Brady Kerns Martin

734-***-**** / adzjc2@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-martin-mba-5137688/

CAREER SUMMARY Experienced professional in Logistics Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. A diverse background in Automotive (Interior/Exterior), Retail and Food Products

EMPLOYMENT

July 2022 DSV Lead Logistics Auburn Hills, MI

to April 2023 Manager, Carrier Procurement & Carrier Management

Management of Customer’s Bid Process

Manage Price Negotiations with Service Providers

Lane Cost Analysis & Capacity Development

Responsible for communicating Industry Trends

Partner with Operations & Account Management Teams

Supplier Relationships & Performance Measurement

October 2021 Ryder Integrated Logistics Novi, MI

to February 2022 Logistics Purchasing (Temporary Assignment under Phil Flavin, Mgr.)

Assisted Purchasing team with Automotive Accounts

$40M FUM – Freight Under Management

Saved customer $65,000 in annual Truckload spend

Managed all RFQs & Price Negotiations

Worked with Operations Teams to Resolve Issues

Supplier Relationships & Performance

October 2020 Plastic Omnium Troy, MI

to October 2021 N.A. Logistics Purchasing

Responsible for all North American Logistics Purchasing

$35M FUM – Freight Under Management

Cost Savings of over $1M

Managed all RFQs & Price Negotiations

Ocean, Air, FTL & LTL

Supplier Relationships & Performance

February 2018 Schneider Logistics, Inc. Farmington Hills, MI

to November 2019 Logistics Purchasing

Purchasing Manager of FTL, LTL and Intermodal

Managed Customer Network RFPs

Managed Logistics Purchasing for Vizio & KTM Motorcycles

Network Bid Savings for Vizio of $100,000 annually

Negotiations and Service Provider Recommendation & Selection

Supplier Relationships & Measured Performance & FourKites

July 2015 City of Livonia Livonia, MI

to February 2018 Purchasing Manager

Responsible for 85% of purchasing activities for the City of Livonia

Management of Bid / RFQ solicitation, analysis and recommendations

Worked with all Departments in the City

Maintained and grew Vendor relationships

May 2013 DHL Supply Chain Livonia, MI

to January 2015 Program Manager – Carrier Procurement & Development

$35 million dollars in FUM - Tempur-Pedic & Caterpillar

Negotiated TL & IM carrier rates and contracts

Network Bid Savings of $50,000 annually

Created a Supplier Assessment form which streamlined carrier on-boarding

October 2010 APL Logistics Farmington Hills, MI

to April 2013 Manager of Pricing & Carrier Relations – Managed Transportation Solutions

Managed a team of 3 Analysts

Carrier Relationships and Development

Responsible for all new business pricing opportunities

Managed multiple RFQs

Managed Supplier Quality, CSA – Compliance, Safety & Accountability

August 2003 to Ryder Integrated Logistics Novi, MI

February 2010 Network Design Engineer, Supply Chain, Buyer, Logistics Purchasing

Future Model Planning Team – Advanced Logistics Planning for Chrysler

Buyer for Lear Corporation - Managed multi modal transportation bids & rate negotiations

Managed the Supplier Quality program, Supplier Scorecard

Managed all aspects of IAC transportation Purchasing

Managed Supplier relationships

SKILLS

Hard Working

Organized

Strong communication skills

Team Player or can work independently

Analytical

Strong negotiation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite, DAT, TMS,

PC Miler, Tableau, Oracle, Four Kites, Combine Net, Bid Smart, PowerBI

EDUCATION Masters of Business Administration

Central Michigan University, Livonia, MI

Graduation: May 2008 GPA: 3.65

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Major: Logistics Management

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