Cliff Hall Email & Phone Number

Newport News, Virginia, Us

Oversees transportation operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective logistics while focused on best in class service.Responsibilities include managing third-party dedicated fleets, coordinating projects, implementing transportation strategies, and maintaining compliance with policies to enhance overall supply chain performance.Leading insourcing of transportation operations; including recruiting and developing team of transportation managers domiciled in the field. Leading productivity initiatives; including route optimization, rationalizing carrier mix, and improving fleet utilization.

Newport News, Virginia, Us

Managed the import operations of approx. 30,000 TEU annually; from ocean or air booking to final delivery.Produced shipping forecasts, carrier scorecards, and KPI reports to manage space allocations, procure additional space, and develop alternative solutions to keep cargo moving. Collaborated with global sourcing, supply chain, transportation, and distribution partners to implement strategic initiatives; e.g. transload, lead time reductions, and visibility improvements.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support the successful implementation of Infor (GT) Nexus and supplier onboarding.

Newport News, Virginia, Us

Operations Supervisor, January 2017 - June 2018Operations Team Lead, September 2016 - December 2016Route Planner, January 2014 - August 2016Identified cost-saving opportunities in transportation, managing approx. $80M in annual spend through carrier RFP's, freight consolidation, and shipping schedule optimization. Planned and executed approx. 300 daily multi-stop truckload shipments from 14 distribution centers to around 1400 internal and customer locations, ensuring timely delivery.Resolved operational issues to enhance process efficiently and maintain service-level standards.Managed routine inquiries regarding shipment status and delays, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.Set operational objectives and delegated tasks for a team of route planners to meet performance targets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including external consultants, to implement a Mercury Gate TMS.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Account Supervisor, August 2012 – July 2013After Hours Driver Manager, January 2012 – August 2012 • Managed 3 fleets dedicated to our Farmland Foods, Creekstone Farms, and FAC Logistics accounts• Planned loads, booked backhauls with freight brokers to efficiently utilize assets• Supervised drivers including safety requirements, payroll issues, and scheduling of maintenance for tractors and trailers• Recruited and developed new drivers• Participated in the start-up of new accounts• Supervised a team of Driver Managers who manage 500+ drivers• Trained and developed new Driver Managers• Handled urgent situations and conflict resolution• Provided customer service to major dedicated accounts such as Smithfield Foods, Hershey’s, Kraft, and Wal-Mart• Tracked drivers, loads, and receivers• Negotiated situations to meet expectations of customers and company• Dealt with logistical problems• Planned future workload

Marseille, Fr

Finance Team Spot Award, September 2011• Monitored amendments received from overseas agencies• Ensured cargo is properly filed with U.S. Customs• Reconciled vessels due in to the United States• Invoiced collect charges• Sent arrival notices for import cargo• Monitored idle import cargo• Released and tracked containers moving on the rail• Produced accurate bills of lading in line with shipper’s instructions• Indexed shipper’s instructions for expedient bill production• Responded to customer inquiries via telephone and e-mail

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sociology