Our focus is ensuring that a global logistics provider not only gives great service, but is technology driven and provides cost conscious supply chain solutions. Sustaining cost and stopping the bleeding artery in your logistics network is a focus. Optimizing a fraction of your supply chain can save millions to the bottom line. With proven results we can plan and execute swiftly.With 28 years in the industry we are coined as the supply chain problem solver with a concentration in imports and exports. Moving freight from point A to B globally for small and large organizations hassle free is our number one priority. From the smallest of packages or pallets, to the largest of the Big, Bold and Beautiful freight, we have you covered.Industries serviced:AutomotiveTrade ShowApparelAppliances/ElectronicsEVAerospaceMilitaryWe look forward to assisting your organization with optimizing its supply chain effectively and cost consciously.Our values are T.A.C.I.I. pronounced (TACKY).TeamworkAccountabilityCustomer FocusIntegrityInnovationDoes your supply chain need a refresh?Are you accepting subpar service because you are nervous to disrupt your network?

ICAT Logistics Detroit is family-owned and operated and has been since its inception more than 30 years ago when it was created to ensure safe, secure and timely delivery of goods. Customers have come to depend on the experience, knowledge and capabilities of ICAT Logistics Detroit and its established partnerships around the world.Our team always finds a way to get the job done. It’s the result of years of working together and building a worldwide network of resources and relationships to solve complex shipping challenges.The experts at ICAT Logistics Detroit know that every shipment is mission critical to our customers, who represent a wide range of companies from multinationals to family-owned enterprises and start-ups. We think through the critical details so that they don’t have to. The best routes. The most efficient modes of transport. Getting through customs. Packaging bulky loads. Warehousing, if necessary.Whether you’re shipping a pallet across the state or heavy machinery around the world, we provide all the services you need to get it there right on time.➤Services:☑INTERNATIONAL AIR & OCEAN: Borders are no barrier for us☑AIR FREIGHT SHIPPING: Proper air supply vital for speed☑OCEAN / SEA FREIGHT SHIPPING: Don’t miss the boat on economical option☑OVERSIZE: We excel at XXL: Large, wide, heavy hauls☑EXPEDITING: Our reach and flexibility work to your advantage☑PROJECT LOGISTICS: Embed an ICAT Logistics crew on-site☑GROUND SOLUTIONS: We offer different wheels for different deals☑CUSTOMS, TRADE COMPLIANCE, SECURITY & DOCUMENTATION: Papers, please☑PACKAGING & CRATING: ICAT will help you wrap it all up☑WAREHOUSING: We can provide a temporary home for your goods if you need it☑INTERMODAL: Connections count☑ASIA: Call on us to move you in and out of Asia☑MEXICO: We’ve got you coming and going➤INDUSTRIES: Auto Suppliers/ Automotive, Aerospace, Tooling, Medical, Government/D.O.D., Technology, Trade Shows, Recreational Vehicles

In this roll I was challenged to build from the ground up a logistics department that was non-existent. I developed pro-cesses, assembled an experienced tradeshow logistics team, along with procedures in a fast pace and very demanding environment. I reported to the Chief Operating Office and the President/CEO of EEI Global/Mobile. The executive team had full confidence in my ability to build a foundation and fix internal communication and multiple costly logistics failures. It was a requirement to achieve operational excellence in a short period of time that would outlast the position to improve and sustain EEI’s domestic and global presence within the tradeshow industry. I on-boarded, implemented and managed tier 1 tradeshow driven carriers, on-boarded, implemented and managed tier 1 airfreight forwarding pro-viders with a concentration in trade show freight, designed, implemented, managed all domestic and international ship-ping processes and fostered procedures that sustained shipping errors and missed events. Global Trade Shows, I worked directly with foreign country customs to ensure all registered commodities were documented, to ensure no issues occurred when dealing with domestic and international tariff procedures. My staff was the direct contact for EEI’s clients for inbound/outbound domestic and international freight that was organized by the client. My staff worked closely with the union warehouse foreman and bridged the communication gap between the union and salaried executive staff within EEI Global/EEI Mobile. I worked closely with the Vice Presidents of sales, Operations Directors, Senior Account Executives, Service Project Managers, Construction Project Managers and Director of Design and Engineering. I was the single point of contact for all union travelling construction carpenters.

I served as Senior Account Manager and oversaw the largest national accounts in the Midwest, east and southeast re-gion of the country. I reported directly to the Vice President of Supply Chain. My direct responsibilities included manag-ing, designing the domestic and international logistics network for each clients operation. My responsibilities also includ-ed seeking cost savings solutions and pursued Just In Time (JIT) logistics methods. I was also responsible for giving guidance to the England Logistics onsite managers and coordinators. It was a requirement to seek new business from clients and pursue customer account profitability, growth and operational excellence. Finally, I worked directly with sales executives and SCS solutions team to develop specific solutions for new and existing clients. I lead and developed junior Account Managers leadership skills, Communication, Project Mgt and overall Supply Chain skills to demonstrate and communicate value to clients on a regular cadence.

I served as Purchasing Program Managenent Analyst (PPMA) at the New Product Development Center for Ford Motor Company Prototype Vehicle Operation. The project provides coordination, tracking and reporting the status of prototype parts and tooling to identify delays and roadblocks that could prevent delivery at the Ford Prototype plant operation vehicle builds. The Prototype Parts Tracking Project will ultimately be responsible to assist the Product Development Engineering Leaders and organizations to support:- Engagement with engineers, designers and program team members to achieve a quality prototype parts list.- Meets targets/deadlines for prototype deliverable, audits and other performance objectives.- Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions of releasing issues.- Attends and actively participates in cross functional and global program meetings as a representative of the Engineering Release Department.- Supports the Ford Motor Company Vision and Operating Priorities.

2010 and 2011 Presidents Club Winner I served as the Operations Manager over the Livonia Michigan facility. I managed a staff of over (40) exempt and non exempt and contract employees. My management staff consisted of two (2) Operations Supervisor and four (4) Lead Operations support personnel. My duties included managing and directing a parcel sorting distribution center that processed over approximately 25,000 parcel pieces per day. My duties also included overseeing a mail distribution network nationwide. I was responsible for and have achieved productivity measurements of higher than three hundred (300) pieces per hour. The Livonia Michigan operation was the top tier and achieved the Presidents Club Award for 2010 and 2011 which is the highest honor in Productivity, Efficiency, Quality, Reliability and Safety in the country. I coordinated, developed and implemented Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) to maximize efficiency and improve customer service. I was also the Operations Impact Team Leader that reported directly to the East Region VP of Operations. My duties included implementing 5(s) in multiple operations to ensure the highest of productivity. I also managed a transportation network that consisted of over fifty (20) dedicated truckload routes to the USPS and from our origin facilities across the country. I was responsible for negotiating contracts with 3rd party transportation vendors that generated a savings of over $50,000 annually. I was the point of contact for the east regions origin location customers to ensure the maximum interaction of customer service. I was responsible for developing corporate wide structured training programs to improve skills and productivity in essential job functions for front line employees; validated internal procedures (SOP) to standardize operational procedures corporate wide.

I served as the Operations Manager for the Chrysler Automotive Beijing, China CKD plant account. I managed all inbound parts in excess of $30,000,000 from suppliers around the country including Canada and Mexico. I ensured that all parts are repackaged in accordance with Chrysler Automotive packaging standards and shipped Just In Time (J.I.T.) to maintain assembly line speed and production in Beijing, China. I managed all department activities and addressed all employee performance problems in a timely manner and in accordance with Eagle Global Logistics policies and procedures. I provided training and quality management activities to the Supervisory Staff. I reviewed all performance evaluations and report departments productivity to the on site Chrysler Automotive representative and Eagle Global Logistics management staff. I was the principal manager of forty-seven employees; consisting of two supervisors, three lead workers and forty-two packaging coordinators and clerical staff.

I served as Network Design Logistics Analyst for the Ford Motor Company account at the Penske Logistics headquarters. I provided logistics analysis and solutions at locations in excess of $100,000,000 in annual revenue. I conducted and designed routing and delivery analysis to coincide with Ford Motor Company rules and guide lines for the implementation of J.I.T. logistics. I prepared analysis and measurement reports for periodic Ford Motor Company Regional Transportations Managers and Cost Managers review. I communicated with Penske Logistics Center Managers and Material Planning & Logistics managers for both Powertrain and Vehicle Operations plants to assure the integrity of data and direction of projects are implemented successfully. On a day-to-day basis I was responsible for seeking cost savings solutions for the company’s yearly cost savings objective and to date has saved Ford Motor Company in excess of $20,000,000 annually.

I served as the Lead Logistics Provider Material Follow Up Supervisor at the Ford Dearborn Engine & Fuel Tank Plant. On site, I reported directly to the Material Planning & Logistics manager and the Penske Logistics Center Manager. I was the point of contact for Penske Logistics center personnel, Ford Motor Company Regional Transportation Managers, Superintendents and Material Planning & Logistics personnel. I managed, scheduling and directing inbound/outbound Truckload, Milk Run Direct, Railroad, Less Than Truckload and Critical Expedited Shipments materials from suppliers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I was also responsible for coordinating shipments to Atlanta Assembly, GA, Kansas City Assembly, MO, Kentucky Truck Assembly, KY, Lorain Assembly, OH, Michigan Truck, MI, Cuatitlan Assembly, MX, Hermosillo Assembly, MX, St. Thomas Assembly, ONT, Ontario Truck, ONT, and Wixom Assembly, MI, plants. I was also responsible for tracking over seas shipments from Europe and Japan via ocean cargo and airfreight shipments to maintain production. I sought on a daily basis cost savings solutions for the customer by auditing inbound trucks that had less than 90% cube utilization. Furthermore, I was responsible for maintaining a weekly metrics of managed routes and premium expedited freight that is reported to Ford senior operations management on a weekly basis to ensure the J.I.T. objective is 95% or greater. I was the principal supervisor of six employees; consisting of two lead Material Follow Up persons and on site clerical staff.

I served as Operations Supervisor at the Ford Livonia Transmission Plant Traffic Office. I was the point of contact for FedEx Supply Chain services Logistics center personnel, Ford Motor Company Regional Transportation Managers, Superintendents and Material Planning & Logistics personnel. I managed, scheduling and directing inbound and outbound Truckload, Milk Run Direct, Railroad, Less Than Truckload and Critical Expedited Shipments materials from suppliers in the United States, Canada and Mexico to maintain production. I made sure suppliers had enough containers to ship production parts. I coordinated the outbound shipments of transmissions via truckload and railroad to Norfolk Assembly, VA, Atlanta Assembly, GA, Chicago Assembly, IL, Oakville Assembly, ONT, Kansas City Assembly, MO, Kentucky Truck, KY, Lorain Assembly, OH, Dearborn Truck, MI, Michigan Truck MI, Cuatitlan Assembly, MX, Hermosillo Assembly, MX, St. Thomas Assembly, ONT, and Wixom Assembly, MI, plants. I maintained a weekly metrics of managed routes and premium expedited freight that is reported to Ford on a weekly basis to ensure J.I.T. objectives were 95% pick up and delivery. I was the principal supervisor of three employees; consisting of three on site traffic / production coordinators.

My duties included managing and directing inbound and outbound Truckload, Milk Run Direct, Railroad, Less Than Truckload and Critical Expedited Shipments materials from suppliers in the United States, Canada and Mexico to maintain production. This position was simultaneously held in Windsor, ONT at the Essex Engine Plant, T.M.E.P. Windsor Plant and Windsor engine plant. I also coordinated the outbound shipments of engines and transmissions via truckload and railroad to Norfolk Assembly VA, Atlanta Assembly, GA, Chicago Assembly, IL, Oakville Assembly, ONT, Kansas City Assembly, MO, Kentucky Truck, KY, Lorain Assembly, OH, Dearborn Truck, MI, Michigan Truck, MI, Cuatitlan Assembly, MX, Hermosillo Assembly, MX, St. Thomas Assembly, ONT, and Wixom Assembly, MI, plants. I was the point of contact for FedEx Supply Chain services Logistics center personnel, Ford Motor Company Regional Transportation Managers, Superintendents and Material Planning & Logistics personnel. I maintained a weekly metrics of managed routes that is reported to Ford Motor Company on a weekly basis to ensure J.I.T. percentages are no lower than 95% pick up and delivery. I was the principal supervisor of ten employees; consisting of six Material Follow Up persons and four traffic / production coordinators.

I was instrumental in the launch of the Ford / FedEx Cross Dock operations, from the managing and directing of routes from suppliers around the United States, Canada and Mexico to the designing and implementations of processes and procedures. I reported directly to the FedEx program manager. I was a team member for a Six Sigma project that targeted cubed trailers. This project ultimately led to the cost reduction of over $2,000,000 annually. I was the point of contact for FedEx Supply Chain Services Logistics center, multiple powertrain plant Regional Transportation Managers, on site FedEx Supply Chain Services operations supervisors and Ford Material Planning & Logistics personnel and carriers. My duties included making sure cross-dock personnel efficiently received inbound production parts, sort and ship freight to all Ford Powertrain operations. I was the principal supervisor of fifteen employees; including four shipping and receiving coordinators, five fork lift drivers, four data entry clerks and two quality control coordinators. I maintained a weekly metrics of managed inbound and outbound routes that is reported to Ford on a weekly basis to ensure J.I.T. percentages are no lower than 95% pick up and delivery.

My responsibilities included coordinating the inbound and outbound shipments of engines and transmissions via Truckload, Milk Run Direct, Railroad, Less Than Truckload and Critical Expedited Shipments materials to Norfolk Assembly, VA, Atlanta Assembly, GA, Chicago Assembly, IL, Oakville Assembly, ONT, Kansas City Assembly, MO, Kentucky Truck, KY, Lorain Assembly OH, Dearborn Truck MI, Michigan Truck MI, Cuatitlan Assembly MX, Hermosillo Assembly MX, St. Thomas Assembly ONT, and Wixom Assembly MI, plants. I maintained a weekly metrics of managed routes and premium expedited freight that is reported to Ford on a weekly basis to ensure J.I.T. objectives were 95% pick up and delivery. I was the point of contact for FedEx Supply Chain Services Logistics center personnel, Ford Motor Company Regional Transportation Managers and Material Planning & Logistics personnel. This position was held at Ford Livonia Transmission Plant and Vandyke Transmission plant. I was the principal supervisor of six employees; consisting of two lead Material Follow Up persons and on site clerical staff.

My duties included the tracking and monitoring of planned routes using Transportation Management Freight System from suppliers for General Motors Powertrain plants across the country including Canada and Mexico. My duties also included transmitting Certified Loads, keeping in constant contact with Truckload Milk run Direct and Less Than Truckload carriers, to ensure Just J.I.T. shipping and receiving of materials. I Relayed route deviations to FedEx site representatives Parts Control & Logistics Managers and Superintendents at G.M.P.T. plants. I was required to pass an internal International Standardization of Operations (I.S.O.) audit, and I also was required to understand internal and external G.M.P.T. account and organizational structure.

My duties included closely monitoring, tracking and researching updated information regarding expedited shipments using the Transportation Management Freight system. The utilization of the Customer Manage Service phone system and an in-depth knowledge of the Expedite Procedures and Operations was a requirement. I was required to pass an internal I.S.O. audit and the understanding of internal and external G.M.P.T. account and organizational structure was also a requirement. I demonstrated effective communication skills with internal and external customers. I acquired a Certificate in Hazardous Material Training /CFR-49 Part 172 (H Docket HM-126F).