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Built and led high-performing team managing a $50M annual logistics budget, encompassing TMS management, contract negotiations, dock scheduling, vendor partnerships, on-time performance, fill rates, and inventory management. Developed profitable backhaul and CPU programs.Achievements:- Transformational Leadership: Converted the inbound logistics department from a $2M loss (2020) to a $5.5M profit (2023) by creating CPU programs, SOPs, and auditing processes. - Team Development: Transitioned transportation operations in-house in 2022, training and leading a highly effective internal team (manager, analyst, planner), realizing annualized resource savings of $500k. - Vendor and Carrier Management: Implemented vendor guidelines and fines, yielding $450k annually. Improved carrier accountability, enhancing on-time performance from 60% (2020) to 98% (2021). - Cost Efficiency: Enhanced freight audit and payment processes, reducing wasteful spending by 8%. Negotiated all contracts and system enhancements with carriers and the TMS provider (BluJay Solutions). - Strategic Partnerships: Partnered with Merchandising, Purchasing, and Operations teams to transition 50+ strategic vendors to CPU, achieving a 25% profit margin or higher. - Procurement and Program Management: Managed TL/IM/LTL/Final Mile procurement events, saving 5-15% on base rates annually. Revised backhaul program, shifting from a $35k weekly cost center (2020) to a $40k weekly profit (2022).

Optimized distribution centers, cross-docks, and private fleet operations. Set and achieved ambitious goals for high-visibility projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. Managed a team of 3 regional transportation managers and 8 routers, implementing large scale projects and cost-saving strategies.Achievements: - Project Management: Led end-to-end project management for 3PLs, fleet (250 trucks), and cross-dock strategy, resulting in $2.5M savings, a 300% increase in fleet utilization, a 35% reduction in fleet miles, and a 22% reduction in fleet size. - Network Optimization: Defined and implemented a successful network-wide re-route in 2019. Designed and standardized reroute processes for future optimization. - Cross-Dock Implementation: Led the implementation of final mile cross-docks in WA/CA/IA, saving $1.5M with zero customer impact. - Team Leadership: Developed weekly router KPIs, driving continuous improvement and accountability. Centralized a decentralized routing team, optimizing headcount by 55%.

Managed NA freight budget averaging $80M annually. Achieved $12M in spend reduction over five years by implementing best practices in optimization, freight audit, procurement, and project management. Improved on-time performance, fill rates, and data integrity while standardizing best practices.Achievements: - TMS Implementation: Led the BluJay Solutions TMS implementation across 10 DCs and 3 factories, delivering the project on time and under budget. - Procurement Management: Orchestrated all domestic transportation procurement projects, managing over 1,100 lanes and achieving 19% savings on TL RFP in the first year with additional annual savings of 3-8%. - Carrier Optimization: Reduced carrier portfolio from 65 to 30 in the first year while significantly improving service. Improved utilization by 60% through optimized shipping schedules and a load dimensioning program. - Packaging and Intermodal Shipping: Developed LTL/e-commerce packaging with engineers, saving 25% on costs and reducing damages by 38%. Implemented intermodal shipping, saving an average of 20% per lane. - Dock Scheduling: Optimized scheduling across 13 facilities, improving labor output by 35% and visibility. - Negotiations and Partnerships: Handled all negotiations and partnerships for TL, LTL, IM, and parcel carriers. Led parcel RFP negotiations in 2019, achieving 9% savings on a $15M annual spend. - Carrier Score Carding: Implemented carrier score carding in 2014, improving on-time delivery from 60% to 95% in the first year. - Freight Auditing: Oversaw all freight auditing and payment processes, implementing a new provider in 2018.

Responsible to plan, analyze, and continuously improve the logistics and supply chain management process for outbound Rich Products transportation. Managed logistics operations for seven Rich Product’s distribution centers. Worked to identify and implement cost saving initiatives within the clients’ network. Performed carrier set-up, system trainings, rate negotiations, and KPI management. Trusted to track and develop action plans for on-time performance and tender acceptance. Developed and managed positive, collaborative relationships with customers, carriers, co-workers and upper level managers. Effectively created and presented complex and detailed reports. Key achievements:• Recipient of Circle of Excellence award (2012) for outstanding leadership, service, and quality • Developed & implemented sailing schedule for 207,000 sq. ft. flagship distribution center • Created & implemented multi-distribution center consolidation process; achieved $70k in savings• Appointed as TMS administrator and responsible for systematic analysis of account metrics• Helped lead account to over $1.5 million in year over year savings