Creative, forward-thinking and self-motivated manager with more than 20 years of experience in the freight, package and logistics solutions industry. Capable of thriving in a senior-level position for domestic and international cross-border freight forwarding, express parcel and transportation; completing strategic initiatives in a timely manner while meeting other business goals. Proficient with Minitab, Supply Chain Guru, Microsoft Office and Visio, and AutoCAD. Strong organizational and planning skills for getting initiatives accomplished. Solid work ethic.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSPlayed a key role in expanding Purolator from 1 U.S. branch to 30 gateway, branch and agent locations by creating an operational freight-forwarding infrastructure, from point of pickup, consolidation into the U.S. gateways, coordination of all required documents for Canada and U.S. Customs, and introduction into Purolator and Canada Post networks.Established and executed new U.S. returns department in Canada for collecting and returning courier, freight, and mail shipments to the U.S.Improved service performance and generated a cost savings of nearly $1 million by spearheading the Network Optimization team in redesigning U.S. ground transportation and facility network.Actualized core processes for operations, sales and finance back office by developing and launching a critical process development structure and team.Earned Lean Six Sigma Green belt certifications for the team to effectively implement a continuous improvement culture and initiatives for Corporate Engineering and front-line operations.
Listed skills include Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and 37 others.