Chris Kozak

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Transportation Executive-Enthusiast / 30+ years in various roles in Transportation and Logistics as both a Carrier and Shipper/ Strategic Advisor/ Servant Leader @ Emerge
Chris Kozak's Location
Gilbert, Arizona, United States, United States
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About Chris Kozak

Experienced Transportation Executive with a demonstrated history of accomplishments in the Transportation Industry. Strong Sourcing and Procurement and Contract Carrier Relations across all modes. A Servant Leader with a record of achievement in leading highly focused engaged associates both as a Shipper and Transportation Service Provider. Army Veteran with 20 years service on active and reserve duty retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Chris Kozak's Current Company Details
Emerge

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Transportation Executive-Enthusiast / 30+ years in various roles in Transportation and Logistics as both a Carrier and Shipper/ Strategic Advisor/ Servant Leader
Chris Kozak Work Experience Details
  • Emerge
    Strategic Advisor
    Emerge Aug 2024 - Present
    Scottsdale, Arizona, Us
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  • Hurricane Express Inc
    Strategic Advisor
    Hurricane Express Inc Aug 2024 - Present
    Colcord, Oklahoma, Us
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  • Tyson Foods
    Director Of Contract Carrier
    Tyson Foods Nov 2017 - Jul 2024
    Springdale, Ar, Us
    Led the centralizing of Contract Carrier Relations and Spend at Tyson Foods. Oversaw a budget of over $1.8B in Temp Control. Set up numerous new Trucking Companies and 3PLS to aid in cost effective high service solutions. Instituted weekly score carding of carriers. Achieved the highest level of service and complinace in company history.
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  • Walmart
    Senior Director Of Sourcing And Procurement
    Walmart Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
    Bentonville, Arkansas, Us
    Oversaw a spend of over $4B across all modes ( TL, LTL, Small Parcel, Intermodal and Dedicated) On time service metrics improved 4-7% by category and costs came under budget by 3-5%. Built a reputation of Transparency, Trust and Fair Play. Set up numerous new suppliers to Walmart leveraging my many years of experience in the industry.
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  • Walmart
    Senior Director Of Transportation Admin (Strategy And Systems)
    Walmart Oct 2009 - Jun 2014
    Bentonville, Arkansas, Us
    Responsible for the Admin, Fleet Strategy and Systems for Walmart Transportation. Renegotiated contracts with several suppliers that saved over $7M annually for the Private Fleet. Led a strategy that focused on fill metrics of trailers, routing optimization and reduction of deadhead miles that saved over $500M in Cost of Goods transported.
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  • Comcar Industries
    President Willis Shaw Express
    Comcar Industries Oct 2003 - Sep 2009
    Us
    Led the transformation of long time unprofitable $100M company through leadership, continuous improvement initiatives and determined focus on quality, utilization and yield improvements. Grew sales to $140M and lowered OR from106 to the low 90's. Named the International Refrigerated Executive of the Year in 2006.
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  • Total Logistic Control
    Vp Of Transportation And Logistics
    Total Logistic Control Sep 1996 - Oct 2003
    Holland, Mi, Us
    Took over an unprofitable fleet of 50 trucks and a brokerage operation and grew it from $50M in sales to over $250 M in sales and grew the fleet from 50 trucks to 450 trucks. By the time I departed this company the Department passed all areas of the company in profitability.
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  • Us Army
    Lieutenant Colonel
    Us Army May 1983 - Jun 2003
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    Served active Duty from 1983 to early 1990 and in the reserves until 2003. Served as a Company Commander in Germany as a Nuclear Weapons Custodian and German Linguist. Served as an Inspector General and Battalion Staff Officer in the US Army Reserve. After 20 years total service retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
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Chris Kozak Skills

Logistics Transportation Transportation Management Operations Management 3pl Logistics Management Freight Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Warehousing Supply Chain Optimization Inventory Management Shipping Leadership Warehouse Management Ltl Contract Negotiation Process Improvement Truckload Trucking Distribution Center Operations Income Statement Inventory Control Supply Chain Operations Container Cross Functional Team Leadership Reverse Logistics Third Party Logistics Customs Regulations Demand Planning Dispatching Fleet Management International Logistics Materials Management Strategic Sourcing Business Process Improvement Warehouse Operations Cpfr Purchasing Warehouse Management Systems

Chris Kozak Education Details

  • Us Army Command And General Staff College
    Us Army Command And General Staff College
  • United States Military Academy At West Point
    United States Military Academy At West Point
    Engineering

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Chris Kozak works for Emerge

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Chris Kozak's current role is Transportation Executive-Enthusiast / 30+ years in various roles in Transportation and Logistics as both a Carrier and Shipper/ Strategic Advisor/ Servant Leader.

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Chris Kozak attended Us Army Command And General Staff College, United States Military Academy At West Point.

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