David Plata Email & Phone Number

United States

Roselle, Illinois, United States

Rosemont, Illinois

 Ensures product availability through the timely delivery of all inbound Vendor managed loads to multiple USF warehouse locations Works directly with the Load Planning Team to complete daily load tracking reports Manage assessorial charges to determine validity and process payment to Carriers, along with billing vendors for these charges when applicable Manage inbound delivery schedules, along with future receiving appointments in retalix, and update purchase order receiving date information Assist Load Planner with emails and researching loads that need to be expedited Work with Replenishment to determine priority loads and collaborate with Market Operations to secure inbound receiving appointments without negatively affecting service levels

Streamwood, Illinois

Conferred with customers about services, tariffs, specific transport conditions, advisablepackaging and organizing freight into containers. Identified and planned the most appropriate routes and means of transportation taking intoaccount the nature of goods, costs, transit time and security. Developed work schedules in line with priorities, devise and schedule shipment, record shipmentdata, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting,accounting, and recordkeeping purposes. Contacted carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping anddelivery of goods in accordance with customer requirements. Obtained, prepared, issued and checked transportation documents to meet customs andinsurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with regulations and fiscalregimes

 Responsible for the day to day execution and monitoring of inbound transportation loads to several regional divisions Worked directly with load planning team and carrier development teams to drive freight revenue and income across all divisions. Analyzed financial impact of requests from division purchasing, operations, suppliers and transportation providers related to detention, unloading and other charges; made the decision whether to approve or deny additional charges. Developed profitable professional relationships with buyers, division associates (US Foods Warehouses) carriers and shippers. Phone and e-mailed contact with carriers to secure supply chain capacity for shipments. Served as the primary contact and the transportation subject matter expert for internal (Corporate Transportation, Merchandising and Distribution) and external customers (Suppliers, 3PL's, etc.). Communicates with carriers, drivers and shipping personnel to make sure trucks are properly loaded. Provides timely update and action plans to purchasing team. Monitored all purchase orders in specified lanes including carrier confirmation of loads, expected pick-up and eta dates and communication to operations of expected loads and estimated time of arrivals (ETA). Actively partnered with carriers/suppliers to streamline the flow of goods from supplier dock to the distribution centers, optimizing inbound efficiencies. Worked directly with load planning team and carrier development teams to drive freight revenue and income across all divisions. Monitored on time delivery and provides timely resolution to transportation issues.

Streamlite Inc. - Bensenville, Illinois

 Responsible for the coordination and supervision of all shipping/receiving, parcel handling, distribution, and logistics operations. Reviewed logs and reports and confer with shift personnel to ascertain pertinent scheduling, production, and administrative support requirements. Provided planning, direction and control of all available resources for ensuring timely, damage-free, safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts. Ensured the accurate processing and timely delivery of all inbound/outbound shipments via a web-based Transportation Management System (TMS) and frequent interface with postal clerks. Repaired down computer terminals.

Education record

High School Diploma