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Recruited to control freight and logistics operations for all US plants after serving in consultant role to assist in developing strategies to lower freight spend. Restructured TMS and associate software to reduce errors and improve speed of shipping processes. Restructured freight lanes to pooled / regional carrier networks; saved transit time and reduced claims.▪ Generated $1.5 million in annual savings and secured premium national and regional carriers.▪ Managed company’s 3PLs… Show more Recruited to control freight and logistics operations for all US plants after serving in consultant role to assist in developing strategies to lower freight spend. Restructured TMS and associate software to reduce errors and improve speed of shipping processes. Restructured freight lanes to pooled / regional carrier networks; saved transit time and reduced claims.▪ Generated $1.5 million in annual savings and secured premium national and regional carriers.▪ Managed company’s 3PLs, transitioning them to transactional TMS format, saving over $1 million per year.▪ Slashed rates 10% by reviewing and renegotiating carrier and 3PL contracts. Restructured all carriers (parcel, LTL, and FTL), producing consistent savings over seven-year period.▪ Restructured company’s freight claims process to fast payment and claims at .3%.▪ Addressed packaging issues with Clemson University and Virginia Tech, lowering cost and reducing damage.▪ Played key role in building platform for foreign and domestic FIB and FOB, achieving record on-time deliveries. Show less

Managed plant, production planning, purchasing, logistics and distribution for company’s largest North American facility with $160 million in sales. Ensure JIT / JIS and deliver-to-production of BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and KIA vehicles. Engage in demand planning; sequence with automotive manufacture production. Generate distribution forecasts and ensure delivery of product per house and vendor networks via 24/7 plan.▪ Designed company’s carrier network for JIS and JIT.Oversaw design /… Show more Managed plant, production planning, purchasing, logistics and distribution for company’s largest North American facility with $160 million in sales. Ensure JIT / JIS and deliver-to-production of BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and KIA vehicles. Engage in demand planning; sequence with automotive manufacture production. Generate distribution forecasts and ensure delivery of product per house and vendor networks via 24/7 plan.▪ Designed company’s carrier network for JIS and JIT.Oversaw design / process control of product movements (plant and deliverables).▪ Restructured Logistics Team and operations, resulting in 20% less staff required to maintain target production. Show less

Handled inbound and sequenced JIS line delivery, along with global shipping. Managed facility with $382 million in materials, including 55 department and 500 employees. Initiated safety programs in all areas from industrial trucks to work/operational processes. Generated detailed matrix and dashboard reports. Oversaw department P&L performance.▪ Implemented Lean initiatives for materials flow, storage and line JIS delivery.▪ Managed 50% site expansion supporting all three additional… Show more Handled inbound and sequenced JIS line delivery, along with global shipping. Managed facility with $382 million in materials, including 55 department and 500 employees. Initiated safety programs in all areas from industrial trucks to work/operational processes. Generated detailed matrix and dashboard reports. Oversaw department P&L performance.▪ Implemented Lean initiatives for materials flow, storage and line JIS delivery.▪ Managed 50% site expansion supporting all three additional assembly lines.▪ Created SAAG Boards and Lean initiatives; designed material flows/processes and created Kaizens to address packaging and labeling for global support.▪ Led facility to 60% increase in manpower needs (from 500 to 800) while generating 35% labor cost reduction. Show less

Coordinated with federal, state, county and city authorities to plan 1,555 acre multi-business site for world’s sixth-largest automobile manufacturer. Trained global vendors in imports / exports compliance (FTZ and CTPAT). Engaged in software purchasing and negotiated consulting contracts. Set up scheduled audits.▪ Led set up of entire facility. Wrote job descriptions and composed compliance manuals and designed company’s training program around trade, materials and legal materials… Show more Coordinated with federal, state, county and city authorities to plan 1,555 acre multi-business site for world’s sixth-largest automobile manufacturer. Trained global vendors in imports / exports compliance (FTZ and CTPAT). Engaged in software purchasing and negotiated consulting contracts. Set up scheduled audits.▪ Led set up of entire facility. Wrote job descriptions and composed compliance manuals and designed company’s training program around trade, materials and legal materials compliance.Teamed with consulting firm and led project to set up and design logistics for company’s foreign trade zone using SAP / Integration Point; worked with federal, state, local and US Customs officials.▪ Achieved highest management rating in department among US managers.▪ Mapped and designed processes for movements in CKD, ADS, POA, Land Bridges and Milk Runs. Show less