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Street Address West Cimarron Way Telephone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEAddison, Illinois Street Address E-mail: EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS:Accomplished supply chain management professional with a progressive career in directing domestic and international transportation, logistics and distribution operations with a proven track record of success in implementing new procedures and strategies to reduce costs and service issues, while increasing operational efficiency, staff productivity and bottom line growth. Proven abilities in planning and directing start up of transportation departments with experience in consolidations and centralizations. Effectively managed domestic and international transportation across load planning, routing, negotiations and execution. Proficient: intermodal, truck (van, flatbed, dropdeck, RGN, stepdeck, etc.), rail, LTL, containerized, break bulk, international/domestic air freight and ocean shipments. Familiar with barge moves. PROFESSIONAL RR DONNELLEY, Bolingbrook, IllinoisEXPERIENCE: Fortune 500 company specializing in print, digital and supply chain solutions. LTL Specialist 2013 to PresentPerform comprehensive audits of customer freight bills to ensure accuracy. Interface frequently with LTL carriers to address and rectify billing discrepancies. Partner with transportation procurement management personnel in aggressively negotiating freight rates. Accomplishments: Increased organizational cash flow by developing and implementing an enhanced auditing process through effective utilization of companys TMS (MercuryGate). DIMENSION TRANSPORTATION, Downers Grove, IllinoisThird-party logistics provider.Transportation Consultant 2013Charged with the acquisition of new accounts through the solicitation of consultative services designed to meet the supply chain needs of diverse organizations. Filled a hands-on management capacity with full accountability for effectively coordinating and overseeing the execution of supply chain operations, including transportation/warehousing functions. Accomplishments: Successfully increased operational efficiency for numerous accounts, increasing customer satisfaction and retention rates.SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, Franklin Park, IllinoisGlobal manufacturer of plumbing valves and associated products. Logistics/Distribution Manager 2006 to 2012Planned and managed all outbound freight operations with direct accountability for freight negotiations, cost containment, customer service, load planning, routing, tracking and releasing freight (truckload, LTL). Interacted with suppliers and plant/facility managers to review operations to implement more efficient distribution. Communicated strategic vision, plan, implementation progress and success of logistics and traffic operations to senior staff members. Provided leadership and direction to 30 material handling associates in a union environment. Responsible for cycle counts and inventory turns.Accomplishments: Produced an 8-10% reduction in LTL costs in first year in position. Led a detailed operational analysis and audit across transportation planning and execution: conducted aggressive contract re-negotiations, implemented improved strategies and procedures and refined planning, producing improved efficiencies in truckload sizes, shipment consolidation, number of carriers, routing guidelines and load planning. Orchestrated development and implementation of a centralized freight claims process to better control claims and reduce costs. Acted as a liaison between internal IT and a key accounts IT team to develop and launch a website allowing Sloan to tender freight on customers site; highly-successful development and rollout, which resolved severe, existing issues with late deliveries and load backups. Professional Experience, Continued on Second Page Candidate's Name Page TwoATLAS COMPANY, Schiller Park, IllinoisMid-sized domestic and international supplier of material handling equipment and construction supplies.Logistics Manager 2002 to 2006Charged with directing the consolidation of all transportation operations from individually operated at two internal warehouses and two public warehouses into one centrally controlled corporate traffic department. Orchestrated daily planning, strategy and budgets for all in and outbound freight (domestic and international). Supervised a team of eight transportation coordinators.Accomplishments: Executed a successful consolidation of traffic functions from five divisions and five public warehouses into one business unit yielding a reduction in freight costs by more than $3 million over three years. Implemented improved operational and technology procedures to tighten internal traffic controls and better identify cost savings opportunities: implemented intermodal movements and led strategies to consolidate freight. Created and orchestrated implementation of new TMS and truck routing software. Reduced LTL freight costs by more than 30%. Renegotiated ocean cargo contract for international division producing a 30% cost reduction. Responsible for private fleet operation, encompassing 50 power units (all flatbed). TTX COMPANY, Chicago, IllinoisLogistics Manager 1994 to 2002Managed logistics planning and execution with direct responsibility for controlling costs and meeting customer requirements. Supervised load planners and operational personnel. Conducted negotiations with carriers. Accountable for directing HazMat shipments and controlling all documentation and DOT regulations. Audited, negotiated and executed agreements with third-party vendors.Accomplishments: Led planning, strategy and negotiations to sign all LTL and truckload carriers to contracts, which produced strong cost savings. Partnered with IT team to create, implement and train personnel on utilization of a new transportation management system.Selected Prior Experience:DUKANE CORPORATION, St. Charles, IllinoisTransportation/Distribution ManagerEDUCATION: ELMHURST COLLEGE, Elmhurst, IllinoisBachelor of ArtsTRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, IllinoisAssociate of ArtsTRAINING: - Certified in Total Quality Management.- Certified in Statistical Process Control.- Transportation Management Seminars, University of Wisconsin-Madison. AFFILIATIONS: - Member, Council of Supply Chain Management.- Member, APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society). COMPUTERS: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), as well as SAP, computerized truck routing systems and several transportation management systems. |
