Working with a public traded company reviewing, making recommendations, and taking actions to improve their Logistics Network by: • Analyzing data to understand spend by mode, carrier, services, and lanes. • Evaluating all logistics areas to make sure controls are in place.• Reviewing the carrier base and establish optimal pricing arrangements with quality service providers.• Updating the routing guide to be easily accessible, simple, flexible, and timely. • Working with the freight payment accounting process to insure logistics spend is aligned with the correct financial coding for data accuracy and analytical integrity.• Standardizing logistics processes within the supply chain for the movement of materials and information.• Emphasizing “Ship Smart” strategies to control cost by eliminating unnecessary spend and utilizing the most economical and efficient shipping methods.• Encouraging teaming with suppliers to support consolidation strategies.• Combining all initiatives to establish the logistics function as a valued asset to organization and its customers.

I have completed my contract at the Malark Companies. It was a great experience working with their team on mapping and organizing their key operational processes to set-up standardized work. Also analyzing order data to help with identifying key elements to establish meaningful reports and metrics to utilize in managing their operation. Going forward I am looking for an opportunity that will challenge my background in logistics to successfully support managing the supply chain. My expertise coming from the carrier side to the shipper side has provided me with many disciplines that will benefit and add value to a business. I work very well as a team player and leader. I especially take joy in developing future logistics talent.

Directed utilization of Honeywell transportation network. Provided carrier capacity and transportation strategies for each shipping / receiving site in Midwest / East regions for ACS division. Acted as escalation point for transportation issues for approximately 20 main sites, including 2 largest DCs in North America. Managed the supporting 3rd-party logistics (3PL) on productivity projects and process improvements.*Saved estimated $500K annually by implementing mode change to lower cost intermodal (rail) service by converting transportation used from truckloads with team drivers.*Managed cost-control processes by proactively communicating with sites on required actions.*Received 5 recognition awards for performance, including region achieving highest productivity savings and represented division in corporate bid negotiations.

Managed all transportation functions for Honeywell ECC business unit. Supervised team that provided support throughout supply chain from order entry to customer delivery. Developed team through direct communication, training, employee goal setting, and performance evaluations.*Applied 3PL support for business unit, benefiting from cost control and best practice strengths; value-added benefits included call center, inbound routings, limited outbound routings, productivity projects, and contract bidding for less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) modes.*Established and worked transportation department productivity goals, exceeding 2014 goal by 92%.*Managed core carrier compliance, relations, utilization, and metrics.*Improved cost control and accountability by initiating logistics processes and kicking off new cross-dock operation in El Paso that decreased inventory at borders, helped reduce roof tops, and acted as central gateway in / out of Mexico.*Managed transportation budget and spend, controlling expedite spend with upfront visibility and cost controls.*Facilitated year-over-year (YOY) reduction in freight spend as % of sales by 1.0%, including 5.5% premium freight reduction and 8.7% sales increasing in 2014.*Transitioned and aligned new acquisitions, including pricing, freight payment and routing guide processes, carrier contracts, logistics strategies, and generating and reporting realized savings.

Provided transportation project expertise to Honeywell team gained from employment with Yellow Logistics.

Oversaw movement of all inbound and outbound freight through major consolidation / distribution facility.• Optimized productivity levels by utilizing organizational and leadership skills.

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