Driven Transportation Manager boasting 21-year history managing timely transit of commercial and industrial goods. Well-versed in scheduling, dispatching and routing to mitigate delays and protect drivers and clients. In-depth knowledge of transport rules and regulations.
Skills
Transportation/Logistics Management
Process Improvement
Information Technology
Policy/Procedure Development
Linehaul Structuring
Cost Reduction
Interviewing/Hiring
Leadership
Project Management
5S
Lean
Teamwork
Self-motivation/Adaptability
Microsoft Suites
Communication
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Accounting, Meetings
Streamline, Order management
Business systems, Organizational
Computer use, Policies
Conflict Resolution, Procedure Development
Contracts, Process Improvement
Cost Reduction, Processes
Customer service, Project Management
Delivery, Quality
Designing, Quality improvement
Drivers, Receiving
Driving, Reporting
Financial, Research
Hiring, Routing
Hub, Safety
Human resources, Sales
Information systems, Scanners
Information Technology, Shipping
Leadership, Teamwork
Letters, Time Management
Logistics, Employee training
Managing, Transportation
Materials, Workflow
Work History
Operations Management Linehaul Coordinator, 09/2019 - Current R+L Carriers – City, STATE,
Manage line hauls for multiple terminals throughout a region.
Work with terminals to manage and move freight according to schedule to achieve on-time delivery for the customer.
Bill intermodal shipments.
Dispatch drivers.
Customer service calls/check calls with carriers.
Negotiate transportation rates or services.
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
Developing geographical specific plans to ensure service standards are achieved in the most economical means possible.
Reduce partial and empty dispatches by managing freight flow and resources.
Direct the use of Purchased Transportation and Intermodal.
Corporate Logistics Coordinator, 06/2018 - 09/2019 US-Cargo – City, STATE,
Daily design of the Linehaul structure for US Cargo.
Part of the onboarding new customer’s team for US Cargo.
Setup and run conference calls both internal and external with customers.
Coordinate between customers and internal teams on customer needs.
Perform research, study trends, and give feedback to customers and internal teams.
Local-level route design and implementation for final mile delivery.
Daily communication with all terminals and management teams for US Cargo.
Work closely with IT on issues or new setups.
Project work performed:.
Implementation of new TMS software.
Worked on the design/testing team for Android app.
Put into place a new Project Management software.
Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
Negotiate transportation rates or services.
Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
As Corporate Logistics Coordinator for US Cargo, I have been part of many projects and new customer rollouts.
Continuously work to streamline inefficiencies within all departments and our linehaul structure.
Travel to all the different terminals and customer sites for a multitude of reasons.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Terminal Manger, 11/2014 - 06/2018 US-Cargo – City, STATE,
Manage 3 direct reports, 30 indirect reports, and 4 independent contractors.
Design and manage all line hauls for US-Cargo.
Planning and managing outbound volume for nightly hub operations.
Planning and managing all inbound receiving/ 3PL volumes for the US-Cargo Columbus terminal.
Managing all day to day operations of the Columbus terminal.
Managed hiring for the Columbus terminal.
Manage P&L for the Columbus terminal.
Helped identify many gaps in processes, improved workflow, and inefficiencies.
Designed a new route structure for the local Columbus routes.
Involved in several process improvement teams.
Part of the onboard process of several new customers.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Plan, organize or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
Direct and coordinate, through subordinates, activities of operations department to obtain use of equipment, facilities, and human resources.
Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, or computer use.
Implement schedule and policy changes.
While Terminal Manager for US Cargo, we implemented many changes to the operation of the terminal, especially in regards to how its nightly hub operation ran.
Using a team of people we changed how the nightly hub operations were designed and run that cut anywhere from one to two hours a night in time and about which equated out to about $118,000 a year in savings.
Transportation Lead/Dispatcher, 08/2000 - 11/2014 OfficeMax – City, STATE,
Designing and Planning of 20 private fleet routes.
Covering all routes as needed.
Aiding in the start-up of all new customer delivery service.
Logging all TABS, SPINS, and GEMBA documents.
Lean compliance.
Lead pre-shift meetings.
While at OfficeMax I worked on several projects such as onboarding new customers, traveling, and training at other facilities.
Helped roll out the implementation of new scanners and POD program for the Columbus location along with several other locations across the US.
Safety Committee member, with a 10-year safe driving record.
I received several positive letters from customers in regards to the work that I performed.
Education
HS Diploma: , Expected in - St. Vincent-St. Mary HS - Akron, OH GPA:
: , Expected in 1999 - - , GPA:
Additional Information
Awards
, 10 years of safe driving award
Several Customer Services awards
The employee of the Month awards
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