Logistics Manager Experience: 7+ years Education: Masters of Business Administration Location: Lawrenceville, GA Salary: $65 - $70K

• Motivated professional with over 7 years of experience in the logistics and shipping industry • Proven track record of providing input and analysis in a collaborative manner to maximize business processes and procedures. Professional experience focused on implementing transportation designs, using mil runs, finding cost savings, and managing multiple projects • Recognized as an effective manager with solid multi-level communications skills and a deep commitment to quality performance, on-time delivery, and cost containment • Able to identify and resolve specific issues to achieve logistics objectives and build client trust • Adept at working with and leading a diverse group of people to implement change, create efficient logistics solutions, and make an impact. Strong team player with a motivating leadership style


Long Description

Logistics Manager | Director of Operations | Transportation Manager
  • Motivated professional with over 7 years of experience in the logistics and shipping industry
  • Proven track record of providing input and analysis in a collaborative manner to maximize business processes and procedures. Professional experience focused on implementing transportation designs, using mil runs, finding cost savings, and managing multiple projects
  • Recognized as an effective manager with solid multi-level communications skills and a deep commitment to quality performance, on-time delivery, and cost containment
  • Able to identify and resolve specific issues to achieve logistics objectives and build client trust
  • Adept at working with and leading a diverse group of people to implement change, create efficient logistics solutions, and make an impact. Strong team player with a motivating leadership style
 
Leadership / Technical Skills:
  • Servant Leadership
  • Business Strategy
  • Data Analysis
  • Account Management
  • Six Sigma Training
  • Lotus Notes
  • Cross-Functional Communications
  • AS-400
  • KPI’s
  • JDA Transportation Management Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • IBM Discover Database
 
Key Contributions
  • Reduced customer transportation costs by $5MM by designing 3 unique and innovative projects
  • Completed Six Sigma Training; 2 projects acknowledged as Six Sigma
  • Implemented innovative business strategy that generated revenue and reduced transportation cost from 4.8% of sales to 3.3 % of sales
 
Professional Experience
Lawrenceville, GA                                                                                                                           2013 to present
Logistics Manager (2017 to present)
On-Site Logistics Manager (2016-2017)
On-Site Logistics Analyst (2014-2016)
On-Site Logistics Technician (2013-2014)
  • Various roles for a multinational logistics company that specializes in the transportation of
  • all types of freight. Manage deliverables as defined in the project documents while exceeding customer’s expectations. Monitor performance and implement targeted project savings initiatives. Accountable for P&L, customer satisfaction, onboarding of new employees
  • Create reports to highlight performance metrics to customers. Worked with supply chain sub-contractors on various projects. Utilized Excel to determine the most efficient method to ship deliverables, eliminating rate quoting. Adjusted web portal to improve supplier compliance and functionality. Created an excel sheet to determine most efficient shipping method to transport domestic (Air, LTL, TL) and international (Air Parcel, Air Freight, Ocean) shipments using contracted rates, location, weight and value to book shipments with carriers. Updated and maintained monthly Global KRI reports
  • Recommended supply chain improvements to executive level team which resulted in improved processes
  • Reduced customer transportation costs by $5MM by utilizing backhauls to pick up supplier shipments, rails instead of trucks, and shipping air instead of LTL
  • Established a process and format for tracking On Time Delivery (OTD) by obtaining and documenting carrier feedback on reasons for any delays and failed deliveries;
  • OTD improved from 88.3 % to 98.5 %
  • On-boarded over 20 new carriers that provided better fit and transportation rates
  • Recipient of “Employee of the Month” and recognized as a team player
Nashville, TN                                                                                                                                                     2010 - 2012
Regional Customer Service Representative, Manger-in-Training
  • Developed unique solutions to complex business problems for a national trucking company
  • Received load tenders and provided best alternate options to move the load. Gave competitive pricing and per mile rates to customers. Scheduled pick up and deliveries utilizing driver hours of service laws and prevented drivers from sitting idle, while waiting to be loaded or unloaded. Assisted planning trucks on loads taking into account driver availability and hours of service, appointment and transit times, and deadhead miles
  • Created an automated report that updated tracking and ETAs for customers
  • Managed the region of ME, CT, MA, and NH, increasing profits by 8 %
Franklin, TN                                                                                                                                                       2007-2009
Merchandising Lead / Customer Service Agent
  • Provided excellent customer service for a multinational electronics retail company
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create unique product displays to increase sales
  • Communicated effectively with team members to achieve sales goals. Conducted security and cycle counts consistently to evaluate inventory
 
Operations / Logistics Internships
Louisville, KY                                                                                                                                      Summer 2004 and 2005
Marketing / Planning Intern
  • Internship focused on the marketing initiatives for a large public transportation company
  • Collected data using Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for Transit Authority of River City’s Ridership Survey. Conducted substantial analysis of marketing data using PDA devices and
  • PC software to determine best ways to leverage resources to support initiatives and measure performance outcomes
Memphis, TN                                                                                                                                                    Summer 2003
Shipping Center Intern
  • Internship focused on shipping initiatives for an international shipping company. Assisted with projects that targeted process flow and quality assurance
 
Education
SOUTHERN NEW UNIVERITY, Hookset, NH (Online) (Expected Graduation: September 2018)
Master of Business Administration
Concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Business Administration
Concentration in E-Business and Supply Chain Management
Community Involvement
Habitat for Humanity | Nashville, TN, Stone Mountain, GA | 2012 – 2017
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway | Hendersonville, TN, Lawrenceville, GA | 2012 – 2017
Relay for Life |Memphis, TN/ Nashville, TN | 2012 – 2016
Voters Registration Drive | Nashville, TN | 2004 – 201