Responsible for managing the performance of a third party for distribution, inventory control as well as outbound transportation. Accountable for all performance metrics and management of $18 MM in annual spend. Improved On Time Delivery by 10 basis points in less than one year by implementing standing appointments with key customers, improving reporting tools and publishing a priority routing matrixSuccessfully executed multiple speed to market programs resulting in no less than 95% On Time DeliverySaved $250,000 on pallet spend by shipping fewer pallets to customers and reducing safety stockObtained Red Belt training and currently working towards project certificationSaved $80,000 annually by increasing pallet heights on 84 skus

Responsible for the effective management and utilization of transportation resources, drivers and tractors. Managed 8 direct reports and 50 company drivers. Fleet size of 8 straight trucks, 44 tractors and 150 trailers.Directly supervised dispatchers provided direction as requiredMonitored quality services to attract and retain customers by implementing a hot sheet sign off procedureMonitored daily driver assignments and reviewed daily driver plan/routes for cost effectivenessMonitored movement of eastbound freight to ensure schedules met

Managed the day to day operation of 45 AZ and DZ drivers, 6 Supervisor Dispatchers and clerical staff in 4 warehousesContributed to major routing re-alignment implementing a static routing model Initiated a shift hand off process to improve communication between incoming and departing shiftsStrengthened the bench by cross training staff to ensure adequate coverage for absences and vacationsIntroduced shift rotations with supervisors to improve operational efficiencyEfficiently resolved driver/customer delivery issuesImproved quality deliveries by working in conjunction with Quality Manager to introduce and communicate quality processes to drivers and

Managed inbound and outbound transportation for Canada with accountability for over $15 MM in spend annually, including pallet expenses, freight audit and insurance monitoring, customs and transportation regulatory compliance.Reduced transportation costs each year while sales volumes continued grow

Led the strategic direction of service to Canadian customers. Managed a team of seven, working closely with Product Supply, Transportation and OperationsParticipated in North American ERP implementation team and successfully led a team through training of two systems with multiple applications, over a three week period, while seamlessly delivering to customersDeveloped and implemented customer scorecards for key accounts. Introduced scorecard meetings to review results monthlyDeveloped and implemented metrics for deduction resolution Seamlessly integrated order to cash activities, merging two company product lines and implementing a second ERP in a year

Managed inbound and outbound transportation for Canada with accountability for over $15 MM in spend annually, including pallet expenses, freight audit and insurance monitoring, customs and transportation regulatory compliance.Reduced transportation costs each year while sales volumes continued growReduced per hundred weight costs from