Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Experienced Transportation and Logistics professional in domestic and international supply chain management and in all aspects of carrier operations. Excel in managing quality, performance, and cost. Creating solutions resulting in the reduction of operating expenses and increased customer satisfaction. Specialties: Core Competencies: Cost Analysis, Manage Cost Reduction Programs, Problem Solving, Logistics Planning, Analytical, Detailed Oriented, Customer Service, Vendor and Staff Relations,Global Logistics, and D.O.T. regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in global logistics and supply chain management.
Arranged daily check calls on all assigned less than truckload, truckload, and intermodal shipments. Documented and communicated issues to Customer Service. Scheduled pick-up and delivery appoitments. Keyed shipment data into the TMS. Posted shipments on load boards.
Prepare and process export documentation according to customs regulations,laws, and procedures. Monitor and trace shipments to final destination. Analyze Letters of Credit.
Supervised, dispatched, and tracked drivers on a daily basis. Initiated, developed, and increased weekly truckload volumes. Monitored and tracked transportation shipments from inception to final delivery. Used professional judgment to identify problems and recommended changes to ensure customer satisfaction. Built and maintained professional relationships with carriers, customers, and other carrier partners. Negotiated rates based on the company's profitability requirements. Increased backhaul efficiencies by generating a 90% backhaul ratio. 99% on time delivery to core accounts. Directed staff performing repairs and maintenance of tractors and trailers to DOT standards. Recommended changes in trailer utilization to increase revenue.
Utilized all modes of transportation to move canned vegetables from plants and warehouses to customers and regional distribution centers. Published freight rate manuals which included carload rates / routings, truckload carriers / rates, schedules,minimum order requirments, loss/ damage resolution. This tool was utilized by customers, brokers,and company personnel. Served as key logistics resource by presenting operational key factors, results, and processes to all functional units of company. Developed and implemented cost model for transportation budgets. Validated retail delivered pricing models on a national program. Managed the USDA bid process.