Rory Jones Email & Phone Number

Director of Logistics and Operations offering more than 25 years of Logistics and Operations experience.Extensive experience overseeing all aspects of domestic logistics, managing large-scale operations, and leading teams with up to 77 employees. Well-developed skills managing complex logistics, mitigating risks, and developing synergies. Dedicated leader with outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of success streamlining operations, service levels, KPIs and metrics reporting, and implementing best practices across an organization.► Large-Scale Operations: Proven ability to lead and manage large-scale domestic operations. Developed department budget, set targets, and directed strategic development. Created a new dispatch process that increased efficiency by 23% and reduced overall cost and capacity needs and outside carrier costs. ► Logistics Development, Implementation, & Management: Successfully implemented a new planning and logistics system; developed a spreadsheet that collected data that was able to predict with 90% accuracy driver capacity needs within the next 3 days; this reduced outside carrier needs by 12%.  ► Training and Development: Extensive leadership experience with a reputation for directing and motivating teams to perform at their best. Recognized by Senior Leadership for creating a successful leadership program for Walmart logistics, which increased promotions out of our division by 40% compared to previous years. Areas of Expertise✭ Large-Scale Operations✭ Logistics & Distribution✭ Fleet Operations & Management✭ Operations Analysis✭ Risk Management✭ Team & Cross-Functional Leadership✭ Process Development & Improvement✭ Due Diligence✭ Compliance✭ Project Management✭ Strategic Planning & Development✭ Mentoring & Coaching✭ Vendor Selection & Management✭ Service Levels & KPIs✭ Supply Chain Management✭ Budget Management► You may contact me directly at Roryjones435@gmail.com