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Phoenix, Arizona Area

Chandler, Az

Provided management and leadership in establishing, optimizing, standardizing and maintaining best supply chain processes across four continents. Performed demand planning and forecasting to ensure that product was available, on-time and in the right quantity, quality and at optimum cost. Supervised a team of 10 employees.Oversaw specialized global logistics needs involving North America (USA/Canada/Mexico), Africa (Mali, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and Ethiopia), South America (Brazil, Chile and Peru) and Australia; overcame end-to-end logistical challenges in geographically-complex locations.Assumed leadership of international fleet and logistics and the U.S. procurement department.Led a multi-million dollar fleet of 500+ Mineral Exploration drilling and support equipment.Coordinated sourcing, purchasing, inventory management and global distribution.Significantly improved supply chain and logistics amidst an extended company downturn.

Chandler, Az

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Managed transportation activities to assure that business customers receive the most efficient and economical transportation of finished goods, supplies, and raw materials in accordance with applicable governmental regulations. Recognized as Major Drilling’s first Traffic Manager; selected to implement a structured traffic department. Promoted in 2004 to direct purchasing, inventory, and logistics operations. Led a team of 10 staff.Set up and organized a transportation network to manage time-sensitive traffic to highly-demanding destinations including Siberia, Indonesia, Philippines, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Canada, Greece, Egypt, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and US.Executed carrier contract negotiations, import/export regulations, overseas partner selection, dangerous goods coordination, and day-to-day traffic functions.Led three multi-million dollar projects to/from Indonesia; assisted multiple exploration projects in equipment procurement, consumables, vehicle parts, and related items. Also implemented Just in Time system.Successfully chartered cargo planes to projects in Madagascar and Kyrgystan. Reduced inventory values from $7M to $5.2M by revamping the inventory system and removing unnecessary items.Coordinated multiple projects in North Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan, Alaska, South & North America, and New Guinea.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Managed operational and fiscal activities of a terminal in a nationwide truckload and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) trucking network. Supervised a team of 7 employees.Successfully opened and oversaw operations of the Salt Lake City terminal including Sales, Operations, P&L, Safety, Personnel, and Warehouse Management.Planned and developed systems and procedures to improve operating quality and efficiency of the terminal.Delivered products and services on-time and at the targeted costs.Led development and execution of departmental strategies and plans to achieve revenue, operating profit, safety, quality, and continuous improvement objectives.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Oversaw facility optimization and maintained high standards of safety, quality, customer service, and compliance. Implemented transportation solutions to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Managed a team of 10 employees.Successfully opened and oversaw operations of the Salt Lake City terminal including Sales, Operations, P&L, Safety, Personnel, and Warehouse Management.Increased monthly revenue from $35K in 1994 to $150K in 1995.Developed and maintained new business.