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Harrells, Nc, Us

Expanding logistic services in Wilmington, NC.

Davidson, North Carolina, Us

Transportation management services providing customized TMS supply chain solutions for international and domestic lanes worldwide.Managed all aspects of freight operations with full P&L responsibility for the brokerage, trucking/logistics, and business development activities. Research and analyze Parcel, Less-Than-Truckload, Truckload, Sea and Air Freight transportation for pricing and cost saving opportunities. Led vendor selection and contract negotiation processes. Develop and execute business plans and operating strategies to drive growth of our products and services. Provide sales direction to grow customer base.

Kearny, Nj, Us

Hired to lead the startup and development of the Brokerage department for an asset-based container haulage company in the NY/NJ ports. Created and manage processes, documentation, pricing, and performance metrics for truck, intermodal, and cross-border services in the US, Canada, and Mexico.• Key member of the quality management team implementing ISO 9001 standards and achieving certification• Negotiate vendor contracts, manage carrier relationships, and oversee all freight agreements• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure service quality and delivery commitments

Managed all aspects of freight forwarding operations with full P&L responsibility for the Newark and JFK warehouse facilities, including brokerage, trucking/logistics, and business development activities. Led vendor selection and contract negotiation processes for air/ocean freight services, customs clearance, and RMA handling for niche markets, such as healthcare, aerospace, defense, medical technology, high tech, and ITAR.

Memphis, Tn, Us

Reported to the COO and VP of Global Transportation. Oversaw $30 million in annual ocean transportation service contracts and rate agreements and managed logistics for the transport of 35,000 containers annually. • Introduced a new nationwide rate management system and redesigned traditional pricing strategies, resulting in $700,000 in annual cost savings• Sourced new 3rd Party service providers to better manage large volume traffic on the Transpacific lane• Reorganized the global transportation procurement department to improve marketability of all ocean transportation services• Developed departmental procedures, negotiated pricing sourced additional procurement resources, communicated market and service changes, and maintained strategic relationships with key service providers

Recruited to lead the Atlantic Region sales team and reported to the Atlantic Sales Vice President. Additionally, managed a pricing team comprised of three managers and five employees trade services, pricing strategy, intermodal supply chain operations, and export customer service for the Atlantic Region.• Drove $25 million in annual revenue growth for the Atlantic Sales Region through the development and implementation of sales strategies for international product and freight• Reevaluated vendor bid process and renegotiated global pricing agreements, resulting in 20% cost savings• Ensured 100% compliance with industry and government regulations for documentation and reporting to US Customs and Border Protection, FDA, DOT and various local agencies

Hamburg, De

Recruited to serve as a key member of the four-person leadership team for the Americas east coast operations. Oversaw import/export activities at the ports of NJ/NY, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Norfolk. Directed 14 managers and 65+ employees across disperse geographic locations. Administered $5.5 million operating and capital budgets and reported to the US Division Senior Vice President.• Recruited, trained and developed a high-performance team that achieved more than 20% improvement in operating synergies and cost efficiencies year-over-year• Managed change and integrated customer service operations following the purchase of a competitive business, which more than doubled monthly orders and increased shipping volume by over 50%• Piloted the successful implementation of a $1.3 million investment to roll out systems to five operations centers

Member of the start-up management team formed to shift from 3rd party service to self-managed operations. Led teams of up to 12 people and managed 11 facilities within the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern regions, generating $28 million in revenue. • Developed pricing and services to attract new customers. Increased business velocity 15%, and created a $3M revenue stream from major consumer products customers, industrial goods and transportation companies. • Realigned inventory controls and asset management processes, driving a 30% reduction in inventory inventory carrying costs • Renegotiated favorable vendor service contracts for materials, equipment handling/maintenance, inventory control, resulting in $500,000 in annual cost savings • Improved productivity by 30% while lowering administrative costs by 25% without degrading quality or service