Logistics Manager Business Analyst

Daniel McCarthy

817-***-**** ******************@*****.*** https://linkedin.com/in/tonycastorga

Supply Chain Analyst & Logistics Executive

Success improving visibility, traceability, sustainability, and efficiency within supply chain networks.

Accomplished, results-focused executive possessing extensive cross-functional experience in supply chain management, inventory management, buying / procurement, and global logistics. Innovative, agile and strategic thinker able to translate strategy into actionable plans. Effective communicator with extensive experience in building and motivating teams; skilled negotiator, known for developing and maintaining excellent client and vendor relationships and a high level of business and financial acumen. Maintain a keen focus on harmonizing purpose, processes, people, planning and priorities. Experienced in Oil and gas, biotech, electronics, pharmaceutical, and auto industry.

Highlights of Expertise

•Strategic Planning and Analysis

•Cost Reduction and Avoidance / Spend Analytics

•Full Cycle Project Management

•Supply Chain Management / Procurement

•Global Strategic Sourcing

•Contract Administration / Negotiations

•Risk Mitigation / Regulatory Compliance

•International Logistics / Transportation Management

•International Trade Routings and Distribution

•Classifying and Shipping Hazardous Materials

•LEAN Supply Chain Management

•Staff Leadership and Teambuilding

•Budget Administration / P & L Accountability

•Demand Planning / Revenue Enhancement

•Import / Export Regulations

•Business Intelligence Tools (SAP, Sage, Oracle, Advanced Excel; HTS Coding)

•VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, and Macros

•AES; GHS; DOT; IATA; IMDG

•Top Secret Materials / Unusual Freight

Highlights of Professional Experience

Rumble On, Logistics Manager

Transportation Manager (2018 to 2019)

Constructed business, people, and process optimization strategies in addition to directing strategic partnership management to provide transportation solutions across the region. Oversaw the development and implementation of initiatives to streamline daily activities directly elevating customer satisfaction while substantially cutting costs. Maintained accountability for building and maintaining relationships with both carriers and customers, quickly addressing and resolving issues while working within the parameters of company policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.

•Engineered savings and optimization plan that captured an estimated cost savings of $600K annually.

•Designed custom tools for teams to utilize, putting late and costly shipments into purview; additionally, created notification system to alert shippers when certain criteria had been fulfilled, eliminating late shipments.

•Improved documentation and reporting through the development of custom aging reports for outbound shipments measuring all means of carrier and internal KPI.

•Sourced, recruited, and secured specialty shippers in domestic areas across the US that could specifically meet both the current and future needs of the organization.

Toyota of America, Plano TX

Import Operations and Compliance (2017-2018) (contract)

Contract role taking place of employee on disability leave but they kept me on after he returned in import operations role.

•Handled annual NAFTA compliance process for all Toyota vendors

•Prepared vendors and ensured they were reporting proper compliance data

•Put together NAFTA info and recorded it for compliance reporting purposes

•After Annual NAFTA, helped import operations with customs clearance for ocean, air, and ground shipments

•Classified imports and ensured compliance with FDA, FCC, and other government bureaus

•Classified all new parts to HTS tariff codes

•Handled clearance and end transportation

•Ensured shipments got through expediently to avoid storage charges and other penalties

•Worked alongside customs brokers to ensure lowest cost and quickest release

Authentix, Inc., Addison TX

Logistics Manager (2014 to 2017)

Served as an integral member of the leadership team, handling all supply chain activity for the region. Oversaw the supply planning process for the region and established inventory targets for all customer bases. Defined processes and instituted best practices to elevate forecast accuracy and service levels; drove process automation and system enhancements across the department.

•Saved the company more than 15% of aggregate spending by negotiating with vendors and 3PLs, in addition to streamlining routings and loads while ensuring global customs compliance; created security plans for all high-value asset cargo.

•Optimized domestic/international company logistics, ensuring stock was quickly moved from vendor to distributor; planned and implemented all international routings including redesigning supply chain routing to include distribution points to increase agility to customers and address storage concerns overseas.

•Engineered international routings for any destination including Africa and the Middle East; designed all international routings, created supply plans, and optimized costs.

•Directed the program with a 99.9-100% on time delivery and 90-99%+ error free shipping, partnering with warehouse coordinators for inventory control and to ensure orders went out correctly from all distribution points.

Additional Experience

Business Analyst & Supply Chain Liaison (2003 to 2012), Yantai, PR China

BDP International (2013-2014), Grapevine, TX

Transportation Sourcing Analyst (2017), Lennox International (Contract), Richardson TX

Export / Gateway Agent (2012 to 2013), DHL Global Forwarding, Houston/Dallas TX

Supply Chain Manager (2017 to 2017), Whitmore Mfg., Rockwall TX (contract)

Transportation Coordinator II (2019-2019), Pegasus Logistics, Coppell TX

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in International Business University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ – GPA 3.7

Professional Development

Six Sigma, 2018 Training (No Certification but very knowledgeable and much experience in this area)

SC Pro Certification (training for obtain this)

DOT Hazmat; IATA Hazmat; IMDG Hazmat (2016 – 2018)

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