Transportation & Logistics

John J Scimeca

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Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Objective:

To pursue a new and challenging opportunity within the supply chain industry in which my knowledge and skills may be utilized to benefit my employer and also challenge myself to succeed and achieve a higher, more effective role within the team I am part of.

Professional History

Restaurant Depot, Chicago IL

Transportation & Logistics Manager 08/2007 – 10/2007

 Responsible for two direct reports.

 Responsible for the training, mentoring and performance appraisals of Logistics associates.

 Accomplished successful implementation of a new Regional Transportation & Logistics department.

 Negotiated, purchased, contracted and on-boarded Truckload, Inter-Modal, Flatbed & Refrigerated transportation services.

 Achieved an estimated $250,000 annual cost savings in transportation budget through lane renegotiations during first month.

 Implemented carrier score carding and load tracking processes.

 Analyzed transportation network for cost ineffectiveness and implemented improvements.

 Negotiated vendor freight terms on behalf of Product Merchants.

 Developed point to point carrier routing matrix.

 Analyzed shipping lanes for continuous move or consolidation opportunities.

 Negotiated and resolved carrier billing issues.

True Value Company, Chicago IL

Transportation Analyst, Inbound 04/2005 – 08/2007

 Managed inbound carrier and 3PL relationships.

 Negotiated, purchased and contracted Truckload, LTL, Inter-Modal and Small Parcel transportation services as needed.

 Executed and maintained carrier contracts as well as maintained DC-DC routing matrix based on least cost carrier solutions.

 Managed inbound transportation issues and provided cost effective solutions including ownership of special needs situations regarding time critical services required by customers both internal and external.

 Performed ongoing analysis to determine underlying causes of freight cost trends, identified inefficiencies, non-compliance and other opportunities for improvement as well as the tracking and auditing of inbound carrier performance to meet True Value’s expectations and goals.

 Recommended process improvements for transportation issues affecting market, customer and sales initiatives.

 Worked with and educated internal Merchandising Analyst/Purchasing staff to identify vendor non-compliance issues in relationship to non-cost effective routings and reduce unnecessary expedited services.

 Maintained small parcel inbound program for True Value vendors and small parcel discount program for True Value members.

 Served as team project point person for special needs expedites or emergency issues.

DSC Logistics, Des Plaines IL

Transportation Planner 03/2002 – 04/2005

 Obligated and responsible to achieve and maintain the highest service standards possible to our customers by providing least cost shipping options and on time delivery performance through these options.

 Built and maintained solid working relationships with our carrier base, established and maintained superior service levels and also accountability for these levels.

 Responsible for the transportation load planning and shipment management of two production plants and six distribution centers which generate over 3,000+ loads and 1.5 million+ outbound packages per month.

 Negotiated and confirmed spot rates with carriers as needed.

 Coordinated, consolidated and scheduled truckload and LTL shipments based on least cost shipping options.

 Updated and maintained Transportation Management Systems and utilize I2 Transportation Optimizer program for load planning/tendering and effective shipment consolidation to achieve least cost goals.

Federal Express Corporation, Buffalo Grove IL

Dispatch/On-Road Operations Manager 08/1999 - 12/2001

 Responsible for the daily operation and the on-road management of a FedEx pickup and delivery fleet of 80+ couriers and 1600+ customers.

 Contributed to the reduction of on-road overtime and to the steady increase of on-road productivity and performance.

 Responsible for route design and restructuring to better suit the stations daily operational needs and to run at a peak and efficient performance level.

 Responsible for assisting the station in holiday planning and also designing new systems and methods to better operate and improve productivity for those days.

 Responsible for training the couriers in daily working methods, practices, truck functions and equipment functions.

 Assisted in developing and designing new operational plans and policies to overall assist the corporation and further improve general productivity and performance.

 Responsible for maintaining and overseeing that our courier fleet achieved the highest customer service levels possible to our customers.

Federal Express Corporation, Elk Grove Village IL

Courier/Team Leader 07/1997 - 08/1999

 Responsible for the pickup and delivery of time sensitive packages.

 Responsible for routing domestic and international shipments.

 Provided information about all aspects of FedEx’s services, rates and policies.

 Responsible for generating new accounts and customer automation leads.

 Maintained 30+ regular pickups with the addition of 25+ daily customer requested added stops.

 Trained new couriers on FedEx procedures and methods on performing daily route and general work functions.

 Assisted our group manager in maintaining his workgroup when he was not available or whenever necessary.

Additional Professional Information

 Working knowledge and the daily use of Microsoft Windows and an IBM AS400 system.

 Familiarization and working knowledge with the daily use of Microsoft Office products.

Education

College Of DuPage 08/1992 - 06/1995

 Major—Business Management

 Minor—Computer Information Systems

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