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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

– In charge of the national and international logistical responsibilities for four manufacturing facilities and seven regional distribution centers with transportation spending in excess of $30M. – Responsible for the direction of all transportation and third-party providers to optimize freight lanes and shipment cycle times in order to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.– Ensure all import and export shipments follow the correct compliance processes and procedures.– Act as a first-level response representative in hazardous material (hazmat) emergencies.– Drive processes to reduce damages. Reduced the number of missed customer deadlines, reduced freight claims, and minimized customer replacement orders.– Created improved quality KPI's to measure performance in these areas to support business decision making.– Contributed approximately $400K to the transportation savings target. Implemented several new services / modes in specific lanes that improved transit in both outbound freight and transfer lanes.– Implemented LTL routing guide that saved $0.02 per pound on customer deliveries.– Achieved network compression 4% under target through leadership, communication, planning, and flexibility. – Saved $200 per load through better carrier selection on regular run to Canada.– Saved $150K annually with a winterization plan; that reduced damages (frozen product) by 90%.– Led the effort to reduce distribution centers while maintaining customer service levels. Reduced the U.S. network from 11 to seven DC’s, and the Canadian network from seven to three DC’s.

Newnan, Ga, Us

A subsidiary of Tredegar (see below), Bonnell Aluminum manufactures aluminum extrusions.– Reviewed network and prepared bid packages. Prepared fleet bids. Sourced data as framework for the bid. Analyzed new division work costing with eye to potential bid.– Created freight reporting dashboard. Identified key metrics. Sourced data to support metrics. Established reporting format and timings.

Coraopolis, Pa, Us

Dick’s operates 500+ sporting goods stores in 44 states. This 700K SF DC in Atlanta is one of three in the U.S.– Managed an initial freight spend of $4.2M and served 58 stores in 2008; scope has grown to $15.8M serving 191 stores. Direct the shipment of 40+ truckloads per day. Finished under budget an average of 12% for four years. – Managing the business aggressively to multiple KPI’s – both financial and operational – including cost per mile, return cost, freight as a percent of receipts, fleet utilization and on-time delivery. – Maintain strong supplier relationships with 25+ carriers and fleet including developing carrier scorecard to monitor adherence to our service level agreements (SLA). – Automated the carrier and store notification process, which had been done manually. Reduced the time to process one shipment from a three-step process that took 60 minutes to a one-step process that takes 20 minutes; the improved process also reduces the number of data entry errors. – Developed and implemented the plan to double the number of stores in our region from 58 stores in seven states to 191 stores in the south and eastern U.S. – Led review of the return load process, implemented changes, and saved $1.2M.

Richmond, Virginia, Us

Tredegar produces plastic film diapers, feminine-hygiene products, surgical masks, and cheesecloth. The company’s aluminum extrusion business produces soft-alloy extrusions that other manufacturers turn into finished products. – Managed $20M budget including 12 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada. – Provided financial oversight for a 40-unit contract carriage fleet. Saved $300K by choosing a new vendor. – Reduced carrier spend $175K in two years by using route analysis and negotiating favorable contracts. – Changed freight payment companies saving ~$10K annually and extending carrier payment terms to 45 days allowing for a cost of capital savings of ~$90K annually. – Managed 3PL installation that improved managerial oversight and plant accountability.– Led effort to provide load tracking on dedicated fleet shipments to customer service and ultimately our customers. – Managed imports and exports along with landed cost system for P&L accountability. – Monitored pre-audit and freight payment of $12M, resolved overcharge claims and maintained current rate files. – Provided recommendations for supply chain policy; issued Corporate Route Guide and Carrier Service Standards.

Now owned by Herman Miller, Geiger-Brickel pioneered the design and manufacture of modular wood case goods and architectural furniture for private offices and commercial interiors. – Supervised staff of four in crating operation. Scheduled international and domestic full truck load shipments. – Performed rate negotiations for LTL, full truckload, international and expedited shipments.

Hipage provides intermodal freight and brokerage solutions to the expanding world of international trade. – Supervised staff of four in import department; ensured superior customer service and accuracy of work.– Responsible for U.S. Customs oversight and implementation of the USCS Modernization Act.– Negotiated local and long haul pricing as a profit center.

Now known as Mitsubishi Logistics America Corporation, a third-party logistics provider. – Export: Negotiated freight rates. Oversaw export documentation. Supported customer logistics.– Import: Ensured Customs compliance. Resolved Customs issues. Supervised staff.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Goody manufactures hair care accessories, brushes, combs, and travel storage products. – Export: Managed the entire export process including logistics and sales support. – Import: Negotiated ocean and air freight rates. Ensured Customs compliance. Supported the purchasing function. – Domestic: Maintained carrier performance report. Standardized claim procedures. Developed new tracking system.

Provider of ocean and air freight services, as well as intermodal and foreign trade zone services.– Supervised a staff of two, and ensured accuracy and timely delivery of goods.– Learned, mastered and applied non-vessel common carrier system to less than container load shipments.