valuable experience in managing import and brokerage from Europe, China, Taiwan, Japan and other countries for U.S. distribution.

Plant Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Managed Corporate P&L

Diagramed Carrier RFP’s

Freight / Carrier Networks & Design

Packaging Design

Six Sigma/Kaizen/Lean

Financial Management

NMFC - Requirements

TMS / WMS Network Design

Bar Code/RF ID Collection Interface

Quality Systems

Global Distribution Networks

Shipping Department Layout and Design automation

Employee Systems Interface Training

ERP to TMS design and operation platform and integration

Transportation Pooled Freight Networks

Broker FTL/VC Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Price Industries, Incorporated – Suwanee, GA

Director Corporate Logistics 2013 – 2021

Recruited to control freight and logistics operations for all US plants after serving in consultant role to assist in developing strategies to lower freight spend. Restructured TMS and associate software to reduce errors and improve speed of shipping processes. Restructured freight lanes to pooled / regional carrier networks; saved transit time and reduced claims.

Generated $1.5 million in annual savings and secured premium national and regional carriers.

Managed company’s 3PLs, transitioning them to transactional TMS format, saving over $1 million per year.

Slashed rates 10% by reviewing and renegotiating carrier and 3PL contracts. Restructured all carriers (parcel, LTL, and FTL), producing consistent savings over seven-year period.

Restructured company’s freight claims process to fast payment and claims at .3%.

Addressed packaging issues with Clemson University and Virginia Tech, lowering cost and reducing damage.

Played key role in building platform for foreign and domestic FIB and FOB, achieving record on-time deliveries.

TI Automotive – Hartwell, GA

Logistics / Production Manager 2011 – 2013

Managed plant, production planning, purchasing, logistics and distribution for company’s largest North American facility with $160 million in sales. Ensure JIT / JIS and deliver-to-production of BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and KIA vehicles. Engage in demand planning; sequence with automotive manufacture production. Generate distribution forecasts and ensure delivery of product per house and vendor networks via 24/7 plan.

Designed company’s carrier network for JIS and JIT.

Oversaw design / process control of product movements (plant and deliverables).

Restructured Logistics Team and operations, resulting in 20% less staff required to maintain target production.

Menlo Worldwide – Columbus, GA

Site Manager 2010 – 2011

Handled inbound and sequenced JIS line delivery, along with global shipping. Managed facility with $382 million in materials, including 55 department and 500 employees. Initiated safety programs in all areas from industrial trucks to work/operational processes. Generated detailed matrix and dashboard reports. Oversaw department P&L performance.

Implemented Lean initiatives for materials flow, storage and line JIS delivery.

Managed 50% site expansion supporting all three additional assembly lines.

Created SAAG Boards and Lean initiatives; designed material flows/processes and created Kaizens to address packaging and labeling for global support.

Led facility to 60% increase in manpower needs (from 500 to 800) while generating 35% labor cost reduction.

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia – West Point, GA

Logistics Manager 2008 – 2009

Coordinated with federal, state, county and city authorities to plan 1,555 acre multi-business site for world’s sixth-largest automobile manufacturer. Trained global vendors in imports / exports compliance (FTZ and CTPAT). Engaged in software purchasing and negotiated consulting contracts. Set up scheduled audits.

Led set up of entire facility. Wrote job descriptions and composed compliance manuals and designed company’s training program around trade, materials and legal materials compliance.

Teamed with consulting firm and led project to set up and design logistics for company’s foreign trade zone using SAP / Integration Point; worked with federal, state, local and US Customs officials.

Achieved highest management rating in department among US managers.

Mapped and designed processes for movements in CKD, ADS, POA, Land Bridges and Milk Runs.

Kubota Tractor Corporation – Suwanee, GA

Distribution/Logistics/Order Manager 2004 – 2007

Managed plant and support members at largest facility for marketer / seller of new tractors and equipment in southeastern U.S. Managed company’s largest division of whole-goods distribution, transportation and quality support. Supervised dealer materials orders and supported dealers/sales staff in fulfilling orders and shipments. Managed multi-level transportation/customer service delivery network via SAP. Conducted employee reviews. Managed facilities and property.

Improved turns 50% by restructuring warehouse Kaizen/Six Sigma process and introducing visual controls.

Received Kubota’s President’s Award in 2006 as top performing Logistics Manager in company.

Designed and configured timed delivery dealer MR process in tandem with Sales that saved net 15%-50% in freight costs and assured PODs for billing.

Spearheaded reorganization of warehouses; implemented KPIs, visual and quality controls for lean shipping and inbound/outbound movement of materials for $178 million network.

Redesigned stock processes, which greatly improved TAC times and decreased error rates.

Toyota Tsusho (Toyota Trading Company) – Georgetown, KY

Manager-Distribution & Operations Center/Logistics & Manufacturing 2001 – 2003

Managed warehouse office support employees at company’s largest logistics/operations facility, supporting material for tier 1/tier 2 suppliers and manufactures of high volume pick/pack JIT products guided by QC team. Oversaw department budget of over $2.8 million and sales of $850 million. Accountable for P&L, along with building and department cost structure. Supported material supply chain for various parts vendors. Redesigned company’s facility/packaging formats.

Directed system conversion implementation / design from JD Edwards to SAP-R3 for Global-Supply Chain Management initiative.

Identified operating issues and recommended recruitment of technical team, resulting in notable increases in business stabilization, quality, labor and system support.

Instituted Kaizan and Lean principles to ensure measurable productivity; implemented Six Sigma procedures to work with present Kaizen process and product quality standards.

ChairWorks America – Lawrenceville, GA

VP of Distribution and Transportation 1999 – 2001

Managed 3PL operations, onsite / satellite facilities and product import / export. Oversaw warehouse operation. Set distribution levels with Office Depot and other retailers. Helped company acquire and maintain Office Depot account (their largest). Set shipping standards and designs for Office Depot distribution.

Guided company from startup to position as largest importer of office chairs within three months.

Restructured company facility and staff to accommodate monthly import/shipping increase from Taiwan from 3,000 chairs to over 72,000 chairs within nine months.

Played key role in implementation of cross-docking programs for Office Depot’s third party shipping from east and west coasts to process HVLMC product from remote JIT location.

Redesigned and re-staffed company’s distribution center, resulting in 500% productivity improvement.

Restructured and reformatted warehouse and 3PL facilities to handle quick ship pick and delivery process, which increased efficiency 100% and saved 28% in labor hours.

Established / renegotiated contracts with all carriers and third party vendors; saved 43% in freight / handling costs.

Additional Employment: Operations Manager Global Business Consultants – Dacula, GA

Logistics Lead Ericsson, Incorporated – Boca Raton, FL and Norcross, GA

Logistics Consulting: Samsung U.S. Operations, ACA Heating and Air, Image Autos, AGS pipe

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science Columbia International University – Columbia, SC

Certificate in Industrial Arts – Chrysler Corporation

Supply Chain Material Management Programs/Courses

Corporate OSHA and ISO 9001-02 /SOX Compliance

Quality Control Management - Automotive

Logistics Systems Management

WMS/ERP/IMP/PLM/CRM/DRM–Process Management

APICS – CPIM -Resources

HazMat / DOT – Regulations

Kaizen / Process Flow – Design Matrix

Human Resources/Management/Safety

SOFTWARE SKILLS

SAP JD Edwards MRP Most TMS / WMS Systems- MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access MS Visio

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