I led the selection, evaluation, and negotiation of global logistics partner contracts totaling $25M annually in freight-related spend. Created Poly’s logistics management reporting, including in-transit statuses, spend analysis, cost-savings program efficiencies, logistics partner performance, and overall business logistics profile helped overall business decision making. Managed the logistics department personnel, including daily activities associated with global transportation, shipment tracking, freight claims, cost controls, on-time delivery, and cross-functional communication ensured a successful global team.• Established and implemented Poly’s global logistics strategies and programs supporting company needs, growth initiatives, and controlling total freight spend, on-time delivery, and delivery quality.• Exceeded annual logistics cost savings targets, $4.5M savings achieved in 2018 - 2019 by freight provider contract negotiation, warehouse consolidation, and routing and mode optimization related to M&A activity.• Oversaw two major transitions to new global freight providers that involved in-depth internal and external system integration, maximizing connectivity and advancing data integrity while minimizing overall yearly cost.• Selected, integrated, and managed daily collaboration with freight audit and payment solution provider that delivered an annual ROI of ≥500%.• Implemented sustainable ramp-up plan to support Poly’s revenue goals during end-of-quarter spikes when company shipped ≥60% of the quarter’s revenue during a two-week period. There was never a revenue fail in the 7 years of my management due to a logistics misstep.

I planned, executed, and continuously monitored Polycom’s daily global shipment plan (inbound, outbound, and third-party in all service modes), while ensuring longer term goals of carrier management, cost control, and improved customer and vendor service remained a focus. My direction of communication with all business stakeholders and in numerous technology platforms allowed for real-time visibility to Polycom’s logistics activity.• Generated metrics and analyzed data facilitating business improvement projects, including transportation RFPs and vendor business reviews.• Facilitated yearly cost savings in excess of $750K in freight spend with tight vendor management and negotiations.• Directed daily operations of freight audit and payment provider, ensuring cost avoidance of over $2M/year in incorrect freight vendor billing.• Managed global freight claims with freight vendors and outside cargo insurance broker, ensuring total liability was <1% of overall company freight spend.

• Point person for all Bolthouse Merchandising & Sales activities in the region.• Implemented multi-level marketing plans in the region, covering 300 retail locations.• Utilized data analysis techniques to identify key sales & macro consumer trends.