John Macarol Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Fusion Transport Logistics is a full service 3PL company. For over 25 years, we have serviced customers shipping to retail clients. As a result, we currently work with over 30 retail clients. From a transportation perspective, we are both asset-based and non asset-based. Within Logistics, we currently have 4 locations across the company where we offer cross/dock and retail consolidation, trans-loading services, as well as warehouse services. In addition, we offer a state-of-the-art TMS platform, all in real time. We look forward to offering you with a complete transportation and logistics package combined with great on-time service and competitive pricing.

Bolingbrook, Il

At NCS, I was initially responsible for a geographic region as a National Account Manager. In 2013, I was promoted to Director of Sales. In this role, I had the responsibility of implementing new Sales presentations and the branding of the company. I had responsibility for marketing materials and had strong involvement in developing the sales approach of our company. I was promoted to VP Business Development in October, 2013. In that role, I was given added P&L responsibility for the sales and marketing of the company.

Deerfield, Il

Had P&L responsibility for Walgreens I/B budget. Managed up to 8 employees. Full inbound responsibility for all Walgreens purchases from its global customer base. Reported directly to the Director of Corporate Transportation and to the Senior VP of Supply Chain Logistics. Worked closely with over 14 DC’S to improve efficiencies within the receiving process of inbound transportation. Conducted RFPs for all modes of transportation and managed the relationships of selected Transportation Carriers and Forwarders. Managed cross-dock relationships for all 3PL providers to Walgreens. Worked and traveled extensively with Walgreens Purchasing and Category Management Departments. Worked closely with Global Imports to improve US Customs relationships. Negotiated rate contracts for LTL, Truckload, Intermodal & Steamship lines for Walgreens. Assisted in establishing inbound consolidation centers in Shenzhen, China & Shanghai, China. Our team had the responsibility of coordinating the inbound transportation of 15k ocean containers. We reduced overall Transportation costs and successfully reduced Operating Budget & P&L. I also worked closely with Walgreens vendor suppliers to improve cycle times and in-stock positions at DC level, without any increase in their transportation costs.

Burr Ridge, Il

Managed $40M sales Revenue and several Account Executives within the Central States. Assisted in the implementation of the sales, marketing & business development initiatives for this Logistics approach. Assisted in creating a more comprehensive sales approach, which included Logistics sales. Had an instrumental role in creating a cross-dock operation for the Walgreens Priority One Service initiative that was implemented in 1999. Worked with Rudolf customers to increase revenues for this carrier. Also worked with Walgreens suppliers to create critical mass for the implementation of the cross-dock program. Reported directly to the President of the company. Grew revenues for both existing and new accounts for Rudolf Express & Rudolf Logistics. Successfully launched a Logistics program for the company, encompassing Forward Positioning, Warehousing, Intermodal, Truckload Brokerage, etc. I assisted in creating critical mass for the implementation of the Walgreens Priority One Service initiative within 12 months. Prior to being promoted to VP of Sales, I was the Sales Manager (1995 – 1997) for the Chicago region and managed up to 5 Account Executives.