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Waukegan, Il, Us

Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

Melrose Park, Illinois

Type of Business: Distributer of chemical productsAreas of Responsibilities: Inbound and outbound fright, both domestic and international. Carrier selection and rate negotiation. Federal and International regulation compliance. Key Accomplishments:Organized Supply chain functions for more efficient operation.Implemented carrier assessment program to monitor carrier efficiencies.Reduced freight expenditures by $210,000 2015 versus 2014 and $280,000 in 2017Negotiated freight rates at 34% reduction.Implemented system for tracking shipments to ensure time requirements are keep. Established procedures for enhanced supply chain management to meet corporate profit objectives.Set fuel surcharge to mirror national index reducing FSC by 5.3 average with all approved carriers Developed and maintain a computerized tracking system to track carrier liability, insurance and regulatory requirements.Set program to combine partial load to reduce freight costs.

Northlake Illinois

Areas of Responsibilities: Claims management, Records and research, Over Short and Damage Department. Chairman of the QMS (Quality Management System) team as well as ISO audit team. Also member of Line Haul Committee and Loss Prevention Team.Direct Reports: Claims Analyst, Claims Clerk, OS & D team members POD clerksKey Accomplishments: Reduced acknowledgement time for claims from a average of 20 days to 3 ½ days, reduced open claims from a average of 120 days to 28 days Key member of team that reduced line haul costs by 34% while decreasing transit time. Developed a new system to achieve 98.3% completion of scanned POD within 14 days Increased response time in the OS & D Department while reducing staff by implanting newer computerized technologies. Set up system to distribute novelties, electrical supplies’ and energy drinks / gum through pick and pack service

Niles Iliinois

Areas of Responsibilities: Traffic functions, Shipping, Receiving, Fulfillment, Raw & Finished Goods Inventories, Company Fleet.Direct Reports: Assistant Distribution Manager, Warehouse Specialist, Fulfillment Specialist, 3 truck drivers, 2 forklift drivers, 1 dock worker. Key Accomplishments: Negotiated advantageous freight rates, increasing discounts with carriers by 40% and decreasing transit times while implementing carrier compliance reports to monitor success of programs. Realigned transportation lane for more advantageous consolidations. Developed a new system for fulfillment of customer literature which increased sales by $1.7 million. Identified major problems with work flow and staff distribution. Developed a plan to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness by reallocating staff scheduling, segregating responsibilities, cross training, and defining accountability. Resulted in cost savings from staff reduction, reduced overtime by 35%, and increased on-time performance. Developing documentation for ISO certification.

Highland Park Illinois

Areas of Responsibilities: Shipping, Receiving, Line Replenishment, Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Grinding Room, and W.I.P.Direct Reports: 4 Data Processors, 10 Foremen overseeing 84 material handlers Key Accomplishments: Organized and managed transportation/traffic department for more efficient operation. Identified the need for, and implemented RF bar coding system to minimize inventory errors. Developed and managed multi-million dollar budget for 3 departments. Established procedures for enhanced supply chain management to meet corporate profit objectives. Implemented efficiency procedures which reduced overtime by 25% Developed a computerized method for entry of real-time finished goods inventories. Created the first procedures manual for staff service continuity. Leading member of the AIB (American Institute of Bakers) audit team to ensure compliance of proper shipping methods of food grade products.

Chicago Illinois

Lake Bluff Illinois

Skokie Illinois