Brian K. Ford, Mba Email & Phone Number

Texas, Colorado & Georgia

The Area Transportation Manager has responsibility to manage the Transportation functions of multiple RDC's to ensure productive relationships with the RDC’s teams, cross-docks, Members, drivers, Transportation Analyst, transportation clerical, equipment vendors, driver services, regulatory enforcement officials, 3rd party service providers, and commercial carriers to achieve the established cost & service goals. Encourage and facilitate service providers to operate a safe work environment. Manage daily operations assuring efficient delivery, monitor daily performance of routes, and manage quality improvement. Review service provider compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Analyze and report performance comparison to budgetary goals. Responsible for following company policy & procedures and ensuring associate awareness of the policies. Responsible for $20-24 million in Transportation expenditures.This position will support Transportation activities in our Corsicana, TX and Denver, CO & Atlanta Regional Distribution Centers.

Greater Atlanta Area

Manage the Division's Regional Transportation activities to achieve the financial plan. Provide support to 6 domicile locations to include Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Chattanooga, TN, Montgomery, AL, Tifton,GA, & Pensacola,FL. Utilization of Roadshow/Descartes routing software, SAP, AS400 systems. Monitor compliance with all federal, state, and local vehicle operating and safety regulations to include FMCSA, DQF, HOS, D&A testing. Accident prevention and maintenance. Fleet Operations. Complete budget and P&L management. Support the professional growth and development of 10 Managers/Supervisors.

Providing logistics and Transportation services for Starbucks and Chipolte throughout TX,LA,MS,AR,OK and TN.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area - Mission Food

Charged with guiding multiple logistics accounts, annual revenues of $7M, supervising five operations supervisors and 50 CDL drivers. Performed customer needs assessments, and introduced operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, career selection, backhauls, trailer loading, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Developed and executed annual financial and operating plans, meeting or exceeding established targets. Oversaw accounting operations, such as customer billings and payroll. Ensured that supervisors understood and identified with customers’ business objectives. Developed and motivated employees through effective training and succession planning. Promoted P&L accountability among staff, including on-site manager. Collaborated with other sites to share best practices and leverage resources. Promoted safe working environments, providing staff training and ensuring compliance with government regulations and company’s policies and standards. Monitored and improved fleet / equipment utilization and fuel efficiency. Established strong relationships with local PTL and other equipment vendors. Knowledge of WMS system and 3rd party logistics operations, including start-ups.

Held accountable for P&L of $8M+, supervising eight account managers and 80 drivers within four states. Directed tactical functions within operations, safety, customer service, and accounting arena at each location. Orchestrated staff operations, including training, evaluation, and rewarding/disciplining. Audited driver files, training, re-certifications, license renewals, and roadside inspections. Ensured strong customer and employee relations, as well as adherence to government regulations. Knowledge of WMS system and 3rd party logistic operations.

Prospected and cultivated relationships with key decision makers, including corporate executives. Held accountable for 7-state Southeast territory. Designed client review process for equipment pricing and contract acceptance/approval. Conceptualized and executed sales strategy, including operations implementation and price negotiating.

•Directed 13 accounts/ account managers in Texas and Colorado markets. •Responsible for the fleet management of 125 straight trucks and tractors that included maintenance and safety.•Liaison to customer representatives in southwest territory managing vendor relationships.•Negotiated pricing for existing clients on transportation and delivery needs.* Successful career track of leading development efforts, expanding operational performance and driving revenue increase * Superior leadership capabilities concerning team initiatives, productivity, bottom-line and customer service excellence * Out-of-the-box-thinker and independent decision-maker with demonstrated capacity to make sound decisions from a financial standpoint to a significant position in operations management, providing solutions, innovation, and orchestration of manpower * Proven ability to quickly establish rapport and maintain positive client relations to optimize service satisfaction, promote goodwill, and generate repeat / referral business that contributes to business growth

* Managed three operation managers, four supervisors and 15 associate, delivery contractors, employee drivers and support staff, store transfers and clearance center operations.* P&L responsibility for $6M in revenue and margins.

•Managed the 3PL delivery process in Texas and Oklahoma including Customer Service and Call Center operations•P&L responsibility ($5MM) with four account managers as direct reports.

M.B.A., Finance, 3.87

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