Handle all day to day operations of a private fleet in my designated area

Logistics, Supply Chain and Transportation ManagementOver 15 years of management experience, including transportation, logistics, supply chain, warehouse, and distribution functions. Track record includes significant cost savings, productivity gains, and team performance improvements. Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management. ** Experience in managing teams of up to 100 and overseeing complex operations with extremely tight deadlines.** Proven success in implementing innovative logistical and process strategies for immediate and long-term benefits.** Recognized as an excellent coach, mentor, and motivator; build outstanding internal and partner relationships.

Transportation Manager2006-2010Managed all transportation activities, including the needs of multiple distribution centers. Supervised team of 150 truck drivers, oversaw fleet of ~100 tractors and 150 trailers, and managed customer demand relationships to secure capacity and demand. Worked directly with Penske Leasing on a daily basis to maintain continually up-and-running, safe fleet. Interacted with 3rd-party international carriers to move product overseas and with buyers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials. Managed multiple budgets, negotiated contracts, and serviced traffic lanes in all 50 states.★ Increased fuel mileage from ~5.5 to 8 miles per gallon, improved traffic lanes daily to reduce costs, and increased amount of trip leases to bring in more outside money and offset rise of fuel costs.★ Led large-scale, cross-functional teams to top results, including meeting and exceeding productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality goals. Implemented quarterly safety meetings for all distribution centers, traveling frequently to visit DCs and ensure understanding/compliance with safety goals.★ Demonstrated high level of proficiency in multi-task management, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining excellent record of on-time deliveries in dispatching fleet. Managed large groups of employees and vendors effectively. Organized all inter-company transfers and backhauls to all DCs.★ Evaluated standard operating procedures, rules and work processes to enhance communication, transfer information and subsequently produce positive results.