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Fremont, Ohio, United States

Findlay, Ohio, United States

Present each month transportation cost and service KPI’s and their key drivers. Draw on my vast logistics experiences to offer recommendations for actionable improvements. Act as a project lead for strategic initiatives.Selected Achievements Key contributor to the Goodyear Tire and Cooper Tire transportation network integration efforts. Compiled transportation data for a joint Goodyear & Cooper truckload and intermodal bid event. Supplier compliance reports to expose supplier noncompliance to carrier routing guides.

Findlay, Oh

Transformed the private fleet from a cost-based to a profitability model. The fleet consisted of 8 domiciles, 25 trucks, 34 drivers with Class A CDL. Primary objectives were to operate safely and comply with FMSCA DOT regulations. Selected Achievements• Managed the fleet to profitability in 2018. Went from a loss of $392K in 2017 to a profit of $1.1M in 2018 and $643K in 2019. Changes included adding backhauls, new freight lanes, driver incentives for fuel efficiency, switch from rent to lease. • Implemented safety KPIs with driver incentives. DOT violations reduced by 92%. • Contracted driver staffing provider consolidation.• Streamlined IFTA fuel tax reporting.

Findlay, Ohio

Responsible for a total freight spend exceeding US $100 million dollars including truckload, intermodal, LTL, parcel, and expedite carriers. Formed carrier partnerships for capacity and cost containment. Leveraged and configured Blue Yonder/JDA Transportation Management System (TMS) and Blue Yonder/JDA Transportation Modeler to optimize the transportation network in North America. Talent assessment and employee development was critical to building a strong team.Selected AchievementsCreated a geography based consolidation multi-stop truckload program levereaging JDA’s Transportation Modeler software, Collaborated with distribution, sales, and customer service departments during the process. Configured JDA’s Transportation Management System to consolidate LTL sized shipments into multi-stop truckloads. Achieved $1.2 million savings in 2011 and a $2 million savings run rate in subsequent years.Carrier RFPs – Deployment, analysis, and implementation for transportation modes Less-than-Truckload, Truckload, and Intermodal.2015 implemented a Strategic Carrier Partnership to meet capacity, service, and cost goals. Transportation subject matter expert for a 2013 SAP ERP implementation. Developed functional and business user acceptance test scripts.Negotiated revised trailer detention terms with truckload carriers. Annual spend reduction of $670,000 in 2015.

Findlay, Ohio

Coached a team of transportation planners to execute daily shipment plans while leveraging i2/JDA TMS technology. Training and weekly feedback contributed to the transportation planners’ ability reduce cost. Held annual contract negotiations with truckload and LTL carriers. Routing instructions were provided to raw material suppliers.Selected AchievementsOcean contract negotiations for the movement of tires from China to USA. $342,000 of savings realized in 2005.2001 engaged as a subject matter expert for the design and implementation of the i2/JDA Transportation Management System. Standardized carrier contracts and warehousing scheduling methods. Collaborated with the Sales and Marketing team to set customer expectations with a ground level communication strategy.Leveraged i2/JDA TMS capabilities in 2001 to automate carrier freight payments. Created Transportation KPIs with supporting infrastructure using MS Access relational database.Deployed i2/JDA TMS carrier payment and accounting functionality in 2002.

Findlay, Ohio

Cooper Tire is recognized for its award-winning customer service. Single point of contact for customers to provide support and solutions. Required a comprehensive understanding of Cooper Tire’s supply chain, sales and credit programs, promotions, and customer requirements.

Findlay, Ohio

Procured a core group of truckload carriers to provide cost effective transportation solutions to customers.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Coached drivers to assure compliance with D.O.T. regulations and safe driving behavior. Pursued a reduction of driver turnover frequency by offering minimum miles per week and home time each week.

Bluffton, Ohio

Managed sales territory of nursing homes in central Indiana. Sold medical equipment, supplies, and disposable incontinent products.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Purchased food and beverage for the hotel. Responsible for managing the food and beverage inventory levels. Collaborated with the sales department for the planning, purchasing, and costing of food and beverage for banquets. Assisted in managing the restaurant and banquet personnel.