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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cherry Valley, Illinois, United States

Director of Transportation- Berner Food and Beverage Primary stakeholder responsible for complete third-party oversight of client’s 24/7 inbound, outbound, shuttle and spotter operations.• Actively manage a $12 million transportation spend, oversight for strategic initiatives, while managing resource expansion from a 5 driver/tractor and 10 trailers operation to 34 drivers, 16 tractors and a multi-temp trailer pool of 125 units.• Initiated and implemented multiple requests for proposals for both inbound and outbound transportation projects realizing over $750,000 in annual savings.• Lead daily transportation planning meeting discussions with plant and warehouse managers to proactively address trailer resourcing, ensuring on-time coordination of material movement for production, and alignment of staffing to support all aspects of logistical movements. • Implemented carrier performance scorecards that resulted in an improvement in carrier turns from 2.1 to 3.7, increased on-time deliveries and improved trailer efficient utilization by analyzing lane models while continuing to operate with DOT safety guidelines.• Developed and implemented an operational incentive schedule to drive incremental gross profit of $500,000 in the first year.

Chicago, Illinois

Responsible for analyzing current inbound transportation allowances for Supervalu Foods and locating motor carriers that can achieve savings while supplying superior service levels. Currently, there are 26 inbound warehouse facilities. Each facility has dry, refrigerated and frozen truckload opportunities that need to managed and analyzed for cost savings.

Hobart, Indiana

Transportation Manager – Hobart, IndianaOn-site manager responsible for the outbound transportation activities for a 365,000 square foot distribution center.• Led a team of two account payable clerks, dispatcher, and load planner/billing specialist to ensure timely movement, tracking, on-time delivery, customer invoicing and audit and payment of carrier freight bills for 140 outbound loads per week.• Prospect and evaluate carriers to reduce costs while maintaining service levels and engaged in developing these relationships through periodic carrier performance meetings.• Implement standard operation procedures for a key account by creating a 75-page training manual that outlined how to manually enter orders and complete the load tendering process. • Improved inventory controls for accounts by implementing, interpreting, and communicating daily reports for inventory and shipping.

University Park, Illinois

Regional Transportation Manager – University Park, IllinoisResponsible for the outbound transportation activities for a 365,000 square foot distribution center.• Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff of four load planners and two administrative assistants to service up to 200 weekly outbound movements for nationally branded companies such as P&G, Kraft Foods, Red Gold, Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farms, Windsor Food, and Del Monte.• Initiated and implemented outbound TL and LTL request for proposals that resulted in year over year savings and expanding carrier base.

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Responsible for the startup operations for the inbound transportation program at Bashas’ Supermarkets in Chandler, Arizona.Established immediate rapports between Bashas’ procurement team and the CFM team. Within the first 3 weeks, negotiated favorable pick up allowances with Sunny Delight, Campbell’s Soup, P&G, Kraft Foods, and United Sugars that resulted in a $135,000 per year savings. Negotiated inbound carrier rates during the first 3 weeks. Negotiated standard unloading charges for customer pick ups that delivered to the Bashas’ Warehouse. Completed a 25 page training manual that covered order entry from Bashas’ AS400 system. Interviewed, hired and trained my replacement.

Joliet Illinois/Hodgkins Illinois

Hired to manage a key account with Certified Grocers/Central Grocers that ranged from 100 to 120 weekly loads. Worked onsite at the client’s facility to manage relationships with buyers and ensured deliveries arrive on time. Generated weekly P&L reports to ensure performance goals were met. Partnered with buyers and carriers to make sure deliveries were on target. Forecasted changes in shipping that included issues related to seasonal and holiday promotions. Negotiated back haul controls based on analysis of carrier availability. Worked with clients and internal IT to align ordering systems. Trained client staff in processes for shipping and how to place orders. Supervised a Dispatcher. • Reduced transportation costs against vendor arranged by $4.5 million for Certified Grocers and $275,000 for Central Grocers. • Increased business with the account by understanding all aspects of the client’s company and supporting buyers during meetings with their customers. • Increased weekly business with a leading distributor (Certified/Central Grocers) from $375 to $9,500 by winning the buyers’ trust and being transparent in operations.

Grant Park Illinois

Managed outbound and inbound freight for a manufacturer of packaging products (plastic lids and trays). Conducted weekly freight billing audits to ensure accurate charges. Supervised 3 Data Entry Clerks. • Reduced costs and maximized shipping capacity by developing better systems and shipment codes for measuring and reporting on KPI. • Increased efficiency by working with Customer Service to decrease costs and improve truck capacity from 50% to 75%. • Gained experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Northfield, Illinois And Madison, Wisconsin

LOAD CONTROL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (1996-1998)Planned and managed shipping, and monitored inbound/outbound delivers. Played a lead role in new software implementation, and trained staff in its use. • Promoted from positions as Freight Payment Team Leader (1994-1996) and Regional Distribution Consolidator (1992-1994). • Recognized with a Team Leadership Award (1993).

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Bachelors Of Business In Transportation And Logistics

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