Oversee all aspects of transportation processes for on-site distribution center operations including inbound and outbound traffic. • Responsible for invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable regarding transportation moves. • Created and implemented all transportation processes for the initial start-up phase of the branch.• Handles monthly volume of 300 outbound shipments and scheduling of 300 inbound shipments per month.• Contract negotiations with local carriers regarding drayage, yard management and local cartage.• Establish, monitor, and maintain KPI’s for Transportation.• Involved in the safety committee.

Oversee transportation of inbound and outbound traffic through air, ocean and ground sources. Our Huntsville, AL branch directly supports the Toyota-Mazda Manufacturing plant by supplying auto parts directly to the Mazda line, and also to Tier 1 suppliers that support the plant. Volume is high and demand is JIT. I am thankful for the challenge, and excited to see where this opportunity will take me!

In charge of up to 65 staff across two distribution warehouses as part of a global technology company in the media and entertainment sectors, distributing products direct to retail stores and fulfillment centers. Leads staff hiring, mentoring, development, and performance management. Holds full accountability for all outbound shipping operations for finished goods to a diverse customer base. ➣ Implemented numerous process improvements, including RF verification and temporary staff training in large rollouts, involving 300 – 500 truckloads over 14 to 21 days.➣ Consistently handles an annual volume range of 15 – 20M LBS LTL/TL and 10 – 15M LBS for small packages.➣Developed, tracked, and maintained a level of 99% accuracy in outbound shipping.➣ Oversees and manages weekly staff schedules based on existing and forecasted business.➣ Establishes and develops long-term, trusted relationships with multiple carriers, including Air Freight, TL, and LTL, based on mutual trust and joint accountability. ➣ Leads purchasing efforts for department overhead and monitors cost-per-unit to control labor costs.➣ Hand-picked by leadership to participate in a High-Performance Leadership Program in 2020.➣ Spearheaded the end-to-end start-up and shut down of an off-site warehouse while simultaneously managing the distribution of outbound shipments for specialty packed finished goods.➣ Instrumental in consistently improving safety standards and overall results YoY by implementing new safety practices and assigning safety committee members to assist.➣ Oversaw annual SOC audits, monitored and tracked KPIs, and developed and maintained ISO 9001 processes.

Promoted multiple times with increasing leadership responsibility for a market-leading global freight forwarder specializing in air, sea, and ground freight, warehouse management, 3PL, and custom supply chain solutions. ➣ Supervised a 6-person staff, led employee hiring, training, development, and performance management.➣ Held full budget and P&L, instrumental in increasing revenue by 29% and station revenue by $2.9M.➣ Developed and maintained annual station business plans focused on operational and service excellence.➣ Negotiated various vendor contracts with local contractors and monitored ongoing performance. ➣ Earned commendation for starting a new station with one existing account and growing it to over 60.

Collaborated with department supervisors to help streamline and maintain operational processes and procedures. Led the daily analysis of tonnage reports to assist in tariff proposals for vendors and customers, provided a confidential report analysis to the CEO.➣ Assisted each corporate station with analysis and operational directives to increase P&L margins. ➣ Accountable for ensuring 100% staff compliance with all TSA laws and regulations. ➣ Spearheaded departmental restructuring that included operational software improvements. ➣ Researched and developed new programming for claim processing.

Supervised 30-night shift employees, providing hands-on direction, guidance, and support. Accountable for planning daily routes and dispatching drivers, ensuring on-time arrivals and departures.➣ Created and maintained staff schedules based to ensure appropriate coverage during peak business.➣ Documented and presented potential problems and recommended solutions in daily turnover to the Terminal Manager; worked on-call rotations on the weekend. ➣ Led the ongoing training and development of Operations Agents, focusing on cost-effective routes.