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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Lead the strategy and execution of Fanatics' fast-paced Global Logistics network. Navigating the growing consumer shift to Ecommerce; global expansion and superior CX is a primary focus area. Responsible for global transportation execution and expense exceeding 250M across all modes.

New York, Ny, Us

Head of wholesale Transportation, both import and domestic, with an annual spend exceeding $50M. Areas of focus include Domestic/International Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Optimization, and Hot Market execution.

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Implemented Strategic Technology Plan for the organization, designed to leverage enterprise solutions focused on enhanced customer experience, operational efficiencies, and margin improvement.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Responsible for the Logistics Department’s cost tracking, Project Management, ROI projections, Freight Payment, Freight Claims and Contract Negotiations• Lead the organization's truckload/less-than-truckload/small parcel and fleet support functions to minimize the organization's overall logistics costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply. • Contribute to the development of the organization's overall logistics strategy. Establish logistics budgets, plans, policies, systems, and procedures that will achieve these strategic objectives. • Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities to reduce logistics costs by improving the organization's supply channels. Evaluate, negotiate, and manage the most complex or strategically important supplier and vendor relationships to secure terms that are in the organization's best interest. • Manage key outside service providers and conduct regular meetings to discuss performance, expectations and provide general updates. • Develop and maintained capital budget projection for anticipated logistics projects. • Plan and implement detailed annual department operating budgets (expense and capital) based on corporate and departmental goals and initiatives. Manages expenses to exceed budget expectations • Direct supervision and evaluation of the Sr.Freight Claims Analyst, Sr Technology Analyst, and Sr. Logistics analyst.• Work directly with IT staff to establish valuable lines of communication that align programers with operational expectations and goals.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Responsible for day-to-day company wide inbound freight• Management of the Transportation Management System (Red Prairie)• Work in conjunction with the Inventory Management team to improve lead times, and ensure efficient and timely movement of company freight. • Analyzed financial information, ordering patterns, and industry trends to adapt logistics model to varying business environments.• Provide cost projections to Product Managers to assist in sourcing negotiations and optimal costing.• Made extensive use of Microsoft Excel software application to develop models for tracking, measuring and presentation of cost reduction initiatives and in-depth analysis. • Reporting directly to the Vice President of Transportation and Logistics

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Responsible for Cross-dock operations including delivery drivers, reporting, and facility management. Directed delivery drivers in proper loading and routing techniques. Ensured all facility management tasks were completed daily. Created an environment which improved moral, and ensured the successful delivery of over $10 million in customer orders annually.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management

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