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Cary, North Carolina, Us

Cary, North Carolina, Us

Burlington, Massachusetts, Us

Responsible for managing the design, development and implementation of well-balanced, cost efficient routing strategies for both delivery of product and sales routes. Manage all aspects of finished goods, storage and distribution both on and off-site. Ensures completion of operation’s daily workload in a safe, productive, and efficient manner while focusing on maximizing customer service. Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements. Responsible for the direction and coordination of all warehousing activities, i.e., receiving, storage and maintenance of product, inventory control records, security and overall day-to-day activities of company facilities. Manage performance of all assigned reports by selection, discipline, employee development, performance management and appraisals and making recommendations for promotions. Ensure compliance with safety codes, policies, and procedures of the Company and standards established by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Knowledgeable and trained in AIB compliance certification. Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes. Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers. Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management. Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies. Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Manage CDS Logistics Network Operations, ensuring that the required practices and procedures are implemented and utilized. Additionally, monitor and develop the CDS agent network by analyzing various metrics, reports and by identifying/addressing issues timely and accurately. Add and/or replace network agents nationally as required based on performance or new customer opportunities. Identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to the entire delivery protocol through the establishment of a ‘Best Practices Program’. Furthermore, strengthen the customer and third party network relationships by implementing new programs and procedures.

Manager of Service & Product Support, Engine Division• Responsible for equipment life-cycle management, task assignment, customer account management, personnel and material safety, scheduling, maintenance, process execution, quality assurance, and identifying opportunities for improvement, and employee development. • Led a 20+ person team of managers and certified CAT technicians on engines and chassis repair and maintenance.• Increased gross profit from 50% to 70% in two years (2010-2012).• Played an active role in the acquisition of a 50 million dollar company; responsible for asset valuation, employee talent evaluation and hiring, and business model integration (2011).• Commended for personally securing a maintenance contract worth 2 million dollars in new business annually, with large growth potential. Was the temporary manger and ran the facility in conjunction with the corporate headquarters until hired and trained replacement.• Designed full chassis overhaul project, negotiated, and landed 2.5 million dollar contract with our biggest truck engine customer. Oversaw the operation and due to efficiency and quality the customer doubled the order to 5 million (2012).• Selected to manage newest facility and recognized for enhancements in production, quality, and staffing (2009). • Selected to turn around an under-performing location in a competitive market. Increased technician head count from 4 to 9. Made significant strides in market share and increased profitability (2008).• Spent 20-30% of time on the road maintaining and enhancing existing customer relationships and sourcing new business.

Villanova, Pa, Us

Executive MBA Program

I was a vessel superintendent working out of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. I was responsible for cargo planning of a multitude of products from cars, containers, dry bulk, liquid, livestock, etc. During cargo operations I supervised 100+ men and women in all aspects of loading and unloading. I had to maintain

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Logistics And Intermodal Transportation