Nanci Welsch

Transportation Manager - Franklin Products, Inc

Bloomfield, CT 06002

adw3ko@r.postjobfree.com

+1-860-***-****

Willing to relocate to: Ocala, FL

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Transportation Manager

Franklin Products, Inc - Torrington, CT

January 2013 to July 2020

Hired to created dedicated transportation department for this manufacturer of airplane seat systems and components with operations in several US locations, Ireland, Poland, and Mexico. Manage all international logistics operations. Maintain knowledge of industry trends and shipping alternatives. Continually search and negotiate for better pricing and service to ensure customer satisfaction and to avoid contractual penalties. Scope of responsibility includes bonded warehouse and detailed knowledge of all relevant US Customs and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules. Current mode mix: 80% air, 20% ground. Maintain NAFTA certificates and certificates of origin to ensure duty-free transport of goods. High-Impact Accomplishments:

* Planned for and opened transportation department, immediately delivering significant cost savings.

* Developed and documented standard operating procedures. Wrote training manual. Met daily with employees and trained team on new procedures to eliminate errors.

* Reduced freight expenses 40% in first year by consolidating shipments, moving away from unneeded express services, and choosing most economical carriers while also ensuring timely deliveries.

* Drove transition from wooden to heavy-duty plastic pallets and ongoing warehouse inventorying process of pallets to protect investment; saved $100K in first six months.

* Reduced cost of daily (7X weekly) truck shipment from Mexico to Brownsville, TX from $1,400 to $1,000 per load by switching carriers. $72K annual savings also improved service with newer fleet of trucks.

* Noted by supervisor for ability to solve problems and communicate with all parties to ensure service commitments are met; also recognized for quality of financial decision-making.

* Re-negotiated all ocean freight rates, achieving significant cost and service improvements. Independent Sales Manager

Airgroup - Windsor, CT

June 2010 to December 2012

Built roster of freight forward customers to generate $100K+ monthly in revenue in this home-office operation. Responsible for sales, operations, pricing, and profitability. Experience & Results on

Nanci E. Welsch 860-***-**** adw3ko@r.postjobfree.com Experience & Results )

Business Manager

ACS Logistics - Windsor, CT

2007 to 2010

Managed business, sales and operations of this freight forwarding office with annual sales of approximately $1 million. Specialized in international transportation using air and ocean freight services. Maintained full knowledge of ITAR regulations. Scope of work included the following: INCO terms, VAT number set-up, POA's, continuous bonds, customs clearance(s), and import/export documentation. Coordinated with offshore agents to process and implement rates, SOP's, and contracts. Networked with and established productive relationships with prime and subprime contractors. Manager

ICAT Logistics - Windsor Locks, CT

2005 to 2007

Managed business, sales and operations of this freight forwarding office. Managed inbound/outbound PUD's using company trucks. Worked extensively with customers involved in trade shows, requiring precise delivery times and detailed execution to meet set-up and take-down windows, as well as knowledge of freight movement within tradeshow venues. Negotiated with LTL carriers, encompassing details of tier pricing, FAK's, accessorials, and other concerns. Managed all administrative and record keeping functions including driver drug testing, insurance, DOT, equipment maintenance and other issues as required by company policy and regulations.

* Delivered consistently highest monthly gross margins of any office in the company. Manager

TEAM Worldwide - Windsor Locks, CT

1998 to 2005

Led employees and managed all aspects of this busy freight forwarding office which was part of a 60- office worldwide network. Managed all sales and operations priorities. Local operations included local PUD (three 20-foot straight trucks and one cargo van). Also managed import/export and ocean customs brokerage operations. Supervised and developed staff ranging from three to 10 people (including drivers)

* Planned and executed post-9/11 logistics contract to deliver computers to all Transportation Safety Administration training sites in the United States, generating over $1 million revenue in three months.

* Developed team members from new-employee orientation through sales and transportation training programs to be productive and successful professionals. Account Manager

1990 to 1998

Education

Associate's in Business

Graham Junior College - Boston, MA

Skills

• Logistics

• Shipping

• 3PL

• Dispatch

• Account Management

• Sales Management

• Procurement

• Transportation Management

• English

• Customer Service

• Microsoft Office

• Business Management

• Box Truck

• SAP

• Freight Experience

• Accounts payable

• Profit & loss

• P&L Management

• Operations management

• Pricing

• Management

• Freight

• Negotiation

• Supply chain management

• Microsoft Excel

Certifications and Licenses

driver's license

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