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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Senior leadership role managing Kroger’s Atlanta distribution center Transportation Department, ensuring safe and on-time delivery of end-to-end grocery, frozen, and perishable commodities to retail stores. Used data analysis to achieve operational efficiency. Negotiated contracts and pricing for operations to achieve P&L performance.

Directed operations for the Compliance Fleet Service’s division of ACERTUS. Senior leadership role focused on strategic growth through visionary expansion and account management.

Manage and lead logistics operations of dry bulk & liquid tanker transportation for the Southeast. Develops and maintains effective relationships with accounts while ensuring ongoing management of contracts and continuous improvement efficiencies. Strategically plan, negotiate rates, provide excellent customer service, and grow revenue while controlling costs.

Managed operations for Distribution Transportation team for the Southeast. Oversaw supply chain and route planning, driver and carrier management, P&L management, logistics coordination of inbound supply according to inventory levels, safety training and reviews, management of fleet maintenance, vendors & AP, and DOT review and compliance. Developed process improvements and reports, interviewed candidates, and provided excellent customer service. Monitored and reviewed Distribution Center inventory through Warehouse Management Systems and collaborated supply chain planning for replenishment. Procured and managed third party carriers to track performance, service, and cost. Coordinated, executed, and managed special projects.

Overseeing carrier management, compliance, safety reviews, load planning, P&L management, and customer service for intermodal fleets. Procured, managed, and directed lean initiatives for third party carriers and independent contract drivers for intermodal operations. Managed accounts and collaborated with carriers, drivers, and customers providing superior customer service through the transportation process.