Christopher J. F. Cada Email & Phone Number

United States

Carmel, Indiana, Us

◈ Leading operations and business development teams◈ Relationship management for key accounts ◈ Oversight of fleet safety, driver safety, and DOT compliance◈ Optimizing technology strategy

San Jose, Ca, Us

Holland, Michigan, Us

Product Management role with BluJay’s Flagship Transportation Management (TM) product. Responsible for facilitating the creation of technology-based solutions that solve real-world problems by actively participating as an investigator with key internal and external stakeholders. Key decision-maker for prioritization of development projects. Work cross-functionally with Sales, Client Services, Implementation and development teams to ensuring product road-map development meet both market needs and company objectives.Key projects of focus within the TM Product:◈ Ocean functionality – Support for Dangerous Goods, Refresh to Automated Export Filing (AES), Inland port capabilities◈ Business Intelligence projects – Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) capabilities, Billable Debit, and Credit memos, Custom Billable Invoices, IMO Dangerous Goods Declaration◈ Third Party functionality projects – Billable and payable batch scheduling, Drayage module for Brokerage and Private Fleet use◈ Additional responsibility for the Product Management for a remote international development team of 10 for the Kewill Transport (KT) TMS product.

Holland, Michigan, Us

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) responsible for the translation of business requirements and product development prioritization for eight-person business development (BI) scrum team. Use agile methodologies to balance business strategist, product designer, market analyst, customer liaison, and project manager.◈ First team to deploy refreshed UI to over 100 reporting parameter pages in seven sprints◈ Reduced new customer request for 24 new reports to five key reports saving the company and team hundreds of hours of development time◈ Given additional responsibility to manage a second core development team

Inverness, Il, Us

◈ Tactical execution of customer accounts based on strategic plan◈ Management of carrier relationships and contracts◈ RFQ - Transportation Bids◈ TMS - Super User - for Beta testing and Training ◈ Produce and present KPI reporting to senior and C-Level managementNext Generation Logistics, Inc. a supply chain solutions provider with a quarter century’s experience offering: Software, Managed Freight Services and Supply Chain Consulting.Managed Transportation ServicesWorking within the Food & Beverage & Consumer Products Industries; NGL designs custom Supply Chain Solutions that balance cost & service while delivering tremendous value & savings to organizations. NGL can deliver a deeper view into supply chain networks by providing systems, reporting and powerful BI tools. As an award winning green expert we help company’s articulate, implement & support green strategies.

Inverness, Il, Us

◈ Develop NGL strategy & execution of customer focused managed freight services solutions◈Lead on business requirements & implementation for new KPI business intelligence reporting tool◈ Sell and implement supply chain network optimization studies◈ Account management of five Key accounts maintaining C-Level relationships◈ Direct interface with Operations Group for execution of customers program◈ Manage day to day efforts of Supply Chain Supervisor & Marketing Coordinator

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

3RD BDE GREAT LAKES Division, 75th TC (Training Division)

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Us

◈ Drive account growth & relationships through strategic development of existing portfolio (which includes manufacturers, distribution centers, and chain restaurants) ◈ Optimize spending through development of annual budget, & create quarterly forecasts to detail sales expectations◈ Direct cross-functional teams in high-visibility projects across a range of customer needs◈ Feasibility analysis of engineered freight saving programs to lower landed costs to customers ◈ Conduct partnership-building efforts with senior & C-level client leaders both internally & externally ◈ Maintain regular cadence of communication with clients, conducting business reviews to determine areas for improvement & providing custom reports to meet needs & expectations◈ Leader of several process improvement projects for both Client services & Sales departments◈ Co-Chair of internal employee led culture club. Established Esprit De Corps, Department lunch & learn sessions & company volunteer & quarterly office team building events

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Assistant Operations NCO with HHT 2/106 Calvary, Kewanee, IL. - Jan 2007 to July 2010◈ Additional skill identifier 2S (Battle Staff Certified)◈ Advisor to Squadron Senior Staff and Operations Sergeant Major◈ Managed up to 100 Soldiers◈ Responsible for over $5M in equipment◈ Responsible taking higher commands mission & commanders intent to assist in development of subordinates mission◈ Track & report on all aspect of a Tactical Operations Center (TOC)◈ Selected as Rear Detachment NCOIC for Troop during Brigade mission to Afghanistan in 2008 - 09◈ Developed and executed training plan & schedules for Unit◈ Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of numerous missions inside & outside regular drill weekends.Assistant Operations NCO - Recruiting & Retention Command - Chicago, IL March 2004 - July 2004

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

◈ Primary focus in support of field operations ◈ Successful transitioned Pack & Ship operation from consolidation ship to UPS direct ship◈ Moved Pack & ship operation from Waukegan Il to Memphis TN on schedule & under budget◈ Sustainability project lead. Including recent purchase of Hybrid technology & EPA SmartWay Certifications for Private Fleet◈ Project lead for defining end user requirements for new On Board Computer project for Private Fleet◈ Project lead for asset tracking of the private fleet. ◈ Key participant of Renal Diversity in Action Committee (RDIAC) which promotes Baxter’s diversity to the community

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

◈ Direct management of a staff of 14 including 11 routers, 1 supervisor, 2 analysts◈ Responsible for scheduling & routing of 22k patients. Consisted of in home, white-glove deliveries, Over 320K deliveries annually◈ Key driver of meeting overall $25m transportation budget◈ Lead strategic & tactical vision of department while meeting the needs of both internal & external customers◈ Restructured entire department; re-leveling positions to appropriate level & adjusted staffing to meet high growth periods◈ Took department to a regional approach to drive internal customer satisfaction, meet consistency requirements with specific regions & to increase personal ownership within team. This drove ability to improve praise & Accountability & key metrics◈ Developed daily audit metric to track manual errors of routers. Initial audits at 78% within 60 days exceeded target of 95% with 98.5%◈ Lead initiative to select & implement new routing software to replace 15 year old technology◈ Constantly pushed the envelope to challenge legacy processes & improve the overall life of the team

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Camp Buehring, Kuwait - May 05 to July 06 Iraq Assistance Group IAG(P)◈ Placed in a position one grade above current grade◈ Key Leader in a joint forces mission in a provisional status◈ Liaison Officer managing groups of enlisted & officer soldiers' through training program which includes 10 days of classroom & field exercises◈ Drafted & scheduled training for 3,000+ incoming & outgoing troops into Iraq◈ Coordinated training events, ranges & instructors with military & civilian organizations◈ Coordinated Air & Ground transportation plus dedicated container movements of equipment to locations throughout Iraq◈ Recommended modifications to training program from 12 days to 10 days. Streamlined training & establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)◈ Reduced redundancies within the organization through evaluating all departments’ roles in the overall process◈ Created a centralized reporting spreadsheet sent daily to higher commands eliminating eight separate reportsSquad Leader at Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Ft. Polk, LA - 2004 – May 2005 - 1-131 INF◈ Key leader / role player for training of U.S. Forces prior to deployment to Iraq & Afghanistan◈ Worked as Cell Leader in charge of up to 35 soldiers tasked with developing strategy & executing realistic training for U.S. Forces◈ Responsible for over $2M in equipment◈ Handled logistics, transportation of food, equipment, storage of assets & overall

Holland, Mi, Us

◈ Manged startup operations for time sensitive, food store delivery operation ◈ Operations consist of dedicated fleet with route stop deliveries in a three state region (IL, IN, MO) ◈ Managed all aspects of the P&L with $4.0M operating plan◈ Managed budgets, hiring, daily operations, routing, customer forecast planning, store relationship management, & invoicing◈ Operation consisted of 44 routes, delivering over 22,000 dz. doughnuts to over 575 customers daily◈ Staff consisted of two managers 38 drivers & 34 straight trucks◈ Responsible for overall design & execution routes including new routes, discovering consolidation or expansion opportunities◈ Worked continually on route efficiencies through daily interface with client & ultra aggressive roll-out schedules◈ On time delivery performance never fell below 95% during start-up peaked at 98.5%◈ Under budget nearly 9% for P&L purposes for first six months of operations & 10% for start-up period (first three months)

Nashville, Tn, Us

Sr. Logistics Manager for US Freightways Logistics. Responsible for Warehouse, Customer Service and In-Home Delivery in three state area (IL,MO,KS). Responsible for all aspects of operation including; Budgets, Profit & Loss Statements, Billing, Logistics & Operations in Warehouse, Office, & Delivery Operations. Annual Revenue over $3 M.◈ Managed Home Depot/EXPO Account; including sales, financials & operations $5.5 million annual revenue ◈ Responsible for over $5M in assets and $50M in revolving special order and stock inventories◈ Staff of 39 including three managers, two supervisors & 25 delivery drivers◈ Managed Operations in three states (IL, MO, KS) servicing seven EXPO retail stores & three RCC’s (Regional Consolidation Centers)◈ Doubled account revenue in first year of operation◈ Maintained one of the lowest OS&D ratios in the company while increasing profits over 20%◈ Designed Access Database to track deliveries & complex daily routes plans◈ Tasked with driving route efficiencies & delivering "ultimate customer satisfaction"◈ Coordinated with end customer & store managers daily◈ Presented quarterly with senior management at their corporate headquarters◈ Perform over 12,000 deliveries annually while maintaining one of the lowest claim ratios of all EXPO providers (less than 0.5%)◈ Maintained one of the highest external audit ratios (99.5%) for over one year. Highest of any EXPO 3PL Provider◈ Three successful ground floor start-ups◈ Safety Record: 1 lost time injury during three years of operation◈ Delivery Damage Record: two total loss deliveries during three years of operation◈ Warehouse Damage Record: one total loss item during three years of operation◈ Special assignments; Interim start-up & teardown Manager for three special projects

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Hub Operations Supervisor responsible for over 25,000 in daily shipments 25 unionized employees and over 2 million dollars in assets.

Pending, Technical Managment

Certification, Battle Staff Non Commissioned Officers Course

Officer Candiate School