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Plan, manage, and carry out corporate Logistical strategies, initiatives, programs and solutions. At the strategic level, drive the development of LP’s supply chain strategies and solutions that enables successful implementation and execution of Corporate or Business level initiatives. For Rail and OSI focus, this position develops the processes, controls, and tactical requirements for Rail, intermodal, and off-site inventory management for the corporation. Manage site selection and management processes to support distribution strategies for business groups. Support the Director of Logistics in developing and implementing supply chain or import/export strategic direction. Hire, coach, mentor and evaluate employees; provide clear communication and leadership. Manage corporate inventory and compliance programs. Manage three different divisions within LP, rail and inventory, and rates and routes with 11 direct reports.

Provided direction and lead execution for new product development and/or software development, services and solutions from ideation up to launch, following the LP new product development process, including developing and testing concepts, ensuring product development delivers on the concept, and ensuring an appropriate testing plan is implemented.Delivered revenue and profit targets for assigned $100-200 million dollar (revenue) business segment by acting as the liaison between Sales and Operations, managing costs, growing profitable product lines or SKUs, and other initiatives.Forecasted annual, quarterly and monthly volumes and pricing for assigned product lines by using business knowledge, statistical techniques, historical data, and sales input for budgetary purposes. Lead cross functional teams to flawlessly execute major projects, including sales blitzes, new product launches, major promotions, product repositioning, and other key initiatives. Coordinated all elements of marketing communications for assigned product lines, engaging corporate marketing, agency, public relations, and other resources to execute a well-coordinated plan. This included managing a direct marketing budget of approximately $1-2 million for assigned product lines.

Sr. Logistics AnalystLogistics Analyst Logistics CoordinatorI served all 3 roles within LP.