SHANNON K BROWN
***** ****** ********* **, ********, TX 77354
Mobile: 936-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dependable People leader bringing over 15 years of management experience with ability to take added responsibility to meet tight deadlines and company goals. Goal Oriented, Out of the Box Thinker with an intense focus on process improvement, project management, implementation, and cross functional collaboration. Expert knowledge in SAP / SAPTM, People Net interface. Team leader with a strong ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of a fast paced and growing organization.
SKILLS
Advanced people leader skills "Out of the box" thinker
Dependable and Detail oriented Excellent Management and leadership skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills Training and development
SAP / SAP TM Super User Excellent time management and organizational skills
System migration / implementation leader Strong cross functional collaboration skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS -The Woodlands, TX
US Logistics manager – Chem Care 01/2022- Present
Established relationships with third party carriers that support both the Chem care and On Site services business (OSS). Lead in the development and implementation of supply chain models for improvements of logistics and transportation network throughout the nation. Managed the development and upkeep of national metric data on internal/ external transportation costs – thru implementation of a new per mile- based fuel program, and up to date standard accessorial program. Managed the coordination of regional expense control programs for logistics and transportation. Conduct logistics and transportation analysis for region and national branch management as needed. Collaborated with District Transportation Managers ’s to identify opportunity lanes for improved service, capacity and/or rates with external carriers. Initiated the tendering process through the LBN SAP database for standardization of planning principles to improve productivity, and create KPI’s for carrier on time delivery for Chem Care. Trained User in Chem Care for TM planning practices
Super User – Supply Chain 06/2019 – 1/2022
Extensive understanding of internal processes and is responsible for knowledge management
inside of the transportation project team. Managed multiple BPX’s on the Univar Solutions UNITE Transportation team
Oversees continuous improvement and the knowledge management of people and asset resources.
Internal expert on SAP / SAPTM software and leader in implementation, training, and processes management
Serves as a middle layer between system end-users, my team and technical support staff
Resolves issues reported by business, interpret the business requirements to IT and ensures that the
solution designed and developed by technical team meets such needs. Created the procure to pay process for
the Mexico integration project for standardization of the freight invoice process. Managed a team of 11 for end user training and support pre and post implementation.
Regional Dispatch Manager – Central US Region / Northeast Region 02/2016 – 6/2019
Acts as liaison with other departments, units, business organizations Plastics / ES Environmental Services
Continuous management of operation/transportation staff – Dispatchers, ICC’s, and administrative staff
Private fleet optimization - proven cost reduction. Responsible for communication with various groups on process and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Continuous process improvement manager. Led Transportation integration project. Wrote all training for SAPTM
DUPRE LOGISTICS LLC - Channelview TX
Dispatch Manager 01/2015 – 02/2016
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Oversee scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 65 transportation employees.
Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results based on customer demands.
Vital member of crude oil dispatch team, with ability to coordinate shipments across multiple geographical areas.
Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
TIGA LOGISTICS LLC. - The Woodlands, 77385
Fleet Manager – Crude Oil 07/2014 to 01/2015
Assigned crude Oil shipments to carries in TM database, and dispatch accordingly.
Monitor shipments to guarantee on-time delivery.
Oversee scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 75 transportation employees.
Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements and changes
NFI INDUSTRIES INC. Cherry Hill, NJ
Logistics Coordinator / Transportation Supervisor 04/2013 to 07/2014
Determined the most cost effective to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
Act as a liaison between logistics, carriers and customers.
Monitor shipments to guarantee on-time delivery all the time.
Completed weekly and monthly transportation reports.
GREATWIDE LOGISTICS LLC
Dallas, TX
Solution Logistic Analyst 08/2011 to 02/2012
Developed metrics used to determine inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Gathered data using pivot tables, pivot charts and macros.
Document process flows and developed requirements for functional improvements and enhancements.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelors Business Adminstration - BBA
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 1986-1991, USA
Recipient athletic Scholarship – Soccer/ Basketball