Responsible for oversight of Global Inbound Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Transload, and Finished Goods Shipping.Utilizing my previous experience to foster numerous transportation optimizations, mitigating rate hikes, increasing on-time service, carrier acceptance while achieving ease of business relations. Continuance implementation of Supply Chain Optimizations resulting in cost-savings and cost-avoidance measures in both Domestic and International Supply Chain functions.… Show more Responsible for oversight of Global Inbound Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Transload, and Finished Goods Shipping.Utilizing my previous experience to foster numerous transportation optimizations, mitigating rate hikes, increasing on-time service, carrier acceptance while achieving ease of business relations. Continuance implementation of Supply Chain Optimizations resulting in cost-savings and cost-avoidance measures in both Domestic and International Supply Chain functions. Working on program level solutions to smooth the Inbound Network to mitigate detention, demurrage and chassis fees, while allowing updated lead and transit times to allow efficient crossdock and warehouse flow via naturally created demand. - Introduced and rolled out a new Domestic Expedite program saving over previous programs- Increasing overall efficiencies in process and development in our Reverse Logsitics, Transload, and Finished Goods shipping departments.- Ensuring total compliance in line with all FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) and CBP (Customs Border Control) rules and regulations associated with Yamaha International freight.- Reduced Reverse Logistics warehouse footprint by ~30% while increasing inventory. Show less

Ensuring superior service, carrier selection, performance monitoring, freight expense analysis and control, inbound delivery scheduling, maintaining carrier asset balances, while ensuring proper supply chain flow for all functions to service our internal and external customers. Key Achievements: - Recipient of the Lowe’s VP Award 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014, Top Contributor Award 2015, and Unsung Hero 2007.- Fulfilling the development of; while ensuring strategic and precise… Show more Ensuring superior service, carrier selection, performance monitoring, freight expense analysis and control, inbound delivery scheduling, maintaining carrier asset balances, while ensuring proper supply chain flow for all functions to service our internal and external customers. Key Achievements: - Recipient of the Lowe’s VP Award 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014, Top Contributor Award 2015, and Unsung Hero 2007.- Fulfilling the development of; while ensuring strategic and precise execution of, the Inbound Load Planners for flawless execution in network flow of Lowe's distribution operations of Intermodal, flatbed, and over the road transportation. Accredited with a total transportation savings of over $60M from 2006-2016.- Measure, analyze, identify, review, and implement transportation strategies to improve service; optimizing costs while maintaining network balance through captured resources at competitive tiered rate pricing.- Assist in all facets of inbound transportation management, including freight/transportation studies, carrier negotiations, trailer pool management, partner development, and strategic short and long term planning of network design.- Monitor and measure the inbound shipments to ensure compliance with Lowe’s service requirements, routing guides and on-time delivery metrics. Created KPI reporting that improved OTS from 72% to 99.1% in 2018. - Extensive knowledge and understanding of transportation systems and concepts for optimal results throughout the entire supply chain solution. Optimized annual roll-out of OPE saving over $4M annual savings to program.- Collaborated with Transportation and Supply Chain leadership on select procurement events to ensure business needs were met and cost control was achieved.- Collaborated with vendors throughout the region to ensure capacity needs were met and on-time pickup expectations were achieved. Show less

Selected to serve in two concurrent senior management roles while directing logistics for 19 military bases throughout central Iraq for leading contractor.Key Achievements:- Identified and eliminated more than $28.6M in annual sub-contractual inefficiencies by improving resource utilization, asset allocation and reassignments of (GFE) Government Furnished Equipment. - Successfully directed team of 270 Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Foremen, Specialists and Associates… Show more Selected to serve in two concurrent senior management roles while directing logistics for 19 military bases throughout central Iraq for leading contractor.Key Achievements:- Identified and eliminated more than $28.6M in annual sub-contractual inefficiencies by improving resource utilization, asset allocation and reassignments of (GFE) Government Furnished Equipment. - Successfully directed team of 270 Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Foremen, Specialists and Associates while leading field staff of 1,232 international employees, 1019 subcontracted employees and 102 Iraqi employees.- Expertly direct and manage monthly services to include 1.5M meals served, 266K items laundered, 77K cm3 trash collected, 1.6M gallons fuel dispensed, 21.7M gallons water purified and 1,575 vector control exterminations while serving 218K recreation facility patrons, placing 2,500 employees and completing 2,800 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions. Show less

Advanced into senior leadership positions directing transportation logistics, account management, client relations and human resources across multiple client facilities throughout southeastern U.S. for dedicated contract carrier.Key Achievements:- Generated annual client savings of more than $700K by lowering overall transportation costs, initiating outsourcing strategies during peak shipment periods and redesigning labor schedules.- Significantly improved on-time performance… Show more Advanced into senior leadership positions directing transportation logistics, account management, client relations and human resources across multiple client facilities throughout southeastern U.S. for dedicated contract carrier.Key Achievements:- Generated annual client savings of more than $700K by lowering overall transportation costs, initiating outsourcing strategies during peak shipment periods and redesigning labor schedules.- Significantly improved on-time performance and Customer Index Survey scores from 82.3% to 98.23% during tenure.- Increased operating margins from a net loss to +32% while delivering seamless cost difference to customer.- Earned Ryder Presidential Award in 1999 and 2002 for consistently exhibiting exceptional management talents and undeviating commitment to customer service, safety and efficiency. Show less