Chad Walker Email & Phone Number

Florence, South Carolina, United States

Florence, South Carolina, United States

Assisting current owner with business management expertise, problem solving, networking, maintaining customer and vendor requirements, monitoring competitors and current market conditions, analyzing business practices, recommending new business strategies, and making recommendations for growth.

Florence, South Carolina, United States

Successfully created a transportation logistics brokerage company with a mission to provide customers with practical, top-quality logistics services, giving them a competitive advantage in their business.15 years of owning and operating the company with annual revenues in excess of $2.2 million. Successfully managed the day to day operations of a fast-paced business environment. With passion for continuous improvement, a proven record in building loyal customer relationships, solving problems with analytical tools, and achieving exceptional business results, was able to build a sustainable business model for the company and, given the favorable business environment, sold the company.* Designed and developed all business processes to surpass the industry average gross margins of 15% to maintain gross margins exceeding 20%* Grew company sales at an average annual rate of 17% in spite of volatile economic conditions* Managed customer accounts for over 50 clients ranging in size and scope including local and national companies* Managed relationships with more than 2,000 transportation companies and completed annual risk and performance reviews* Directed competitive sourcing processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), vendor selection, and contracting

* On-site Client Manager for Sonoco Products Company in Hartville, SC, a $5.75 million client relationship* Primary point of contact for all stakeholders both locally and nationally related to providing logistics services to Sonoco* Responsibilities included collection and analysis of supply chain metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities leading to savings in excess of $250,000 in transportation cost over an 18-month period for Sonoco* Interacted daily with division management teams to ensure issues were quickly and accurately addressed* Supervised a remote department staff of 6* Effectively implemented a web-based ordering system* Developed and documented standard operating procedures to manage the relationship between both companies * Identified an additional 15% in revenue opportunities analyzing Sonoco’s logistics needs

* Supervised a department staff of 4* Salesperson of the year 2002* Managed 5 of the top 25 client accounts* Member of C.H. Robinson’s Operational Excellence Team and systems trainer for branch operations