Strategically placed as primary liaison between field associates and associates of 8 North Star divisions and 11 U.S. Food Atlantic regions to support the consolidated purchasing group in Greenville, South Carolina. Ensured procedural compliance on adjustments in ordering patterns and implementing cost effective conversions along with implementing logistics development projects including mode shifts, “less than truck load” (LTL) consolidation and development of cross-dock operations. • Coordinated a new inter-division hauling strategy which met the projected budget and matched outside carrier pricing enabling the company to maintain the funds internally which resulted in 6% increase over the budget projection• Improved logistics by managing a streamlined backhaul process which enabled ordering patterns adjustments resulting in backhaul efficiencies saving driver overtime and fuel costs.• Teamed with buyers, vendors and carriers to change vendors to back haul allowing a more controlled process providing quicker response time to minimize any potential problems.• Coordinated the implementation of divisional lanes which helped to streamline the interdivision hauling process allowing the VP of Operations to review and choose “runs” which increased revenue.• Responsible for reviewing vendor reports and coordinating loads that could be made a full load and changed to back haul resulting in increased load efficiencies.

Appointed by management to start a new team that drove significant Supply Chain productivity by leveraging back-haul cost and synergy from vendors to distribution centers and stores including Bi-Lo, Tops, Giant, and Stop & Shop under one centralized location utilizing “MTM” software.• Generated over $7.5MM in revenue from annualized Supply Chain improvements• Maintained 97% + service level while managing and realigning over 30 contract carriers .• Negotiated the highest backhaul level in history with executives from broker and vendors.• Assigned by management to work with VP at carrier site to negotiate record low back-haul costs.• Communicated to senior management tracking of all projects and progress reports. • Managed new carrier and new vendor CPU negotiations resulting in 1.6 MM additional revenue in 2006.

Directed the daily activities of 23 drivers to deliver perishable and grocery goods for a transportation network consisting of a distribution center and 25 store locations.• Dispatched 23 drivers to deliver grocery and perishable loads through strike lines in Long Island, New York. • Managed all aspects of operations including payroll and service charges during outage.

Directed the daily activities of two traffic coordinators in scheduling 200 + weekly deliveries and backhauls of produce, meat, dairy, deli, floral, and frozen goods across multiple locations. • Generated $3.1MM in revenue through effective negotiation with carriers & brokers to maximize backhauls.• Maintained 97.5% service under stringent “just in time inventory levels.”

Directed the activities of three Traffic Clerks in scheduling up to 500 inbound loads per week.1 Promoted from Dispatcher to Supervisor in less than three years in a competitive environment.2 Initiated the first big development with the backhaul program utilizing fleet and contract carriers.3 Established and maintained proactive liaison with broker, vendors and buyers to ensure on time deliveries based on CRDs (customer request date). 4 Negotiated with carriers and Conrail for the best rates and on time service. 5 Generated $3.9 million in revenue in 1994 through negotiations & restructuring logistics.6 Interacted with other departments and vendors to insure accuracy in revenues. Dispatcher 1982 - 1985 1 Efficiently dispatched over 600-700 loads weekly to stores in five states. 2 Routed drivers as needed for backhaul and other operations.3 Ensure cost-effective operations in a high-volume, multi-state, 93-store environment.

Solely responsible for management and work assignments of 40 people in unloading and loading of refrigerated cargo. Responsible for developing 23 to 30 routes, scheduling pick-ups and assigning dispatches to drivers. Compiled and maintained all necessary paperwork for the department and signed for inbound shipments

Initiated, developed and expanded franchise operation, selling automotive tools and equipment to business owners and individual.