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Michael Bernstein is listed as VP Logistics & Operations | VP Transportation Network Planning | VP Transportation Market Analytics | SVP Global Logistics | Business Analytics | Margin Enhancement | Org Turnarounds at Alameda Belt Line (ABL), based in Los Angeles, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Bernstein.
Michael Bernstein previously worked as Gen Director Operations at Alameda Belt Line (Abl) and Acting Chief Operating Officer at Able Freight Services Llc.. Michael Bernstein holds Master Of Science - Ms, Quantitative Analysis from University Of Cincinnati.
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Logistics and Operations Leader with demonstrated success in transforming transportation organizations. My special talent is establishing trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and Board members. I apply business analytics to drive service and margin enhancements. Executives value my ability to turn around operations and organizational focus. This includes restructuring processes, rebuilding/re-training teams, reinventing services, and developing customer-focused cultures. Successes at ABLE FREIGHT SERVICES LLC, XPO LOGISTICS, and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD include:✅ EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP (Able): Main point of contact for Board members and Private Equity (PE) representatives. Articulate opportunities for expansion to capture company-new international niches. Develop strategies to consolidate, reposition, and grow company; present and defend plans to Board.✅ MARGINS IMPROVEMENT (Able): As capacity supply and competition increased during COVID recovery phase, delivered improvement in revenue/kilo of 27.1% and in gross profit (GP)/kilo of 31.9% in 12 months.✅ MARGINS & GROSS PROFIT (Able): Increased low-margin clients GP per shipment 200% and decreased loss-making shipments from 1.1% of GP to 0.4% of GP.✅ VARIABLE LABOR TRACKING (Able): Improved training and implemented variable labor tracking and multi-period volume forecasts. Captured 21% overall improvement in labor efficiency. ✅ 100% FLEET PARTICIPATION / INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR GROWTH (XPO): Increased utilization driving fleet participation to 100% and enabling independent contractor base to grow from 154 to 174.✅ PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION (XPO): In 12 months, diversified customer portfolio from 98% single customer concentration to 76%.✅ ELECTRONIC SWITCH PLANNING & REPORTING (UP): Established relationships with federal agencies and unions to gain support and obtain federal waivers for development of electronic switch planning, reporting, and tracking system. Directed development, deployment, and training for pilot program followed by full field adoption.✅ NEW HIRE MGMT. TRAINING & RETENTION (UP): Collaborated with Tech Training and Human Resources to redesign Field New Hire Mgmt. Training programs and Advanced Network Yard Operations courses delivering more current programs in shorter timeframes integrated with employee retention strategies. New courses increased field readiness survey scores and manager retention.
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Long Beach, California, United States
Lead start-up operations for a terminal switching company joint venture between BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Built out full company roadmap, gained STB and FRA regulatory approval, and stood up rail dispatch operations for the Alameda Corridor.Report to CEO with weekly Board of Directors engagement.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Led 21 direct and 260 downline reports to operate all aspects of international freight forwarder specializing in air freight export of highly perishable food items with 50K shipments annually. Supported 6 facilities in USA and Mexico with service to over 130 destinations. Developed operations vision and strategies. Reported to Board of Directors.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: Main point of contact for Board members/Private Equity (PE) representatives. Discuss revenues and legal/ HR-related legal issues. Articulate opportunities for expansion to capture company-new international niches. Developed strategies to consolidate, reposition/rebrand, and grow company; present and defend plans to Board.EXPANSION STRATEGY / Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport (AIFA) & Hong Kong: Navigated local markets and partner negotiations to successfully establish new operation at AIFA & sales operation in Hong Kong.OPERATIONS REBUILD: Focused teams across functions to dramatically improve warehouse operations, banking/cash handling, and delivery of technology support for internal systems.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Directed 80 employees in warehouse and floor functions, including Sales, Customer Service, Import/Export Documentation, Freight Purchase. Developed strategies to capture and track margins across organization. Reported to CEO.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: Member of leadership team. Collaborated across depts to coordinate operations, develop growth plans, and build foundational processes and systems.ADDITIONAL TEAM OVERSIGHT: Assigned by management to expand oversight from LAX (Los Angeles) to include the teams in SFO (San Francisco), HNL (Honolulu), KOA (Kona), MEX (Mexico City), and GDL (Guadalajara).CORPORATE STRATEGY: Formed Strategy team to create foundational and 5-year plans; gained PE support for implementation.COMPANY-WIDE MARGIN CAPTURE: Built/implemented processes to manage margins. Collaborated with IT to develop reports, controls, and systems. Redeveloped existing product pricing based on markets and customers and developed productivity measures for warehouse and floor operations to manage transportation buy and labor costs.
San Diego, California, United States
Managed 16 reports in Drayage division to support monthly movement of 4800 containers by truck and rail in USA and Mexico. Oversaw operations, customer relations, and volume growth and managed independent contractor recruitment/retention. Delivered 8 months straight margin over budget. Reported to Regional VP, West.NEW TRANSLOAD OPERATION: Built business model and plan for $23M/year transload operation successfully launched in 2022.
Omaha, Ne
Drove development, implementation, training, and coordination of projects supporting network yards. As liaison and subject matter expert (SME) between field operations and corporate, defined/communicated company-wide terminal operations methodologies, infrastructure strategy, and capital project development action plans. Controlled $2M capital budgets with influence over additional $25M.CROSS-COMPANY INFLUENCE & LEADERSHIP: Established trusted relationships with stakeholders across business areas, including Operations, Signal, Locomotive, IT, Labor Relations, Safety, and others to gain consensus on enterprise capital projects.TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT: Oversaw multiple teams to develop/integrate technology, including modernization of planning interfaces, switching optimization tools, and mobile applications.HUMP LOCOMOTIVE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER: Gained federal buy-in and operating waivers and led cross-functional team from RCL, Signal, Hump Control Systems, and Locomotive to develop variable speed controller utilizing sensors and known clearing distances to increase speed of car switch operations and improve overall user and mechanical safety.
Bloomington, Ca
As 2nd in command directed daily operations of all terminal, intermodal, and road operations for southern California in business unit with 1400 employees. Developed and onboarded new managers and directors and managed entire talent pipeline with emphasis on internal leadership development and employee engagement. Selected for company Executive Development and Leadership program.
Bloomington, Ca
Led operations and strategic initiatives; designed/executed safety and transportation plans.
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Michael Bernstein works for Alameda Belt Line (ABL).
Michael Bernstein is listed as VP Logistics & Operations | VP Transportation Network Planning | VP Transportation Market Analytics | SVP Global Logistics | Business Analytics | Margin Enhancement | Org Turnarounds at Alameda Belt Line (ABL).
Michael Bernstein is based in Los Angeles, California, United States while working with Alameda Belt Line (ABL).
Michael Bernstein has worked for Alameda Belt Line (Abl), Able Freight Services Llc., Xpo Logistics, Inc., Union Pacific Railroad, and Dhl Express.
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Michael Bernstein holds Master Of Science - Ms, Quantitative Analysis from University Of Cincinnati.
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