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.
• 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.

- 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.

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.