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The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Global Procurement strategy Transportation, logistics

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Managed coordination of national expense control programs for logistics and transportation, and conducted logistics and transportation analysis regionally and nationally. • Prospected, cultivated, and established sustainable relationships with 130 third-party carriers, in support of Chemcare and Infinite sustainable solutions businesses. • Led development and implementation of supply chain models to enhance logistics and transportation networks throughout U.S. and Canada through data-driven network planning and supply plan activities. • Implemented new per mile-based fuel program with updated standard accessorial schedule, managing development and upkeep of national metric data on internal and external transportation costs, and realizing $350K in annual outbound freight cost savings. • Improved service, capacity, and rates with external carriers in collaboration with district transportation managers, leading to data-driven decisions in implementing dedicated carrier model, with $250K in saved costs across multiple freight lanes throughout the U.S. • Enhanced productivity and carrier load acceptance by 30% and created key performance indicators (KPIs) for carrier on-time delivery by implementing tendering process through LBN SAP database to standardize planning principles. • Trained users virtually and on-site in ChemCare for transportation management planning practices by creating process flows and technical training guide for truckload, LTL, and bulk transport load planning, as well as tendering and carrier acceptance. • Independently completed online procurement event for annual freight spend of $47M across two modes of transport (truckload and bulk freight) as first bid event processed in ChemCare division of Univar Solutions, allowing outbound rates to be imbedded in proprietary SAPTM system, reducing rate entry errors with manual planning scenarios.

The Woodlands, Tx

Promoted to manage SAP Business Transformation team, overseeing staffing, training, development, mentorship, and growth of team. Developed weekly status reports, communicating statuses, risks, and issues, often with IT leaders, program management office (PMO), consultants, and other business teams. Enabled site management to monitor project execution and provide support by identifying key reports and metrics for site management. Worked cross-functionally to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.• Directed nine lifecycle implementations of SAP ECC and SAP TM, including business migrations in Canada and Mexico. • Proven SAP TM functional analyst with expertise in defining requirements, creating technical specs, coordinating UAT(user acceptance testing) with business stakeholders, and adhering to best practices.• Administered SAPTM by managing security roles, ensuring correct end user assignments prior to system deployment. • Drove development and ongoing maintenance of program-related training assets, including Train-the-Trainer approach, training schedules, training metrics and measurement approach, and training environment management.• Successfully designed, configured, integrated, and tested SAP ECC and SAP TM implementation.• Leveraged experience with EDI systems and electronic load tendering functionality.

The Woodlands, Tx

Supervised operation of logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services, as an individual contributor expected to influence dispatchers in the Central and Northeast regions on proper planning processes. Coached and trained on planning and monitored inbound and outbound deliveries and evaluated a Million dollar budget and ongoing expenditures. Researched shipping techniques, routes, and carriers. Plotted routes, verified shipments, labeled goods, and organized warehouse. • Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates. Negotiated 45 days payment terms with cost savings of 300K annually.• Incorporated logistics into company procedures and operations in coordination with other departments such as customer service, purchasing, sales, and accounting. • Updating and evaluating metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements. This included inception of enhancement, work with IT on process and functionality, tested, trained and implementation. • Ensuring all transportation and operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements

Houston, Tx

Managed seven-member dispatch team, maintained third-party carrier relationships with 60 carrier vendors, and forecasted workforce requirements based on daily workload and company targets. • Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results based on customer demands.• Achieved 100% on-time delivery rate by reviewing driver electronic logs and following up with drivers with weekly meetings to review areas for cost /time improvements to drive efficiency.

The Woodlands Tx

Monitored, corrected, and improved driving behaviors and operations by mentoring, coaching, and rewarding network of 70+ owner-operators. Facilitated recruitment, performance management, and termination of drivers. Set driving schedules and tracked attendance and other key driver indicators.• Ensured driver adherence to applicable transport regulations, such as hours of service compliance.• Provided route and operations information and technologies and maintained ongoing communication with drivers.• Trained drivers on risk management protocols, safety standards, and importance of customer satisfaction.