Manager Of Logistics And Distribution
CurrentAccomplished logistics and distribution manager able to direct a supply chain team executing the directives of the company. Manages eight (8) warehouses and assists with the management of five (5) other warehouses. Responsible for shipping over 23 million pounds annually both domestically and internationally. Successfully negotiated and implemented a recycling program for corrugated products resulting in exceptional cost savings to the company and the acquisition of a baler that paid for itself. Recognized for maintaining or reducing transportation costs in an era when transportation costs have skyrocketed. Maintained transportation costs at 5% while the industry averages are 7%. Effectively managing over three (3) million pounds of aluminum and plastic roll stock along with two (2) million pounds of aluminum plastic finished goods. Exceptional contract negotiating skills, pricing programs, attention to detail and strong human relation skills has earned this logistics and distribution manager required expertise and leadership within the manufacturing industry. Provides analytics and analysis to develop proactive initiatives that can generate incremental benefit for the plant, measure progress and provide business insights. Ground business rationale for what, why and how a plant should participate in corporate initiative.
