Christopher J. F. Cada

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Vice President Operations and Strategic Accounts @ KTL INC
United States
Christopher J. F. Cada's Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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About Christopher J. F. Cada

I am a uniquely experienced logistic professional with years of forward-thinking Operations Management & Analysis experience. Continually drive strong results throughout logistics, sales, account management & operations. Instrumental in setting new levels of excellence through proactive analysis of processes & needs, along with developing new strategies to optimize transportation and delivery services. Specialties: • Supply Chain Operations Management• Team Leadership• Account Management • Client Services • Relationship Management • Project Management • Process Improvement • Employee Development • Customer Service Levels• Supply Chain Strategy Development

Christopher J. F. Cada's Current Company Details
KTL INC

Ktl Inc

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Vice President Operations and Strategic Accounts
United States
Website:
ktlinc.com
Employees:
31
Christopher J. F. Cada Work Experience Details
  • Ktl Inc
    Vice President Operations And Strategic Accounts
    Ktl Inc
    United States
  • Ktl Inc
    Vice President Operations & Strategic Accounts
    Ktl Inc 2019 - Present
    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
  • Ebay
    U.S. Seller
    Ebay 2001 - Present
    San Jose, Ca, Us
  • Blujay Solutions
    Business Product Owner
    Blujay Solutions Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
    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.
  • Blujay Solutions
    Product Owner
    Blujay Solutions Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
    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
  • Next Generation Logistics Inc.
    Director Of Operations & Customer Experience
    Next Generation Logistics Inc. Mar 2013 - Jan 2017
    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.
  • Next Generation Logistics Inc.
    Director, Managed Supply Chain Services
    Next Generation Logistics Inc. Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
    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
  • United States Army Reserve
    S3 Brigade Training Nco
    United States Army Reserve Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
    Fort Liberty, Nc, Us
    3RD BDE GREAT LAKES Division, 75th TC (Training Division)
  • Arrowstream
    Strategic Account Manager
    Arrowstream May 2009 - 2011
    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
  • Army National Guard
    Squadron Operations Non-Commissioned Officer S-3 Illinois Arng
    Army National Guard Apr 1989 - Jul 2010
    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
  • Baxter Healthcare
    Homecare Services Project Manager
    Baxter Healthcare 2008 - May 2009
    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
  • Baxter Healthcare
    National Traffic Manager
    Baxter Healthcare 2006 - 2008
    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
  • United States Army
    Operations J3 Ncoic
    United States Army 2004 - Jul 2006
    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
  • Total Logistic Control
    Account Project Manager
    Total Logistic Control Sep 2003 - Feb 2004
    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)
  • Yrc Worldwide, Inc.
    Sr. Logistics Manager
    Yrc Worldwide, Inc. Dec 2000 - Sep 2003
    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
  • United Parcel Service
    Hub Operations Supervisor
    United Parcel Service Mar 1990 - Jan 1996
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Hub Operations Supervisor responsible for over 25,000 in daily shipments 25 unionized employees and over 2 million dollars in assets.

Christopher J. F. Cada Skills

Logistics Operations Management Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Leadership Transportation Logistics Management Process Improvement Warehousing Team Building Transportation Management Forecasting 3pl Strategy Training Supply Chain Optimization Team Leadership Sales Account Management Procurement Shipping Ltl Strategic Planning Project Management Budgets Erp Military Operations Freight Customer Service New Business Development Military Training Analysis Business Intelligence Program Management Supply Chain Consulting Key Performance Indicators Infantry Tactics Combat Life Saver Relationship Management Carbon Footprinting Tms Us Army Kpi Reefer Food Distribution Microsoft Crm Visio Freight Forwarding

Christopher J. F. Cada Education Details

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Technical Managment
  • U.S. Sergeant Majors Academy Ft, Bliss Tx
    U.S. Sergeant Majors Academy Ft, Bliss Tx
    Battle Staff Non Commissioned Officers Course
  • Illinois Military Academy
    Illinois Military Academy
    Officer Candiate School

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Christopher J. F. Cada attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, U.s. Sergeant Majors Academy Ft, Bliss Tx, Illinois Military Academy.

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