Ashley Derose Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Manages freight movement operations through US and Canada. Responsible for meeting the financial business plan targets established yearly. Works with customers to help improve their supply chain and identify needs. Establishes a trusting relationship with the customer that is beneficial to all parties. Negotiates rate agreements with 3rd party carriers as well as customer. Acts as main escalation point for my team and customer related issues. Delivers monthly KPI’s, ensuring expectations are met. Analyzes processes and works on continuous improvements.

Supervised team responsible for 24/7 track and trace of Penske fleet as well as outsourced carriers. Acted as first level of escalation for over 22 different customer accounts. Analyzed processes and worked on continuous improvements. Assisted in new customer implementations.

Managed team supporting the 24/7 internal and external expedite and brokerage needs. Oversaw the sourcing and tracking of time sensitive shipments through multiple modes of transportation. Watched market conditions to drive down sourcing costs. Collaborated with customer accounts to provide specialized services. Supported the launch and helped test the functionality of new systems.

Helped manage the daily shipments in and out of Toyota Motor Sales in Hebron, KY. Worked with procurement to design routes that will supply the daily operations. Accurately forecasted assets needed to fulfill customer demand. Completed weekly and month end billing and invoicing.

Ensured the movement of shipments in a timely and cost effective manner, meeting customer need time. Actively participated in the Kaizen culture, always seeking continuous improvement. Negotiated freight rates and determined best possible mode of movement. Solely handled the sourcing, tracking and billing process of dunnage routes each week.

Routed more than 300 domestic shipments of dairy products monthly. Analyzed ways to optimize sales opportunities based on warehousing and transportation options. Ensured the movement of shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner. Negotiated freight and warehouse rates.

Expert in current logistics market knowledge. Managed and coordinated customers’ freight transportation and distribution.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Technology

Minor In Organizational Leadership & Supervision