Supply Chain Business Development

Address: ** ***** ***** ****, **********, CT *****, United States Email address: **********@*****.*** Paul Bogardus

PROFILE

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with 9 years of experience in the logistics industry. Proven track record of driving fiscal results through decisive leadership and high-performance team building. Skilled in implementing fresh ideas to improve efficiency and adapt to changing environments. Strong communicator with a talent for developing relationships with external partners. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven work environments and excels at problem- solving and providing proactive solutions. Experienced in 3PL warehousing and freight moves.

HIGHLIGHT OF

EXPERTISE

Operations

Strategic Planning &

Execution Vendor Management

Logistics Customer Satisfaction Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills Critical Thinking Training & Development Leadership Negotiation Business Development

Relationship

Management Decision Making Sales

3PL/ Supply Chain

Management

– SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Redwood Logistics

11/2021 – present

Lead a team of 2+ direct reports within the operations department Manage all day-to-day operations for multiple key customers, ensuring operational efficiency and exceeding customer contracts and specifications Conduct successful training and development initiatives for team members through one-on-one meetings, quarterly and annual performance reviews Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices for direct reports

Maintain performance expectations for operational excellence and cost reduction

Share relevant information and metrics with team to drive continual growth and improve decision-making skills

Enforce departmental rules and policies, effectively addressing escalated customer issues and build relationships through quarterly business reviews and conference calls

Monitor and analyze KPIs for key customers on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis

Manage carrier relationships and acquired contracted rates in collaboration with carrier management team

Logistics Manager

EXPERIENCE

Cultivate a team culture of accountability, inclusivity, and effective execution Encourage employee feedback through formal and informal channels Demonstrate excellent organizational and time-management skills Thrive in a team environment, collaborating and assisting others with effective conflict and complex problem resolution

Provide accurate customer-facing reports and client-centric data analytics and metrics

Coordinate with multiple team members across departments on tasks such as reporting, project operations, and compliance

Demonstrate ability to work autonomously and excel in a professional setting. Get Logistics

04/2021 – 09/2021

Oversaw all aspects of dispatching operations, including quoting, negotiating prices, and establishing new carrier contracts

Documented accounts utilizing track and trace and GLOBALTRANZ Software Partnered with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed expectations

Prioritized tasks and managed workload to prevent delays Maintained strong relationships between clients and vendors Improved company growth by implementing structural and procedural changes

Monitored logistic performance and benchmarked regularly to meet company objectives

Negotiated prices, terms, and conditions of agreements and contracts; executed agreements with suppliers

Interfaced between sites and suppliers/3PL to ensure prompt resolution of issues regarding delivery or quality

Evaluated industry trends and performed risk assessments; initiated actions to ensure continuity of supply chain

Operations Specialist Logistics

R & R Freight Services

08/2019 – 09/2020

Achieved a 3% increase in profit margin through strategic negotiation of competitive rates with carriers and development of new carrier relationships Managed all aspects of dispatching, including quoting, price negotiation, and establishment of new carrier contracts

Utilized track and trace and McLoed Software to document accounts Collaborated with clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and exceed expectations

Evaluated opportunities for process improvements and provided logistics solutions and recommendations

Prioritized tasks and managed workload efficiently to prevent delays Maintained strong relationships between clients and vendors Implemented structural and procedural changes to drive overall company growth

Monitored logistic performance and benchmarked regularly to meet company objectives

Negotiated prices, terms, and conditions of agreements and contracts with suppliers

Facilitated communication between sites and suppliers/3PL to ensure prompt resolution of delivery or quality issues

Conducted industry trend analysis and risk assessments to ensure supply chain continuity and initiate necessary actions

Truckload Logistics Manager

BTX Global Logistics

11/2011 – 07/2019

Successfully negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in a 3-5% increase in profit margin

Truckload Division Manager

EXPERIENCE

Developed and maintained new relationships with carriers to enhance profitability

Managed and coordinated over $1B in ground freight moves Oversaw all aspects of dispatching, including quoting, negotiation of prices, and establishing new carrier contracts

Updated 3PL portals with status changes and entered charges in a timely manner

Executed timely processing of billing, invoicing, and management of carrier claims

Provided extra supervision on high value freight, including status updates every four hours

Documented accounts utilizing BTX ship, track, and trace, and FedEx operating system

Partnered with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed expectations

Evaluated opportunities to streamline or execute process improvements, provided logistics solutions and recommendations, and implemented initiatives to meet overall corporate objectives

Prioritized tasks and managed workload accordingly to prevent delays Ensured compliance and stayed up to date with all TSA and Homeland Security regulations

Maintained strong relationships between clients and vendors to improve overall company growth

Monitored logistic performance and benchmarked on a regular basis to meet company objectives

Negotiated prices, terms, and conditions of agreements and contracts; executed agreements with suppliers

Acted as an interface between sites and suppliers to ensure prompt resolution of issues regarding delivery or quality

Evaluated industry trends and performed risk assessments; initiated actions to ensure continuity of supply chain

Routed international shipments for Sikorsky aircraft; documented charges and status changes

AWARDS

BTX Global Logistics

2017

Recipient of Top Domestic Sales Award

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