Sarah Daniel Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Richfield, Minnesota, United States

• Spearheaded a pivotal twelve-month data project aimed at enhancing metrics reporting and automation for the Middle Mile Logistics team, leveraging Power BI to save over 150 labor hours annually.• Acted as the logistics expert for six team projects, including high-impact multi-million-dollar cost-saving initiatives focused on store and warehouse consolidation, driving significant operational efficiency.• Orchestrated and optimized freight shipping for over 200 stores across the Southwest region, including eight distribution centers, providing tailored logistics solutions to seven regional managers to streamline operations.• Oversaw and nurtured relationships with transportation and distribution carriers, serving as the primary point of contact for six regions, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.• Drove operational efficiency and performance by engaging and collaborating with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Actively participated in Best Buy’s volunteer initiatives and contributed as a dedicated member of the Talent Show committee, demonstrating a commitment to community and organizational culture.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Manage contractors, scope of work and finances for construction projects - Maintain property with developed skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and landscaping- Implement tenant screening, accounting and management processes via multiple software solutions

- Led, coached and developed logistics team to create an inclusive and open culture- Started standup meetings to discuss, escalate, and resolve issues quickly and efficiently- Empowered Logistics team members to be self-sufficient and in control of their own work processes, execution, and backup coverage- Collaborated with Project Team leadership to develop a 2-month lead time process, greatly enhancing freight cost savings and on-time deliveries - Saved 20% of full truck load and oversized trucking costs by implementing a competitive bidding process for internal shipping teams- Head of Employee Activities Committee – Led monthly meetings to plan, budget, and execute events for over 400 employees. - Active member of the LGBTQIA+ Alliance and Women’s group

- Liaison between key account representatives and operations - Managed shipping requests and quotes for customers- Tracked international routing trends for account managers

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Analyzed past data for goal performances and methods to improve processes - Collaborated with teams to streamline data bases for regional directors

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Organized domestic and international gas and steam turbine outages for scheduled maintenance - Managed international work visas for 50-100 gas and steam supervisors and technicians- Facilitated meetings for domestic and international teams to secure resource plans and understand urgent resource needs- Created and consistently revised public online schedule to represent most current information

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Researched domestic and international freight routs to create the best logistic plans- Collaborated with onsite freight forwarder and the local site teams for timely and accurate updates - Created compliant logistics documents for international shipments - Managed international work visas for 40-60 gas technicians

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Developed thorough knowledge of international customs and shipping regulations to achieve logistics and supply chain success - Managed relationships with customers and vendors worldwide - Responsible for developing itemized quotes providing clients an accurate representation of costs and services - Prioritized and drove multiple time-sensitive freight orders to completion