Directed all the aspects of transportation operations, such as interacting with suppliers and drivers, overseeing purchasing functions, managing the negotiation of new contracts, mitigating risk and safety, and scheduling vehicle maintenance. Supervised and mentored seven operational team members. Introduced and applied a fresh perspective to cut maintenance bills and decreased from four mechanics to two by formulating new and automated strategic plans. Built collaborative rapport with DOT and inviting inspectors for routine checks to execute the correct course of action and promote a new safety-minded culture.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Reversed loss into profit and saved $2M during five years by restructuring and introducing a new team to complete the tasks.• Owned control over the management of over $15M in the New England Area.• Received commendation from senior executives for savings of over $300K per year in the 1st year.• Established new revenue streams which resulted in increasing profits year over year.• Elevated DOT safety rating from unsatisfactory to satisfactory over three years.• Introduced driver-facing and forward-facing cameras to hold the drivers accountable, reducing the accident rates from 2-3 accidents per quarter and dropped that to 1 a year.• Steered and motivated cross-functional team members of over 80 at multiple locations.

Led all aspects of strategic management, contract drafting, procurement operations, and vendor relations management to deliver best-in-class results. Nurtured strong relationships with team members contributing to the achievement of overall organizational objectives. Conducted in-depth review of documents, including contracts, terms and conditions, and engagement letters while ensuring compliance with company-set policies and regulations.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Recognized as an essential individual spending of over $400M in North America.• Succeeded in savings of over 9.0M in less than a year by conceptualizing and executing strategies.• Forged and sustained relationships and professional communication with several global and local supply chain teams.

Administered and coordinated overall facets of domestic transportation from plants to export terminals, such as Newark. Managed and guided a highly qualified team of seven to eight coordinators. Spearheaded the transformation of relationships, timeliness, and accountability to grow business progression.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Credited for saving ~ $500K by streamlining and centralizing logistics processes and heading several complex projects.• Delivered strong leadership in the adequate management of up to $20M consisting of Domestic TL and Export.• Cultivated strengthened long-lasting relationships with over 100 providers.

Governed the migration of the Green Bay facility to Connecticut (CT). Appointed as a team leader in customer service division, dealing with Walmart and Target. Fostered and encouraged an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture. Severed as a core member in tactfully negotiating contracts with the big carriers.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Regarded for saving the company over $25M in two years by redeveloping multiple VIP Projects model.• Maintained over 100 carrier relationships with a total yearly spend of over $500M.• Engineered and implemented a supplier relationship program in close collaboration with team members.• Steered end-to-end project functions regarding Oracle TMS system integration.