Carter Logistics, LLC is a Third Party Logistics service provider offering complete supply chain and logistics solutions. We provide LTL, truckload and consolidation routes via our own asset-based carrier Carter Express, as well as over 150 contracted carriers that meet our safety and on-time requirements. With over 31 years of experience in the Auto Industry, we understand the critical needs of OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers and LEAN manufacturers in general. We offer just-in-time, inventory reduction options to streamline your entire supply chain. Our unique Shared MilkRun network provides frequent, small lot shipments, manages your returnable containers and can deliver every part, every day by utilizing any one of our 6 strategically located crossdocks. In recent years, we have expanded our lean transportation offerings to other industries and provide refrigerated and dry van services to many food & retail leaders. Have global needs? We have you covered there too, 80% of our freight volume moves from various parts of the world outside the US and our Canada and Mexico teams are experts in North American trade customs. Our exclusive, strategic partnerships with Hitachi Transport Systems and Vantec World Transport can offer freight forwarding options to send your shipments anywhere in the world via air or sea. Call us today at 1-800-738-7705 or visit our website at www.carter-logistics.com to learn more!

Inbound Supply ChainDevelop and create infrastructure for inbound transportation from REDCATS USA indirect (domestic) vendors to its multiple fulfillment centers. Negotiate pricing for all modes including Less than Truckload; Truckload; UPS Hundred Weight; and Small Pak shipping where applicable. Completed a national pricing agreement with an LTL carrier securing over $200,000 in savings for REDCATS USA and its multiple fulfillment centers (brands) nationwide.Domestic Distribution and Customer ServiceResponsible for daily distribution of approximately 90,000 packages daily direct to consumer (B2C). Work with both USPS and UPS as primary partner carriers to establish and meet customer delivery commitments. Collaborate to find opportunities within their delivery networks as well as with our internal distribution processes to improve overall performance.Metrics Reporting and AnalysisCreate monthly reporting tools to document efficiency; cost; performance; and overall quality of our domestic carrier base. Assist in the financial metrics reporting for REDCATS USA sites; Operations and Non Merchandise FreightWork with our operations team managing shuttle trailers between the Indianapolis and Plainfield, IN sites. Create metrics concerning shuttle scheduling and overall trailer utilization. Partner with operations in determining optimal usage while controlling associated expense. Eliminate excess (extra trailers) where necessary. Negotiated $150,000 in savings in 2008 by transitioning a competitor into our operation and replacing the incumbent shuttle carrier.

Responsible for an overall transportation budget of $35 Million with $25 Million in North America and $10 Million globally. Monitored transportation, freight payment, and network development for Remy production facilities in San Luis Potosi, MX. Determined appropriate routing instructions for all Remy entities and its suppliers globally. Assisted with basic customs and documentation requirements including duty drawback filings. Third Party Vendor Management Worked with primary transportation vendors to improve efficiencies in service while realizing cost savings. Established key control measures and parameters for measurement of their success. Investigated any and all means of improving transit time for potential inventory savings.Cost Savings Initiatives During the first 90 days of implementation (May 2005-July 2005), identified over $200,000 in transportation savings within our Mexico transportation network. In 2006, negotiated a truckload bid with our North American transportation vendor which resulted in over $550,000 for Remy and its aftermarket facilities. In 2006, coordinated an international third party request for quote which qualified over $1 Million in savings to be realized during the second half of the year.

Negotiated expedited transportation rates with both charter and expedited ground carriersWorked to expand our carrier base for truckload shipments both regionally and nationallyServed as communication link between our manufacturing facilities and our carrier base Audited carrier payable reports established by our freight payment company to ensure compliance with contractual termsReviewed LTL freight bills from carriers to ensure compliance by Guide's vendors to designated routing instructions

Scheduled daily production runs for GM assembly plants and maintained a 98% on time delivery percentageBudgeted and reduced overtime from 16% to 13% during the fifteen month period of my leadershipEstablished and maintained quality standards based upon the requirements of General MotorsMaintained safety standards for the department with consistent and useful communication resulting in no "lost time" accidents

Lead automation teams in converting existing international ocean and air operations into more streamlined, computer enhanced processesFormally registered Langham with the Office of the Federal Maritime Commission to obtain FMC and N.V.O.C.C. licensing Completed the application process for Langham to receive their "Indirect Air Carrier " (IATA) certificationIncreased ocean revenues by $800,000 in 15 months with the introduction of new international accounts for the company C.H; Worked as a logistics coordinator in the management of customer full truckload shipmentsAssumed the role of intermodal (TOFC/COFC transportation) manager after 8 weeks with the companyStarted and developed the international business operations of C.H. Robinson's Indianapolis branch in February 1995 Expanded international business in both ocean and airfreight revenues from an average of $2,000 per month to an average of $10,000 per month in 24 months