Transportation Manager

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUESTED AND APPRECIATED

JOHN A. SOUCY

Las Vegas, NV 89178

• Residence: 760-***-**** • Cell: 714-***-**** • *********@***.***

DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS

Third Party Logistics ~ Supply Chain Management ~ Transportation Services

Domestic & International ~ Private Fleet/Warehousing/Distribution ~ Pricing/Contracts

• Organized and resourceful professional with extensive experience in all facets of logistics management and operations.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing effective processes and directing logistics functions for multi-million dollar projects within Fortune 500 companies.

• Creative problem solver with proven ability to generate revenue growth, develop and implement cost effective processes and procedures and meet or exceed highly challenging organizational goals and objectives

• Proven developer, trainer and leader of high performing teams. Hold a BS degree in Transportation and Logistics Management.

ADDITIONAL KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mentoring & Coaching Customer Relationship Management Marketing/Sales Promotion

Processes & Procedures Regulatory Compliance Total Quality Management (TQM)

Strategic Planning & Budgets E-Commerce (E-Com) Project & Operations Management

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CHARLOTTE RUSSE, INC. - San Diego, California 2006 - 2010

Major mall-based retailer of fashionable, value-priced apparel and accessories.

Director of Logistics

Provided management direction and leadership to all logistics and transportation operations of a major retailer with 548 stores throughout 45 states and Puerto Rico. Developed and negotiated acquisition of transportation services to support 3PL distribution center and store operations including but not limited to third party logistics warehousing, trucking and logistics services. Managed $21M budget. Developed SOPs to insure distribution/logistics optimization.

• Developed and implemented freight management initiatives resulting in $5.3M annual freight cost reduction, 100% tracking visibility increase and $600K broker fee reduction.

• Developed and implemented a clothes hanger reuse process resulting in $800K annual savings.

• Implemented process to support store construction department by converting construction material deliveries from will-call pricing to delivered pricing resulting in 50% transportation cost saving and 97% on-time deliveries.

GATEWAY COMPUTER - San Diego and Irvine, California 2004 - 2006

Major manufacturer and retailer of personal and laptop computers, acquired by Acer in 2007.

Logistics Program Manager

Complete management responsibility for domestic and international operational logistics. Managed a $72M multi-mode global transportation portfolio. Negotiated and managed procurement of transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. Managed relationships with 3PL partners. Managed on-line commerce (E-Com). Managed inbound and outbound LTL, TL and heavy airfreight operations. Subject Matter Expert for Oracle TMS implementation, worked extensively with SAP and JD Edwards ERP systems.

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EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Continued)

APPLE COMPUTER - Elk Grove, California 2001 - 2004

US-based multinational designer, manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics and software products.

Logistics Manager

Managed all global track and trace operations of finished goods from manufacturer or distribution center to retail stores and end users. Organized processes for ISO certification and held oversight responsibility for NAFTA regulatory updates. Provided monthly transportation performance analysis for each distribution center. Led monthly and quarterly review meetings with carriers and service providers. Managed $150M annual budget.

• Negotiated pricing and service agreements resulting in $3M annual savings.

• Developed and implemented management initiatives for export compliance operations resulting in $2M annual savings on a $27M annual budget.

• Developed and implemented business strategies to reduce outside cargo insurance cost resulting in 17% savings.

• Developed and implemented initiatives to improve on time deliveries resulting in increase from less than 98.5% to virtually 100% on-time delivery.

GYMBOREE - Burlingame, California 1998 - 2001

International retailer of unique, high quality products.

Director of Transportation

Designed, implemented and managed transportation strategies to support operations of 600 retail stores within the US, Canada and Ireland. Managed $25M annual budget. Served as point of contact for all transportation strategies regarding domestic and international carrier performance. Provided management direction and leadership to team of 17 employees.

• Developed, implemented and maintained management and negotiation processes regarding international carriers, ocean, air and brokerage contracts resulting in $3M reduction in ocean and air freight costs.

• Developed and implemented transportation management strategy resulting in $2M (20%) cost reduction and on-time delivery increase from 87% to 98% within 2 years.

HERMAN MILLER - Zeeland, Michigan 1987 - 1998

Leading provider of office furniture and related products and services.

International and Domestic Transportation Manager

Provided management direction and leadership to all transportation operations including transportation cost analysis, negotiations and optimization. Participated in and supported cross-functional project teams for operational start-ups in new markets. Developed, implemented and maintained processes to ensure meeting or surpassing ISO9000 certification requirements.

• Negotiated and implemented pricing structure and utilization of company trucking fleet for cross country transportation resulting in more than $1.5M savings.

EDUCATION

BS, Transportation & Logistics Management, Hamilton University, Evanston, Wyoming

US Army Reserve, SP-5, Logistics & Transportation

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Management Skills for Successful Supervisors, Performance Income Management-Focus on Continuous Improvement, Basic Personnel Law, People Centered Approach, Dimension of Diversity Workshop, Customer Focus

KEY WORDS FOR OPTICAL SCANNING

Materials Handling, Production, Materials Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Production Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Plant Layout, Plant Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, Machinery Maintenance, Safety Engineering, Labor Control, Methods & Standards, TQM (Ttl Quality), Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Manpower Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Process Control, Technology Transfer, Regulatory Compliance, Purchasing, Transportation, Traffic Management, Fleet Management, Distribution Operations, Order Processing, Logistics, Materials Management, Warehousing, Materials Handling, Warehouse Layout, Equipment Planning, New Account Sales, Field Liaison, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Customer Relations, Direct Sales, Territory Development, Account Maintenance, Sales Management, Sales Analysis, Distributor Relations, Sales Recruiting, Sales Administration, Strategic Alliances, Development, Packaging, Sales Promotion, Advertising, Market Research & Analysis, Product Management, Brand Management, New Product, Business Development, New Product Introduction, Forecasting, Pricing, Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Banking Relations, Stockholder Relations, Equity-Debt Mgmt., Cash Management, Insurance, Pension & Fundament, Credit & Collections, Taxes, Treasury, Investment, Cost Control, Budgets, Reports, Accounting, Analysis, Forecasting, Planning, EDP Systems, Audits, Mgt. Information Systems, Project Management, Info. Systems Upgrade, Computer Operations, Accounting Systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Computer/Telecommunications, Technical Support, Training, Supervision, Facilities/Leases, Vehicles/Fleet, Systems and Procedures, Security, Branch Openings, Real Estate Site Selection, Purchasing & Distrib., Project Management, Public Relations, Community Affairs, Government Relations, Financial Community Relations, Association Relations, Research & Appraisal, Corporate Publications, Corporate Identity, Safety, Collective Bargaining, Labor Negotiations, Employee Coaching, Recruiting, Training, Evaluation, Selection, Orientation, Compensation, Benefits, Wage & Rate Analysis, Work Schedule Control, Organization Planning & Development, HR Allocation, Planning & Forecasting, Counseling, Recreation, Outplacement/Industrial Relations, Employee Mentoring, EEO Compliance, Litigation, Patents, Leases, Compliance, Labor, Taxes, Documentation, Incorporation, Records, Shareholder Proxies, Legislative Affairs, Board of Directors, Activities & Resolutions, Preparation of, Legal Instruments, Shareholder Relations, EEO Compliance, Security, Regulatory Compliance, Basic Research, Applied Research, Product Development, Process Development, Manufacturing/Engineering, Advanced Development, Product Re-engineering, Product Design, Prototype Engineering, Product Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Sales Assistance, Product Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineering, Structural Engineering, Test Engineering, Communications, Process Engineering, Contract Administration, Research Planning, Product Applications, Laboratory Management, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships

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