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Andre Savoy

Columbia, South Carolina ***** 336-***-**** ******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/andre-savoy

SUMMARY

A dedicated and accomplished logistics coordinator with extensive experience in production planning, supplier relationship management, order planning, warehouse operations, process improvement, and customer service. Displays a proven ability to develop and implement efficient transportation management systems and negotiate contracts that drive cost savings. A versatile leader adept at managing complex logistics and production processes across multiple facilities, delivering innovative solutions that support operational excellence.

EXPERIENCE

INTERSTATE RESOURCES (D.B.A. DS SMITH) Atlanta, Georgia

Regional Logistics / Supplier Relation Manager 2016-2025

·Established logistics network servicing two paper mills and 12 packaging facilities.

·Installed and trained shipping managers on TMS software in each facility.

·Brought all carriers under either MCA or FBA contracts.

·Established RFP process managing all contracted lanes across network.

·Created dedicated contracts for five of network’s packaging plants.

·Provided TMS and carrier support for all locations in network.

·Traveled to all locations, looking for savings projects to meet savings budget.

INTERSTATE SOUTHERN PACKAGING Columbia, South Carolina

Logistics Coordinator 2013-2016

·Established new planning, customer service, shipping departments, and warehouse management process.

·Performed production planning and purchasing of paper.

·Oversaw transportation contract negotiations and daily relations with carriers.

·Executed warehouse operations coordination with on-site management including inventory replenishment, transportation from warehouse to customers operating on just-in-time methodology.

·Supervised seven employees.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHCORR PACKAGING, Asheboro, North Carolina, Logistics Coordinator, 1995-2013. Established new planning, customer service, and shipping departments. Performed production planning and purchasing of paper. Oversaw transportation contract negotiations and daily relations with carriers. Supervised 11 employees.

MONTCORR PACKAGING, Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada, Customer Service Manager, 1990-1995. Planned corrugator producing sheets to order for six different owners with maximum of 24-hour lead time. Led start-up of plant. Trained and supervised one customer service clerk. Purchased paper to be used for production.

BOIXCRAFT, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Production Planner, 1981-1990. Scheduled orders to be produced on corrugator, which produced corrugated carton sheets later converted into boxes for different plants. Purchased paper in different grades. Planned orders to be produced on 10 different machines while ensuring flow of product on floor was continuous and customer orders were delivered on time.

MITCHEL-LINCOLN, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Production Scheduler, 1979-1981. Scheduled orders to be produced on corrugator, which produced corrugated carton sheets later converted into boxes. Purchased paper in different grades. Promoted to production planner consisting of planning orders to be produced on 10 different machines while ensuring flow of product on floor was continuous and customer orders were delivered on time.

EDUCATION

Repentigny, Quebec, Canada

Bookkeeping

CERTIFICATION

CPSM, ISM, 2021

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Suite, Kiwi, Corrugated Technologies

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and French

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