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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateKEVIN A. KORT Spirit Lake, IA Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLELinkedIn Profile: LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE SPECIALIZED LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SKILL SET: 15+ Years of Demonstrated Experience in Logistics Management, Project Planning, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, and Global Inventory Management Roles with 5+ Years Managing a Logistics Team Outstanding Ability to Manage a High Volume of Duties while Maintaining Emphasis on Stellar Teamwork, Safety, and On-Time Completion Strong Experience Reviewing Documents to Ensure Accuracy, Standardization,, Resources, and Timeframe Detailed Understanding of a Manufacturing Operation and Required Inbound/Outbound Logistics Possess Excellent People Skills with Strong Active Listening, People Development and Communication Skills Experience Collaborating with All Backgrounds and Organizational Levels Detail-Oriented Logistics Manager Consistently Recognized for Collaborating with Teams and Introducing Effective Ways to Drive Down Costs, Increase Productivity, and Reach Organizational Goals Outstanding Background in the Food Production Industry Possess a Positive Can-do Attitude with Exceptional Time-Management and Customer Service Skills Specialties include Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Sales, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Team Management, and Negotiations Well Respected by Team Members, Customers, and Managers PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEREMBRANDT FOODS Logistics Manager 2017 to 2023 Actively managed day to day dispatching and logistics function, exercising judgment to make modifications to deliveries to ensure the maximum number of successful deliveries were achieved each day. Acted as a key point of escalation for logistics issues and troubleshooting. Partnered with 3rd party vendors to provide transportation coverage, working with transportation partners to establish stable, steady consistent service delivery and accountability against mutually agreed upon SLAs. Managed financial responsibility to ensure cost and time effective solutions are planned and implemented. Achieved daily KPI metrics including responsiveness, turnaround time, and others. Managed a team of logistics professionals and dispatchers, including performance development, scheduling, and training, employee relations, timecards, etc. Ensured positive dispatcher engagement and development through timely and effective feedback. Drove logistics process development and improvements. Evaluated and recommended efficiencies related to moving inbound and outbound goods such as rail routings, equipment and mode selection, asset tracking, and utilization optimization. Developed, managed, and expanded core stable of transportation modes. TECTA AMERICA (formerly CEI Roofing) Office Manager & Lead Estimator 2012 to 2017 Procured quotes from vendors on material, equipment, subcontractors, etc. Collaborated with production team on costs for production, ensuring projects were within scope, budget, and timeframe. Reviewed construction documents such as contracts, plans, and specs for estimated projects, ensuring accuracy. Maintained repair and estimate bid log on projects. Stayed up to date with knowledge on commercial and residential roofing such as TPO, PVC, composition, metal, custom, slate, etc.NESTLE PURINA PETCARE CO. 22 YearsLogistics Manager, Denver (2000 to 2012) Managed transportation of all outbound finished goods consisting of 100+ full truck loads outbound finished goods and all rail and truck inbound raw ingredients for approx. 1,400 tons of pet food being produced daily. Was responsible for management of all raw ingredients and packing supplies for the manufacturing plant producing 1,400 tons of pet food a day. Supervised and managed 15 to 20 hourly fork truck drivers per shift (24-7 operation with 3 shifts per day). Directly managed and mentored 1 warehouse manager, 3 warehouse supervisors, and 3 warehouse clerks within the Kevin Kort (resume continued)warehouse department and 4 customer service/transportation clerks and 1 transportation manager within the transportation department. Managed a transportation budget in excess of $10M annually and warehouse budget in excess of $7M annually. Managed daily order fulfillment of over 100 full truck load shipments. Negotiated outbound freight contracts with common truck load carriers and railroads. Interfaced daily with customers and internal sales group, providing outstanding customer service and support. Managed daily warehousing of over 1,100 tons of finished product from production. Coordinated export shipments worldwide and monitored inbound rail shipments of raw ingredients. Managed/audited freight payments. Managed daily tracking of all outbound shipments. Participated in union negotiations. Key Achievements:o Successfully implemented intermodal program resulting in annual freight savings of $1.5M. o Reduced warehouse shipping supply costs by $2K through effective program management and continuous improvement initiatives.o Headed the implementation of computerized warehouse system that was adopted division wide which increased warehouse productivity by 20% and decreased inventory variants by 35%. o Reduced international affiliates inventory carrying costs by 15% through J.I.T. program. o Successfully managed and completed 2 large warehouse expansion projects. o Implemented a program that converted interplant shipments from truck to rail resulting in a $5K freight savings. o Reduced air freight cost by working with freight forwarders resulting in an annual savings of $200K. o Implemented automated freight payments system payment system, reducing administrative costs $60K. o Improved on time arrivals of exports shipments by 20%. o Promoted 5 times to roles all over the country with increasing leadership responsibilities and strategic duties due to proven work ethic and prior-implemented initiatives. Director of Pet Products Export, St. Louis (2 Years) Logistics Manager, Atlanta (4 Years)Logistics Manager, Clinton (1 Year)Transportation Manager, Dunkirk (2 Years)Logistics Trainee, Denver (1 Year)EDUCATION:UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER: B.S. in Business Administration with Logistics/Marketing Emphasis |
