Michael Lowe Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

United States

Responsible for strategic network design and implementation of bulk trucking and dray initiatives supporting growth. Proactively conduct multi-tiered analytics and engaging logistics partners to ensure agile and robust network Key accomplishments:Coordinated domestic bulk truck response for recovery of critical manufacturing capability requiring massive reverse logistics programDeveloped logistics strategies to mitigate hurricane impact for Gulf Coast manufacturing sites

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Responsible for optimal network design and utilization including carrier recruiting and alignment.Key Accomplishments:Facilitated new market development across borders and multiple channels with solid distribution solutions. Redesigned distribution network to allow for maximum use of alternate modes of transportation. Collaborated with core carriers to establish robust transportation network moving over 1 billion lbs of freight annually with less than 20 carriers.Developed light manufacturing customization at forward warehouses improving response times to the customer and greater customization capability.Developed team to select and implement transportation management system. Project was brought in under budget and within planned time frame. Pay back of the project was achieved within 6 months.Supported Transportation Management System functionality as System Administrator. Streamlined freight auditing process and facilitated development of reporting tools. Established Lean TMS steering team giving users ownership of the platform and a means for practical continuous improvement.Member of BluJay TMS Strategic Advisory Board. The goal of this board is to provide industry insights for future system enhancements

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Created and implemented Direct Store Delivery operations plans for Northern regions. Responsible for leadership of warehouse staff in 8 regional multiple facilities.Facilitated merger and acquisition activities for Northeast region.

Chicago / Chattanooga

Grew in several cross functional roles with increasing levels of responsibility:Began with Brock Candy Company as Production Line operator was promoted to Customer Service Representative, then Customer Service supervisor. Acted as Safety Lead for both areas.After merger with Brach's Confections moved to Inventory Analyst based in Chicago later promoted to Deployment Planner for 4 plants and 6 distribution centers Supported ERP implementation of 3.1H SAP platform as super user and systems quality assurance. Later acted as process lead for upgrade to SAP 4.6DPromoted to DSD Operations, supporting new business development efforts by establishing solid logistics infrastructure. Procured real estate and fleet equipment.Supported establishment of Toastmasters Chapter for Brach and Brocks

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Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma, Band, Student Government, Intramural Football

Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: VP Phi Theta Kappa