Patrick Coldagelli Email & Phone Number

Working off-site at a paper mill. Responsible for load building and carrier assignment for orders fom the mill and various warehouse locations. Produces daily carrier reports for monitoring pick up and delivery appointments. Assist Customer Service in resolving any transportation questions and issues.Successfully managed carrier base that had over 98% on-time deliveries.Initiated a request for pricing or the Canadian carrier base that resulted in contracting 11 providers with transportation cost savings of 30%.Substituted high-speed intermodal service for truckload service on California orders which resulted in 25% cost savings.

Responsible for all activities related to starting up an account including developing procedures for shipping processes as well as creating and managing a carrier base. Also responsible for providing carrier capacity to ensure customer shipping goals are met. Develops shipping schedules for field engineers to meet project deadlines. Monitors shipping vessels for timely distribution of import units. Negotiates rate to maximize cost savings.Successfully managed the start-up of logistcs services for five production plants and seven port cities.Provided low cost capacity meeting 100% of customer shipping goals. Negotiated a rate reduction on test unit shipments which resulted in 15% cost savings.Consolidated smaller orders which secured truckload savings of up to 40%.Developed a local carrier presence that improved delivery times and led to significant cost savings.

Responsible for customer solicitation, order entry, and dispatching of loads throughout regional territory.Participated in customer sales calls and driver road trips.Managed a fleet of drivers dedicated to specialized trailers with drive on/drive off capability.Single source contact for major customer account.Responsible for oversize/overweight permitting.

Rating freight bills and providing timely rate quotes for customers.Support field sales personnel with answers to rating/billing questions.Resolve overcharge claims and rating disputes.Training and mentoring fellow associates.

Supply Chain Mgt

Transportation

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