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Houston, Texas Area

•Process improvements for inbound major equipment that resulted in direct delivery to the manufacturing locations which resulted in an annual savings of $1.4 million dollars.•Successful implementation of Single Source lanes with negotiated carrier savings of $300K annually.•Implemented scheduling system that resulted in safety improvements, yard efficiency, and reduction in carrier detention costs at the manufacturing locations in Houston.•Managed Exterran’s third party logistics provider in cost savings opportunities, invoice reconciliation, payment to carriers and metrics reporting.•Carrier management to ensure compliance with Exterran’s HSE policies and safety standards.•Carrier contract review.•Cargo claims processing and negotiations.•Freight Bill Audit and Pay (FBAP) – Implemented in Exterran’s manufacturing facilities which resulted in improved efficiency in processing and payment of invoices.•Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Fleet and various other departments on an ongoing basis.

Houston, Texas Area

•Achieved $1.2 million dollars in transportation cost savings through negotiations with charter parties.•Developed a Master List process to insure shipment accuracy and to eliminate short shipped cargo. This resulted in an annual cost savings of $200,000 and established stronger relationships with internal and external customers. •Coordinated with charter parties, carriers and freight forwarders relative to specific projects, sales, and lease shipments.•Sourced all modes of transportation to insure the most expedient and cost effective carrier for each specific requirement.•Monitored shipment movement from origin to destination and provided key stakeholders daily updates.•Measured the accuracy of quotes and rates to better manage customer expectations.•Created the Savings Bucket spreadsheet in order to track savings and drive a culture to reduce cost.•Made strategic and tactical recommendations to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Fleet and various other departments on an ongoing basis.

Houston, Texas Area

•Managed 7 cargo terminals in Texas and Louisiana – Supported the transportation of cargo and deliveries.•Directed the Supply Chain movement for Just in Time (JIT) cargo.•Monitored shipments for compliance in regards to tariffs, US Customs, USDA and DOT regulations.•Developed training program for on boarding new contractors. •Monitored metrics and terminal efficiency that reduced driver stand by costs and increased safety standards.•Balanced equipment for the Southwest District to insure utilization and cost efficiency.•Monitored the movement of freight on ships, trains, and trucks.•Developed company wide policies and procedure, for each operating location, resulting in the utilization of containers on a continuum and producing cost savings for the company.