Talia C. Bagshaw

ady23y@r.postjobfree.com • 801-***-**** • 413 Church Road, Erda, UT 84074

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Distribution and Advanced Logistics Management

Transportation and Materials Handling

Budget Planning and Management

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Inventory Management and Controls

Continuous Process Improvement

Training and Team Development

Standards and Procedures Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Schwan’s Home Service, Salt Lake City, Utah Sep 2020 – Present Mail Order Supervisor

• Successfully Negotiates contracts with transportation carriers for same Day Shipping of Schwan’s merchandise and 3PL for several partner entities. Specifically focused on time in transit due to FDA guidelines on temperature and the use of fast dissipating dry ice in order fulfillment.

• Manages Daily, Monthly, and Annual cycle counts to ensure accuracy of physical inventory. Including successfully onboarding an additional 50,000 annualized orders due to offsetting the closure of 8 other depots within the United States.

• DOT and Hazmat certified for order fulfillment involving any range of chemical compounds and hard goods. Order fulfillment in current role is focused specifically on accommodating refrigerated delivery.

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, and keeping distribution center inventory current and accurate for monthly P&L reporting

• Manages the onboarding, scheduling, bi-weekly payroll, and supervision of 8 Material Handlers.

• Facilitated process improvement for Holiday season demand that included increased storage for order capacity, increased dry ice demand, and successfully navigating season while understaffed through operational efficiency.

AcuSport Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah April 2007 – Dec 2019 Distribution Manager

• Manages team of 30 employees to ensure timely distribution of $150 million in annual merchandise within the standards of budget, policies, and quality controls.

• Achieved 99.8% average on-time delivery rate over a 12-year period.

• Negotiates contracts with transportation carriers and supply vendors.

• Manages Daily, Monthly, and Annual cycle counts to ensure accuracy of physical inventory.

• Identified and corrected efficiency bottlenecks in the logistics and distribution processes, which saved

$1.5 million over a 12-year period and resulted in increased accuracy in shipment.

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, and keeping distribution center inventory current and accurate for a monthly average of $12.5 million in merchandise.

• Independently responsible for the implementation of an automated warehouse management system and reorganizing the layout of a 24,000 square foot facility.

• Responsible for meeting all OSHA and internal safety compliance requirements within the Distribution Center and achieving a goal of zero workplace related accidents annually.

• Prepares fiscal operational budget for the department and region, which includes negotiation of logistics contracts, payroll, and monthly operating expenses.

• Visits retail clients on a regular basis to benchmark best practices and gain more complete understanding of retail operations.

Absolute Auto Glass, Salt Lake City, Utah May 1998 - April 2011 President and CEO

• Responsible for Strategic Development of client accounts and long-term professional relationship building.

• Developed business structure including the initial filing for LLC as well as managing quarterly and yearly compliance requirements.

• Prepared business plans for all areas of business including marketing, sales development, merchandising, and inventory management.

• Managed daily business functions including managerial accounting and client contract negotiation.

• Developed and implemented methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.

• Managed quality of service including daily inspections of windshield installations. UPS, Salt Lake City, Utah Dec 1997 – Mar 2005

Utility Driver

• DOT Certified in the operation of heavy machinery including forklifts, man-ups, and package trucks.

• Responsible for the on-time delivery of products for up to 250 stops per day. RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Engages all levels of talent within the organization to ensure efficient and complete deliveries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong Analytical and organizational skills.

Willingness to take initiative to identify needs and solve problems Ability to manage large teams and individual projects. Proficient knowledge of MS Office and data analytics, including Word and Excel. Ability to coordinate and support national sales activities.