Project Manager Business Partner

Larry French

Jamestown, NC 336-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/larry-french-656042b

TRANSPORTATION ANALYST

Strategic, resourceful, results-driven operations professional offering expertise in evaluating and identifying problem areas and budget deviations in the company’s transportation and supply network to upgrade system and process efficiencies. Innovative business partner, quick learner, and creative / problem-solving project manager with strong time management skills who is known for building and maintaining positive, productive relationships to collect / interpret data, evaluate the efficiency of transits, identify faults, and prepare recommendations to streamline transportation methods to save the company time and money. Collaborative leader, effective communicator, and individual contributor with demonstrated successes in partnering with diverse, cross-functional teams to quickly identify logistics bottlenecks and devise cost-effective solutions to deliver process improvements, streamlined efficiencies, optimized productivity, and maximized profitability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication Customer Service Best Practices Continuous Process Improvements Reporting Research

Documentation Vendor Management

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MS Office – Excel, Word Supply Replenishment Computerized WMS, TMS, Transportation Optimization Systems SAP

HP IBM Office 2010 JD Edwards AS-400 MRP EDI Requirements Assessments Troubleshooting Quality

Assurance Risk Identification / Mitigation Compliance Analytics Metrics Legal / Regulatory Guidelines

EXPERIENCE

Deployed Services (Federal Contract Worker) 03/2024 - Currently

Procurement Specialist

Prioritize assignments in accordance with guidance while meeting established deadlines

Communicate potential solutions and business problems to management

Assist with suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement-related problems and issues

Familiarize with and utilize the database of each preferred supplier, capabilities, and industry dynamics

Assist sourcing strategies that drive cost reduction and process improvement within the department, and throughout the company

Collaborate with other departments to identify and maintain resources needed to provide an effective supply chain

Analyze current procedures; suggest improvements to leaders to increase the efficiency of the procurement process and profitability for the company

Support management policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; communicate enhancement concepts to existing processes

Learn and perform pricing negotiation for purchased items and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies

Identify inefficiencies in procurement; recommend/present solutions to address these issues

Perform procurement functions such as requesting quote, reviewing, pricing, generating purchase orders, and finalizing deliveries

Derive savings via volume, recurring, and pre-negotiated arrangements

Coordinate with staff and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate arrival of products and services

Assist with Site locations to ensure suppliers are performing per their requirements

Other duties as assigned

Deployed Services (Federal Contract Worker) 10/2023 - Currently

Inventory and Logistics Coordinator

Inventory Coordinator

•Ensure inventory is stored properly for inventory type (ex: sensitive electronics are temperature controlled)

•Perform physical count of inventory on job sites and at facilities.

•Ensure physical counts are recorded in inventory management system; reconcile inaccurate information.

•Assist in developing shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.

•Teach shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.

•Audit job site to ensure adherence to shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.

•Work with purchasing to consider fiscally responsible options for shipping current stock or purchasing new.

•Reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports.

•Assign assets as needed.

•Manage asset reservations.

•Be the SME on the loose item inventory module in the inventory system.

•Create reports as necessary.

z Transportation Coordinator

Oversee and manage transit and delivery operations, ensuring exceptions are addressed promptly.

Conduct comprehensive Delivery Reviews with carriers, fostering collaborative problem-solving to mitigate issues.

Perform physical count of inventory on job sites and at facilities.

Efficiently troubleshoot and rectify carrier-related concerns, including but not limited to pre-delivery, post-delivery, and in-transit challenges.

Analyze logistic trends, identifying and executing improvement strategies to enhance efficiency.

Develop and maintain detailed carrier scorecards to track and evaluate service performance.

Generate and present monthly reports on carrier performance to internal stakeholders.

Verify order billing accuracy and address discrepancies.

Maintain stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all communications with carriers.

Collaborate closely with internal departments to prioritize customer satisfaction.

Perform ad-hoc analytics and reporting to support decision-making processes.

Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with carriers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

GXO LOGISTICS, INC. 07/2021 – 05/2023 Transportation Analyst

Assisted the Manager, Transportation as needed.

•Created and enforced Transportation and logistics policies, including project management of special projects.

•Performed general logistics operational duties, including managing domestic / international shipments and associated documentation and report development and analysis.

•Performed duties outside of normal business hours to manage demand from a global client base.

•Designed and developed logistics plans.

•Interfaced with IT, engineering, and operations when designing / implementing logistics plans.

•Assisted with, influenced the development of, and used corporate computerized WMS, TMS, and Transportation optimization systems.

XPO 08/2014 – 07/2021 Transportation Analyst

Supported the Manager, Transportation with the creation and enforcement of Transportation and logistics policies, including project management of special projects.

•Performed general logistics operational duties, including managing domestic / international shipments and associated documentation and report development / analysis.

•Managed demand from the global client base by executing duties outside of normal business hours.

•Designed and developed logistics plans.

•Interfaced with IT, engineering, and operations when designing / implementing logistics plans.

•Assisted with, influenced the development of, and used corporate computerized WMS, TMS, and Transportation optimization systems.

Larry French 336-***-**** Page 2

POLO RALPH LAUREN 10/2012 – 08/2014 Logistics Coordinator

Delivered multi-stop load planning for all North American routes, coordinated pick-ups, and deliveries, and communicated / coordinated with other departments within the organization.

•Spearheaded load planning by using SAP to coordinate all tasks related to load planning and route-building of multi-stop truck loads delivering to all Consignees, Agents, and Vendors in the United States and Canada. Used working knowledge of inbound merchandise, inventory, time / distance calculations, the in-house order management system, and order demand requirements to plan efficient, cost-effective transportation routes which provided the highest level of order fulfillment. Worked with resolute and for-hire transportation carriers to provide timely deliveries, pick-ups, and high-yield revenue commercial back-hauls.

•Championed vendor pick-ups, aligning all tasks related to the coordination of transportation to pick up Member merchandise from the Vendors, including arranging appointments, scheduling transportation, and follow-up communications.

•Drove inventory management, ensuring that in-house and inbound inventory moved through the system as quickly and efficiently as possible by planning and routing transportation to relieve inventory and deliver merchandise to the Clubs / Members as soon as possible.

HONDA JET 03/2012 – 05/2012 Materials / Production Control Specialist

Planned, printed, and delivered orders via the MRP system.

•Proofed orders to verify correct drawing reference called out and accurate Bill of Material listed.

•Tracked production orders through subassemblies, verifying proper procedures occurred to enhance the speed of delivery to the production floor.

•Acted as point of contact to coordinate materials availability issues and provided regularly scheduled updates of material availability to manufacturing and management. • Interpreted MRP output to verify proper routing workflows were in place to satisfy production requirements.

AMERICAN AIRLINES 02/2012 – 05/2012 Materials Expeditor

Tracked information regarding all required outside process parts and material requirements, as well as getting outside vendor delivery dates on parts being returned. • Provided physical routing of the manufactured parts to the next process for in-house or used outside services to complete the parts manufacturing process. • Identified the needed assemblies, hardware, and parts to support the Interior Fabrication Area.

TYCO 12/2009 – 02/2011 Materials Analyst

Oversaw the daily planning, scheduling, and loading of the Automotive Product Group (APG) manufacturing locations.

•Monitored the daily material planning, purchase order placement, and order acknowledgment, followed up on deliveries /confirmations, and expedited as necessary.

•Utilized computerized and automated systems such as SAP, HP, IBM, Microsoft Excel, and Word / Office 2010 to accomplish tasks. • Oversaw the daily planning, scheduling, and loading of the Automotive Product Group (APG) manufacturing locations.

POLO RALPH LAUREN 01/2009 – 10/2009 Transportation Analyst

Managed the coordination of returned freight, provided rate and lane analysis as requested, and identified cost-reduction opportunities to increase operational efficiencies.

•Interacted with various managers to ensure that optimal route guide and adequate carrier capacity were available, ensured that route guide lanes were established, and route guide lane and ERP systems were updated.

•Managed the coordination of returned freight, provided rate and lane analysis as requested, and identified cost- reduction opportunities to increase operational efficiencies.

Larry French 336-***-**** Page 3

HOME MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL 05/2008 – 08/2008 Materials Analyst

Oversaw the daily analysis of factories in China that produced furniture for Sam Lawrence and Pulaski Furniture. • Maintained the scheduling / releases to the factories and expedited materials from the warehouse to the customers when needed.

•Utilized systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail to accomplish tasks.

•Provided excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

DANA INCORPORATED Materials Planner

Maintained the daily material and production for the manufacturing floor.

•Oversaw the development of manufacturing schedules to meet ship-to orders to the customers and to meet the company’s month-end numbers that were forecasted by the corporate office.

•Maintained daily communication with the plant management, suppliers, and customers on daily issues. •

Utilized computerized systems such as JD Edwards, AS-400, Microsoft Word, MRP, and EDI to accomplish tasks. Maintained the daily material and production for the manufacturing floor.

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Contact this candidate