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Southfield, Michigan, United States

• Set up new business account for Ford International OLLP contract
• Developed, built and improved various transportation processes and reporting

Rochester, Michigan, United States

• Executed multi-customer transportation network design optimization models utilizing ALLO software for both Engineering and Pre-Sales
• Managed customer on-boarding using network design results through procurement and implementation of launch activities
• Utilized MS SQL to develop real-time KPI’s with dashboard drill-down capabilities
• Deployed a set of tools to automate customer specific reporting and data integrity validations
• Created ETL jobs in I-Dashboard interface to compile complex multi-system reporting metrics

Redford, MI

• Initiated various Lean Kaizen projects within multiple groups o Reduced lost freight Inventory by 95%o Automated invoicing process reducing errors and manpower requirementso Expedited the inventory process reducing.
• Launched the design and development of I-DASHBOARD reporting software
• Constructed numerous tools utilizing Oracle databases to develop real time ODBC reports to create internal and customer visibility of WMS activity
• Transformed the communication process with expedite freight by implementing ISSUE TRAK, while satisfying customer audit requirements

Greater Detroit Area

• Established transportation optimization modelling and operational processes for Lear in both US and Europe using ALLO
• Shaped the engineering process for implementation of new TMS system (ALMS)
• Developed various data capturing tools from multiple systems to transform raw data into optimization ready datasets significantly reducing design times
• Created verification outlier notification reports to assure data integrity for proper route design

Rochester Michigan

• Structured common financial reporting outputs and created KPI metrics for distribution to all business units
• Responsible for maintaining databases and business process flow including accounting and critical project data

• One of four engineers to startup company developing a cross-functional engineering software
• Led development team in the creation of the Virtual Engineer and implementation of software to assist engineering, program managers, and accounting teams to improve invoicing and Month End Processes
• Managed various projects with multiple clients on projects related to Transportation, Material Handling, Packaging
• Successfully completed Six Sigma Black Belt training, while exceeding project objectives
• Incorporated what-if analysis tool to accurately project financial effects of change
• Developed multiple reports and KPI’s including P&L and forecasting tools

Livonia, MI

• Optimized functionality for various methods of Logistics management
• Developed cross-functional supply chain scenario tool used for high level consulting