David Gorgos

Woodbury, MN ***** 651-***-**** adsojs@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Transportation Administration Logistics Manager Multi-Plant Experience Domestic & International Freight Sales & Marketing Sourcing & Procurement Bids, Proposals, Negotiations Customer Service Senior Supply Chain Consultant Business Development Drives Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner Methodologies and Consolidation Highly efficient Logistics Manager with over 20 years of successful experience in overseeing and managing all logistics activities and information systems in a manufacturing environment. Areas of expertise include world-wide shipping and receiving activities, contract negotiation, supply chain management, non-hazardous, hazardous material handling, third- party warehousing, compliance, and DOT regulations. Excels in the ability to develop and implement logistics plans, budgets, and procedures to maximize compliance with customer needs. Key Competencies:

• Industrial Distribution and Logistics

• Analyze Freight Data, Identify Cost Savings

• Executes Management of Supply Chain

• Oversees & Coordinates Shipping & Logistics

• Improves Processes, Operations, Cost Savings

• Planning and Scheduling

• Achieves Budgets, Financial Objectives

• Manages Inbound & Outbound Freight

• Analyzes Metrics, Initiates Corrective Actions

• Transportation Pricing Models

Professional Experience

Bepex International, Minneapolis, MN March 2021-April 2022 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING COORDINATOR

Conduct all material shipping/receiving functions and material handling responsibilities for the Process Development Center including bulk and sample materials, hazardous materials, and supplies.

• Schedule external logistics, coordinate with freight companies, vendors, and customers via phone and email.

• Log and scan files for both shipping and receiving activities into the database and network on a daily basis.

• Maintained basement storage, including supply request and stocking of supplies for shipping and receiving.

• Provide each process team with the necessary test materials for the appropriate project.

• Maintain a clean loading dock, container drop-off area, shipping area, supply room, and personal work area.

• Report damaged goods and material shortage to appropriate managers. Det-Tronics (Contract) Bloomington, MN June 2020 - September 2020 SENIOR HAZMAT AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations of the management of hazardous materials for this company providing flame detection, gas detection, and hazard mitigation systems for high-risk processes and critical industrial operations worldwide. Managed the daily activities of hazardous materials, logistics, and transportation per regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR (EPA).

• Oversee the packaging, transporting, and removal of containers of hazardous materials from domestic and international sites according to regulations, and coordinate with hazardous materials disposal vendors.

• Resolves issues related to the proper management of hazardous materials.

• Develops and implements operating procedures and guidelines about hazardous materials.

• Maintains waste data and analysis records; provides input into the proper expenditure of resources. RR Donnelly, (Contract) Oakdale, MN March 2020 - May 2020 Senior Shipper and Receiver

Manage shipping and logistics of labels for this global provider of multichannel business communications services and marketing solutions with more than 52,000 clients around the world.

• Shipped via internal freight fleet or third-party LTL carrier and maintained necessary files and documentation. DAVE GORGOS (Continued) Page 2

• Performed load planning to meet customer delivery requirements and cost parameters.

• Pack goods according to specifications, equipment characteristics, transportation methods, and routes.

• Verified identification and quality of the product, prepared bills of lading, post-weight, and shipping charges.

• Sorted deliveries and stocked receivables; maintained accurate logs of moves, inventory, and shipments. 3 M, Cottage Grove, MN 2012 to 2019

SR. TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATOR

Provided logistics solutions that consistently exceeded customers’ expectations. Efficiently handled everything from complex, multi-modal freight movement around the globe to simple, day-to-day transportation solutions across America. Expertise includes an array of modes (truckload, project cargo, ocean, rail, air, LTL, and intermodal.)

• Awarded 3M internal auditors for best adherence to regulatory compliance by auditors.

• Communicated with Transportation Coordinators on load coverage, service, available capacity, and margin.

• Worked cross-functionally to create integrated solutions with valued clients, carriers, and contractors.

• Developed metrics for managing procurement, pricing, costs, delivery times, service levels, and quality; streamlined processes and drove implementation across multiple areas and supply chain partners.

• Studied and recommended technology upgrades related to transportation.

• Implemented lean processing to eliminate waste, and increase efficiencies.

• Continuously improved and new processes needed to meet expanding market and manufacturing demands.

• Partnered with various production units and sales/marketing to help improve materials movement, inventory turns, inventory carrying, packaging, import and export rules, shipping, and receiving practices.

• Worked collaboratively with nationwide initiatives for process improvements, productivity improvements, cost reductions, and new technology implementation.

Additional Experience

American Red Cross, St. Paul, MN 1989-2011

LOGISTICS MANAGER, North Central Blood Services

Managed domestic and international shipping and transportation of all blood and tissue products. Served as a leader for a cross-functional team in managing transportation costs. Worked closely with multiple ground, air, and intrastate freight forwarders. Scheduled and dispatched couriers for product delivery and pick-up. Resolved customer issues and discrepancies and facilitated smooth, efficient transportation logistics. Increased revenue by reducing cost.

• Presented and recommended vendor (carrier) bids to department management and administration.

• Verified incoming products including supply shipments, and incoming blood from collections.

• Coordinated and managed various modes of shipping blood products.

• Worked closely with Red Cross management to ensure the most cost-effective use of transportation.

• Supervised Red Cross drivers; performed scheduling and fleet maintenance of Red Cross vehicles. FLEET MANAGER

• Managed repairs and over 100 Red Cross vehicles.

• Reduced costs by streamlining shipments with vendors and increasing Red Cross revenue. MOBILE SUPPORT MANAGER

• Managed medical supplies for blood service operations utilizing inventory control methods. Education Certifications

AAS ADVANCED LOGISTICS, Saint Paul Technical College, Saint Paul, MN

• 4.0 GPA-Coursework included International World Trade, Freight Distribution Management, Business Negotiations, Purchasing, Inventory, Domestic, and International shipping SAINT PAUL TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Saint Paul, MN

• Hotel and Restaurant Management Courses-Coursework completed included Purchasing, Cost Control, Inventory, Human Relations, Personnel Development, Accounting, and Cost Control. IATA (International Air and Transportation Association) HAZ-MAT Certified-3M Regulatory Compliance, Forklift Certified

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