Blake Odom Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

• Key Responsibilities:
• Sourcing & Implementation: Overseeing ~$300 million in annual agreements for asset-based road transportation, including intermodal and broker drop.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Managing relationships with approximately 200 carriers across various categories of transportation, both domestic and international.
• International Transportation: Handling ~$15 million in annual over-the-road international transportation, primarily to South America with some volume to Canada.
• Drayage Sourcing: Sourcing drayage for import and export finished goods, with a focus on optimizing spend and navigating global ocean capacity challenges.
• Strategic Development: Crafting long-term strategies for asset over-the-road transportation, enhancing partnerships, technology, and innovation.

Lowell, AR, US

• Accountable for directing and mentoring a team of 13 capacity coordinators and other staff to achieve personal and professional goals. Identified areas of improvement and make sound decisions by organizing monthly.
• Increased drivers' retention rate by 30% YoY through process improvement.
• Streamlined overall training-related processes, resulting in 60% earlier training completion for drivers.
• Reduced exposure to risk, claims, and liabilities by determining new safety improvement opportunities.
• Ensured smooth workflow by overseeing transportation of 1,300 trucks driven by group of independent contractors.

Lowell, AR, US

• During my tenure as a Logistics Manager I, I cultivated professional relationships with potential candidates by participating in career fairs. I enhanced the skills and performance of staff by implementing effective.
• Generated $1M+ revenue by creating 360Box's first Port Project, while interacting with clients, sales, and accounting.
• Earned $10.08M more than $20M revenue goal for 2021.
• Achieved $26.7M for entire Southeast region in 2021.
• Recognized as founding member of JB Hunt 360 Box expansion branch in 2019.
• Organized Morning Roundup meeting to establish solid connection within team.

Lowell, AR, US

• While serving as a Capacity Procurement Representative, I successfully achieved favorable terms and conditions by negotiating price/service criteria with a network of third-party drivers. I used essential market.
• Attained fast-track promotion to Pod Leader of SE Region after six months through distinguished KPIs and demonstrated leadership.
• Won Accountability Communication Teamwork award in first month as branch employee.

Vancouver, BC, CA

US

• As an Inventory Specialist, I assured the seamless execution of tasks by managing the unloading of vehicles from plant trucks and overseeing internal movements within the parking lot. I relocated vehicles and assets.
• Succeeded in conducting inspections of 2,000+ vehicles for damages on daily basis.
• Participated in bi-annual audits of inventory with 98% clean inspection report over seven years.