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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Lead domestic and international logistics operations, developing strategies to enhance routing efficiency and reduce transportation costs.Assist managing a $25M+ transportation budget, ensuring cost control, efficiency, and alignment with financial goals.Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to streamline material flow and align transportation strategies with project timelines, mitigating risks of delays.Lead cross-functional teams across departments, providing strategic direction, guidance, and influencing decision-making to achieve transportation objectives.Provide mentorship and coaching to interns and emerging talent within the department, fostering skill development and growth in logistics operations.Collaborate with vendors and carriers to maintain cost-effective and reliable supply chains, meeting service level agreements (SLAs) and legal compliance.Analyze key transportation metrics (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions.Drove Cox's transportation supplier diversity efforts to increase overall spend with diverse vendors.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Negotiated third-party logistics contracts, ensuring cost-efficient and timely transportation services while meeting regulatory requirements.Coordinated teams and led projects to standardize logistics processes across departments, improving efficiency and creating cohesive procedures for materials management.Develop and implement an efficient and effective process to communicate third party vendor contract and contact information to Cox departments and field locations.Played a leadership role in vendor transition projects, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure smooth transitions, even in roles without formal direct reporting lines.Coordinate with suppliers to facilitate expediting purchase orders to insure timely deliveries of the correct products.Directed daily supply chain operations, including managing vendor relations and optimizing logistics for on-time delivery performance.Standardizes Material Management/logistic processes across the company to gain process efficiencies.Managed day-to-day operations of the supply chain department, maintaining relationships with suppliers, carriers, and logistics providers.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Conducted data-driven analysis of transportation operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize routes across dedicated fleet and third-party carriers.Collaborated with cross-functional teams and acted as a key influencer in driving process improvementsDeveloped monthly dashboards and reports to monitor transportation performance and support decision-making.Managed the compliance of Cox’s transportation providers with company standards, ensuring high service levels and regulatory adherence.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Recommended optimal transportation methods (truck, LTL, intermodal) for fulfilling Cox’s distribution needs.Resolved daily operational issues in transportation, working closely with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure smooth operations.Led efforts to communicate and implement regulatory changes and standard operating procedures across the organization, influencing and guiding teams for smooth adoption.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

Managed client relationships, negotiated shipping rates, and coordinated shipments using truckload, LTL, and intermodal methods.Led teams of carriers and clients through complex logistics operations, ensuring alignment on service expectations and delivery timelines.Sourced carriers and developed strong partnerships, ensuring capacity and reliability for customer shipments.Analyzed and improved business processes, increasing service efficiency and reducing costs for transportation operations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing