Niall Carolan Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Polar Express is a privately-held international logistics company specializing in wholesale mail and parcel delivery solutions. Key to our success is our management team's international mail industry experience and our knowledge of the local market dynamics. We understand the concerns and unease faced by shippers servicing this market - that's why we exist!

FGX is a New York based international logisitics provider. "Ship Cleaner. Ship Direct", our direct shipping model gives shippers speed and service which the Big 3 cannot provide with less of an impact on the environment.Network Agency Development, Operations Management

As Director of Operations at ITS, I was responsible for the ‘day-to-day’ running of the company. My experience spanned sales & marketing, customer service, logistics and operations management.● Managed a 48,000 sq. ft. facility with a turnover of $40million. On a weekly basis the facility sorted 750,000 mail pieces, processed in excess of 200 MAWBs through 55 international gateways with tonnage of 150,000kgs.● Staff Management: Responsible for 6 supervisors/managers, 80… Show more As Director of Operations at ITS, I was responsible for the ‘day-to-day’ running of the company. My experience spanned sales & marketing, customer service, logistics and operations management.● Managed a 48,000 sq. ft. facility with a turnover of $40million. On a weekly basis the facility sorted 750,000 mail pieces, processed in excess of 200 MAWBs through 55 international gateways with tonnage of 150,000kgs.● Staff Management: Responsible for 6 supervisors/managers, 80 warehouse personnel, and 12 support staff. Recruited from entry-level to management. Netted savings in excess of $200,000 annually through a combination of overtime elimination and restructuring staff agency agreements● Operations Management: Motivated employees to meet monthly performance objectives and conducted performance appraisals to discuss individual progress● Ensured compliance with various federal agency regulations – TSA, OSHA, DOT. Facility had a blemish-free record and was never cited for a violation or fined● Achieved TSA certification for EWR and ORD warehouses as Certified Cargo Screening Facilities under program mandated by the TSA● Vendor & Agent Relationships: Sourced and developed business ties with international agents and partners as well as local vendors. Decreased airfreight and linehaul costs through keen market awareness and tough but fair negotiating skills. Est'd strategic alliances with several airlines● Performance Measurement: Developed KPI program to measure operator and line machine productivity. Improved machine output by over 40% and mail piece sortation rates by 30%● IT Systems: Oversaw the managing of an ever changing and growing computer network. Eliminated use of multiple shipping and billing accounting software applications, consolidating instead to single software package (Magaya) resulting in more efficient shipment processing times, faster and more accurate customer invoicing and improved customer service Show less

Originally hired to develop and sell niche shipping services to: 1. The Publishing and Bookselling Industries.2. Shippers of courier and freight to Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union.This was a start-up situation where I was responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing – including cold calling, marketing literature & website development, attending book fairs in London, Chicago, Frankfurt and Tokyo.Achievements: By the time I was promoted to Director… Show more Originally hired to develop and sell niche shipping services to: 1. The Publishing and Bookselling Industries.2. Shippers of courier and freight to Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union.This was a start-up situation where I was responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing – including cold calling, marketing literature & website development, attending book fairs in London, Chicago, Frankfurt and Tokyo.Achievements: By the time I was promoted to Director of Operations in 2001 I had established over 100 accounts generating in excess of $2.5million per year. Show less

Bachelors Of Commerce (Hons.), Marketing & French

Activities and Societies: Intervarsities Gaelic Football

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