Anthony Twine
P.O. Box ****** Spring, Tx *****
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
District Transportation Planner
****- ******* ****** ********* *** Woodlands, TX
Responsible for planning transportation movements in the district branches
Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders (Commercial teams, Planners, and CSR’s)
Analyze customer focused KPI reporting process focused on operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
Address and recommend alternatives for all inbound and 3rd party logistics expediting requirements for Purchasing and Sales
Conduct the execution of the transportation order conversion process, freight tendering, freight mode selection, load optimization, and dispatch planning with the Transportation department
Order and approve SPOT (Short Order Leadtime) Transportation capacity
Schedule inbound & outbound package and bulk carriers to include communicating/arranging pick up dates with common carriers
Identify and develop recommendations for process improvements
Provide input to management regarding transportation operating efficiency leveraging the TMs, in coordination with district and branch management, to improve cost or service
Negotiate transportation rates and services
SAP-TM Implementation Specialist
2015-2022 UNIVAR SOLUTIONS The Woodlands, TX
Managed all aspects of the project logistics work contracted between Univar Solutions Projects and our clients for one or more projects, including all transport modes, all documentation, all financial transactions, and regulatory compliance
Reduced expenses by $4 million through routing and cubing improvements
Projected scheduling and planning, business process flow mapping, system configuration, user testing, and user training
Responsible for integrating new routing software into the network and dispatch business process.
Strategic planning by working in partnership with facility management to drive down costs and increase efficiencies
Analyzed the financial impact of proposed logistic changes, such as routing, modes of transportation, 3rd party services, and product volume/mix
Collected, validated, and analyzed data to establish and maintain logistics KPIs
Reviewed and coordinated customer needs and abilities with the internal applications team to formulate Electronic Data Interface (EDI) Solutions
Drove processes and productivity improvements into existing operations based on analysis of existing processes versus system capabilities and anticipated gains
Managed the implementation of new projects including but not limited to all necessary IT related implementation and set up work; the development of project specific KPI, SOPs, and Divisions of Responsibility, communication protocols, and destination and origin procedures
Drove project team through business process transformation cycle including process flows solution configuration, data migration, user acceptance testing and client process testing in line with system implementation, best practices.
Established the Carrier for Hire Program utilizing the company’s private fleet
Transportation Supervisor
2014-2015 RUAN TRANSPORTATION Houston, TX
Supervised 20 drivers and assigned specific responsibilities to all transportation personnel including route delivery
Managed the human resource aspect of supervision, including New Hire Orientation, training, performance appraisals, counseling, hiring, corrective actions, and terminations
Provided leadership that built and maintained a strong team through effective communication, rewarding, developing, and succession planning
Maintained and analyzed customer focused KPI reporting process focused on operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
Reviewed P&L and supervise vendor contracts and payments, including leases, registrations, and insurances
Conducted daily operations of the facility, also vendor and client relations
Assisted in running reports as well as the distribution of daily fleet data to all divisions that support high-level presentation material
Monitored and maintained all fleet assets to include PM schedules and DOT files
Primary contact for all delivery drivers and for the fleet maintenance supervisors
Directed and scheduled driver’s work, planned, assigned, and distributed daily work to avoid hours of service violations while coordinating loads, equipment and backhauls to achieve maximum utilization of the fleet
Identified and resolved delivery and scheduling challenges through timely communication with customers, drivers, vendors, and other company locations
Managed payroll, including accuracy of hours and monitored overtime
Ensured compliance with DOT, OSHA, and EPA and all federal and state regulations, as well as company rules and policies
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Fleet Manager
2011-2014 UNITED VISION LOGISTICS Houston, TX
Managed a fleet of 126 drivers and equipment
Managed and route daily loads throughout the Gulf region
Coordinated and scheduled the movement of oilfield equipment throughout the United States
Increased back-haul revenues and improved departmental results
Negotiated transportation rates and services with freight carriers to obtain the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting materials
Maintained all DOT records for drivers, subcontractors, equipment, and accidents
Ensured compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, federal and state laws
Route Manager (Contract)
2010-2011 ABITIBI-BOWATER RECYCLING Houston, TX
Responsible for the planning, productivity service, and safety of multiple commercial routes at nine different locations
Met weekly KPI reporting deadlines
Reconciled with approved recycling processors on each inbound and outbound shipment
Performed month- end audits for each inbound and outbound shipment
Prepared monthly customer inventory reports for exported freight
Worked closely with shippers and steamship lines to ensure that proper documentation was provided in order to facilitate readiness of cargo for exportation
Project Manager-Imports Distribution (Contract)
2008 -2009 CEVA LOGISTICS Houston, TX
Coordinated the shipping and receiving process of oil & gas equipment and materials
Reviewed invoices and shipping manifests, to ensure compliance with United States Customs
Operated as a Project Manager and oversaw FMC Technologies materials
Oversaw the handling of break bulk and containerized shipments
Tracked empty container availability and ensured that containers were retrieved within 48 hours of notification
Recognized profit opportunities in the areas of insurance coverage, cargo for NVOCC bookings, and commissions from inland freight and other service subcontracting
Operations Supervisor
2003-2008 ALL WORLD CARGO Houston, TX
Booked freight that provided for a safe operation environment by ensuring transit times that were reasonable and legal
Assured on- time delivery of major equipment consistent with project schedules and closed items as needed with receiving activities
Analyzed and determined which shipments maximized profitability
Accurately entered load related information in the company’s logistics /order planning system
Import Coordinator
2000-2001 MAERSK-SEALAND The Woodlands, TX
Monitored the movements of import cargo.
Generated reports as needed on ad-hoc basis for shipment analysis, carrier performance review, the client SOP, and EDI mapping guidelines
Coordinated with Asian foreign origins regarding weekly client operations
Arranged inland freight services
Worked closely with forwarders and customs brokers to clear shipments
Adhered to all domestic and international shipping regulations
Monitored import container releases from the pier/rail to prevent demurrage for the customer
EDUCATION
University of Houston-Downtown, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 1998