Sr. Logistics Manager
Current• Oversee all Inbound (Ocean/Drayage/FTL) operations for both EC/WC coast Imports (Retail & DTC). Working with supplier’s origin load set up & ocean freight partners to final delivery to BARK warehouse centers. Ensuring efficient allocation, routing/delivery, & max utilization.• Initiated direct drayage freight RFP within BARK for West Coast DC deliveries. Resulting in estimated yearly freight cost savings for 2023 of $3.5 million dollars.• Contract Management of all BARK main vendors, new & continuing business. Ensuring any risks are addressed & optimal negotiation cost/terms are met. • Manage Freight partners relationship. Ensure optimal performance metrics & contracted budget costs stay aligned. Work/resolve any operations or market challenges. Established initial Ocean SLAs & lead current MBR & QBR meetings.• Supported first ever domestic freight carrier bid process. Contracting for all major BARK lanes, leading $8 million dollars in yearly spend savings. • Create & continue updates of BARK internal SOP’s. Such projects as Direct Import & new international imports now formalized.• Lead planning/forecasting of S&OP initiatives for retail & DTC. Working with Sales/Planning, Finance, Fulfillment internal teams to ensure optimal results on new projects & peak months.