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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Medina, Mn

Medina, Minnesota, United States

Support inbound logistics team and Supply Chain Recovery Team (SCRM), focusing on suppliers that have major supply chain constraints. Create solutions to overcome their challenges; and process improvements to drive efficiency and on-time deliveries. Work with supply team to mitigate expedite-spend. Manage relationships between carriers and suppliers.

Anoka, Mn

Managed relationships with strategic partners to ensure they met our service requirements. Was responsible for helping manage the transportation spend for nVent Hoffman’s Anoka plant, Reynosa, Mexico plant and Dallas distribution center. Led carrier procurement process by negotiating rates and service to choose the best carriers for our supply chain. Analyzed data using Tableau to make informed decisions on carrier and transportation mode usage. Created financial reports to evaluate carrier business performance; supported day-to-day functions by solving problems and finding root cause solutions.

Woodbury

Led a team of eight logistics representatives, managing the daily operations for a third-party logistics company (3PL). Made sure the team was providing excellent customer service on every interaction. Led with integrity to ensure we were doing the right thing for our customers. Coached and trained employees to deliver better service to customers while increasing revenue per employee. Created and implemented process improvements to run a lean department. • Was responsible for serving and maintaining relationships of over 250 customers in multiple industries with unique needs.• Increased margins per load from 15% to 18% while decreasing customer costs.• Quoted and managed distribution rollouts on a national level, consisting of 1,000+ shipments. • Analyzed data, created presentations, and conducted customer reviews for top clients.

Woodbury

Well versed in LTL, TL and rail processes. Job duties covered all facets of moving freight; Creating BOLs, dispatching carriers, quoting shipments, negotiating rates and re-consignments, to name a few. Familiar with international shipments and import and export customs procedures. Managed key accounts to grow revenue with current customers. - Quoted multiple modes of transportation to find the most economical routes. - Regularly covered loads to meet special requirements and delivery deadlines.- Quickly learned the industry and became a point person for customers and team members to handle difficult issues.

Online Division

Lead a team of five employees. Responsible for the success of the largest campus within Globe Education Network. Create annual goals and objectives; and, lead team to achieve those goals. Work closely with other functional groups to deliver great experiences for customers (students). Analyze reports to track progress. Conduct performance reviews of team members.

Counseled students on how to finance their college careers responsibly. Counseled military students on the different military benefits they may be eligible for. Educated students on loan debt and consolidation. Established strong relationships with students. Verified tax documents to accurately assess financial eligibility.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing

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