Palmer Huff

Regional Manager/IT Coordinator/Dispatch Manager @ Purple Mountain Solutions Inc. | IT solutions management

Faribault, Minnesota, United States

About

With over a decade of progressive leadership in logistics and IT management, I am currently spearheading initiatives at Purple Mountain Solutions Inc., focusing on manufacturing process improvement and warehouse management. My mission is to drive efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction through innovative IT solutions, reflecting our company's commitment to excellence. My analytical skills have been instrumental in reshaping our operational strategies, ensuring that we maintain a competitive edge while upholding the values and goals that define our organizational culture. In my dual role as Regional Manager and IT Coordinator, I manage the Minnesota courier hub and oversee IT solutions across multiple hubs, affecting positive change within and beyond our borders. My responsibilities include optimizing route logistics to ensure timely deliveries and leveraging technology to streamline the management of critical systems. Collaborating with vendors, I've strengthened our IT infrastructure, which has been pivotal in achieving our objective of delivering quality service and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Experience

  • Purple Mountain Solutions Inc. (Rochester, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid)
    • Regional Manager/IT Coordinator/Dispatch Manager
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Manage Courier hub in Minnesota. Manage IT solutions for entire company across 7 hubs in 2 states.

    • Information Technology Coordinator
      Feb 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

  • Hub Manager/IT Coordinator at Gold Cross Courier, Inc
    Feb 2017 - May 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Oversee daily operation of courier hub. Route drivers to ensure timely deliveries. Re-route as needed for priority shipments. Ensure quality service and maximize customer satisfaction. Oversee company IT systems, manage and maintain business critical systems. Coordinate system support thru vendors.

  • Hub Manager at Dunham Express
    Sep 2015 - Feb 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Manage daily operations to ensure product are delivered to various customer in a timely manner. Quickly reroute drivers as needed. Insure timely reporting of issues that could delay shipments

  • DME Technician at Allina Health
    Feb 2008 - Mar 2015 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    Install and train customers on use of DME/Home Oxygen. Coordinate daily operation to maximize time. Manage warehouse for branch to maximize product availability and control cost.

  • United States Air Force (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Computer Telecommunications Specialist
      1987 - 1994 · 7 yrs

      Computer Operations Trouble-shooting computer and communications systems Installing computer and telecommunication systems

    • Computer Telecommunications Specialist
      1987 - 1994 · 7 yrs