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United States

Waller, Texas, United States

• Utilize BI tools such as Tableau to create and manage reports, dashboards, and datamarts. Produced analytical reporting support for Outbound Transportation team.Standardized and streamlined carrier on-time compliance.
• Performed ad hoc analytic opportunities based on business needs. Examples includetrailer cube utilization optimization, financial deep dives/ invoice auditing by carrier, androuting optimization.
• Assisted with testing and implementation of TMS Control Tower software to increasevisibility across multiple operations – inbound, outbound, transfer, yard, and milk run –to optimize the entire transportation network.
• Produced technical documentation of data sources, metrics definitions, and keyinitiatives

• Wrote intermediate SQL scripts in SQL Server Management Studio for importing andexporting data from enterprise and 3 rd party applications. Created reporting, storedprocedures, and scheduled jobs to disseminate the.
• Performed daily transportation tasks for 7,000 truckloads and 140,000 LTL shipmentsannually with a total spend of $8.5 mil.
• Analyzed operational performance and procedure to recommended changes andcontinuous improvement opportunities.
• Created and executed testing scenarios within the TMS Dev environment to create moreefficient workflows and worked with MercuryGate to incorporate dynamic rule sets toautomate manual tasks.

Houston, Texas, United States

• P&L ownership of $46 million freight spend annually across Parcel, Less ThanTruckload, Intermodal, and Truckload modes. Formulate, validate, and propose budgetsand expenditure allocations.
• Lead Lean assessments directly with internal leaders in the diagnosis and assessment ofthe end-to-end supply chain, prioritization of opportunities based on efficiencies oreffectiveness, and deployment of solution sets.
• Responsible for a team of direct report personnel and their development, supervision,and overall management of department goals and objectives.
• Proactively identified opportunities, conduct root cause/trend analysis, and develop andimplement short-term and long-term solutions.
• Promoted and developed integration between Domestic, Import, Merchant, Distributionand Store Operations to optimize supply chain efficiency and improve in-stock levels.
• Coordinated Academy relief initiatives from a logistical standpoint in the aftermath ofHurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Florence.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Managed the company’s domestic logistics and third-party contract carriers ensuringeffective and efficient transportation of shipment to stores and distribution centers withan average yearly spend of $46 million.
• Established policies, standards, procedures, and manages the administration of carriersand other services providers from multiple distribution centers.
• Developed KPI and Carrier Scorecard programs to create best in class measurementsand drive operating and costing improvements.
• Analyzed logistics data as well as customer data to ensure service and financial metricsare met.
• Participated in the development of operating goals and objectives for the unit;recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, to include thosegoverning training, development, certification, and licensure of drivers.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Supervised a department of 4 employees with an annual spend of over $50 million inequipment and transportation related operations. Responsible for all hiring, employeecounseling, training, and terminations for the.
• Developed department budget to better control costs and manage equipmentprocurement, allocation, distribution, and utilization for over 35,000 pieces of tractor,trailering, and dock equipment.
• Project manager for sourcing, purchasing, and implementing TMS software
• Directed the bidding, selection, performance evaluation, and invoicing processes for thecompany’s network of intermodal carriers, rental equipment providers, and variousequipment related service providers.
• Negotiated long term contracts and ad hoc rates for both intermodal transportation andequipment services.
• Controlled an inventory of 4,500 toll and 5,400 scaling devices with a yearly spend of$18 million. Implemented best practices policies and created proactive monitoringprocedures that resulted in a year over year.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Developed and compiled weekly, monthly, and yearly executive level reports usingSequel and Access that captured and measured linehaul and intermodal performanceincluding on time percentage, revenue, cost per.
• Created automated reporting and alerts using SQL scripts and jobs to identify andcapture rail eligible freight to ensure freight moved through the network of terminals asprofitably as possible. Identified savings.
• Performed business analyst duties for the design, testing, and installation of TMWTransportation System to enhance purchased transportation performance and increasesavings for all 3 rd party moves by switching from a.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Investigated, managed, and resolved over 100 new commercial and personal autoinsurance claims per a month, issuing payments totaling $1 million per year.
• Communicated daily with customers to ensure auto appraisals, rentals, and re-inspections were effectively managed.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Planned inbound truckload and intermodal services to ensure on-time pickup anddelivery of products throughout the distribution network.
• Used Sequel and Access to compile reporting that captured and measured linehaul andintermodal performance including on time performance, rate per mile, and carriermetrics.
• Member of project team that helped design and test end user business case scenariosduring implementation of an Oracle Transportation Management System (OTM) thatenhanced system performance.
• Ensured accurate OTM data records for use in department reporting.
• Assisted with development and implementation of OTM training program for CircuitCity employees, as well as the suppliers, vendors, and carriers.
• Assisted in the annual bid process for awarding transportation contracts to variouscarriers by conducting rate negotiations, preparing contract documents, andcommunicating with carrier sales teams.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Collaborated and communicated with other Inventory Planning staff (i.e. InventoryAnalysts, Merchandisers, Buyers) and cross-functional partners (i.e. Distribution CenterInbound/Outbound Operations, Transportation.
• Created, analyzed, and distributed reports using Access queries and Excel spreadsheetsto translate vast amounts of data into concise information for forecasting, charge backs,claims, expenses, and revenues.
• Data entry