Bryan Block Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

• Promoted to oversee and strengthen global relationships with vendors, freight forwarders, and customs brokers. Managing a team of 15 individuals across 3 verticals with a $50M budget. Serving as the company’s Subject.
• Saved $320k over 2 months by negotiating competitive ocean freight rates despite increased market rates.
• Successfully maintained Q4 2023 ocean freight costs through April 2024, securing savings of $1,000 to $4,000 per container despite rate increases in early 2024.

• Managed competitive rate negotiations and vendor relationships to enhance logistics and transportation efficiency across the organization. Negotiated with logistics providers and carriers to secure cost-effective.
• Grew store driver capacity 275% by expanding the team from 4 to 15 and enhancing CSAT and logistics support.
• Saved the company $6M in ocean freight costs over 18 months by negotiating with multiple providers and carriers to increase flexibility and cost efficiency.
• Built and led the Store Transfer team, achieving a significant reduction in stock personnel from 40 to 5 by implementing a streamlined and effective transportation strategy.

• Responsible for building and leading the company's first dedicated logistics department, managing a team of 6 with a budget of $40M for inbound and outbound logistics. Established standardized processes for.
• Reduced final mile charges 40% for ocean shipments, cutting costs from $1,500 to $900 per shipment by optimizing the container transport process.
• Recovered $300K+ by identifying and applying retroactive Chinese Tariff Exclusions to secure reimbursements from the US Government and increase company profitability.

• Managed a team of 20 import specialists, overseeing import logistics, billing, and vendor management to improve cash flow and operational performance. Led the Imports department, managing billing, compliance, and.
• Cleared a 6-month billing backlog worth $10M+ by implementing CargoWise, enhancing cash flow.
• Exceeded departmental gross monthly profit goals 12% (on average) by optimizing operational workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Led a team of 20 import and export professionals and oversaw operations for multiple departments (Operations and Customs Brokerage). Responsible for strategic planning, process improvements, and cost management..
• Promoted 2x (from Senior Import Specialist and Operations Manager) with added scope of responsibilities.
• Scaled employee morale 20% by deploying a quarterly performance-based bonus program tied to EBITDA.
• Reduced delays 40% by improving interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Increased team capacity 50% with a paperless workflow, eliminating redundancies, and reducing costs.
• Decreased new hire onboarding time by revamping and updating all standard operating procedures (SOPs), enabling employees to manage shipments independently within 1 week.