Kelvin Coles, Mba Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

K-JEN LLC provides Information Technology, ERP Impmentation, Supply Chain Transporatation Optimization, Rate negotiation, Project Management, and Change Management consulting services for Fortune 500's, governments and small businesses.541512 – Computer Systems Design Services541519 – Other Computer Related Services541614 – Process, Physical Distribution.

East Point, Georgia, US

Led project to implement new ERP system with over 30 new modules.Created Request for Proposal including functional and technical requirements to solicit vendors for $1M+ bid. Developed SOP for Contracts and Procurement ensuring local, state and federal regulation compliance.

Memphis, Tennessee, US

Atlanta, GA, US

Responsibility for planning, organizing and directing project activities for major Supply Chain initiatives supporting significant annual growth.

• Managed all aspects of Top 20 accounts totaling over $1B in annual freight dollars across all modes. “CEO” of accounts with complete decision making strategy and ownership.
• Grew existing account into Top 5 account increasing revenue by 30% through new business channels and strong relationship management.
• Responsible for cross-selling new services through maintenance of extensive customer resource management (CRM) management.
• Responsible for user training and development of TMS (Transportation Management System) software. Web based and onsite product demonstrations for clients.
• Provided LEAN process improvement to enhance client visibility into yearly freight spend
• Assisted in contract negotiations and consulting for parcel, LTL, TL, rail, air, ocean carrier pricing agreements. Identified trends and areas for improvement in supply chain including contingency planning.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Primary leadership for international supply chain exports to EMEA, SA, and Canada.
• Managed 400MM in contracts with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Managed TL and LTL inbound and outbound activity for Mexico and Canada.
• Championed carrier freight invoice audit program resulting in 17% savings in annual freight spend.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Served as Logistics Manager in the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER) Division of Strategic National Stockpile Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for coordinating the.
• Served as the agency's primary transportation coordinator for Emergency Response, Bio terrorism, nuclear and environmental disasters. My team was part of the federal response to Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and the Swine flu.
• Requested, coordinated and monitored movement schedules and programs; ensured transport readiness was feasible, cost effective and met all program activity based costing. Represented DSNS as the transportation subject.

Santiago, Las Condes, CL

• Responsible for streamlining supply chain operations to meet company goals and objectives. Managed warehouse productivity and key performance indicators (KPI's). KPI's included On-Time Delivery percentages, Dock to.
• Trained personnel in ERP and TMS systems such as SAP and Oracle. Served as operations representative in meetings with sales groups and vendors. Managed 32 3PL (Third Party Logistics) vendors nationwide ranging from 50k.
• Handled freight claims and implemented a new damage claim procedure for all business units. Worked with company insurers to handle freight claims. Audited carrier invoices for discrepancies and accessorials.Top 200.

Washington, DC, US

• Responsible for transportation and logistics of Marine Corps equipment and personnel in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Planned, coordinated, and transported over 100,000 vehicles, weapons, equipment and personnel.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management

Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Political Science And Government

Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management