Van Brandon Email & Phone Number

Lancaster, California

Overall responsibility to insure all store locations in: CA. TX. UT. AZ. and NV arrive within their assigned region on-time and is accomplished efficiently and economically. This also includes 5 distribution centers and two 3PL's throughout the United States. Work as the liaison and spokesperson between multiple departments that required me to develop suitable operational plans that serve all stakeholders. Manage staff; including interviews to hire, train and evaluate employee performance. Develop contingency plans to handle the unforeseen circumstances to make on-time deliveries. Coach and mentor to provide a stronger team environment. Maintain regularly scheduled meetings to inform departments of any system or department changes. Provide analysis of KPI reports both financial and operational to determine effectiveness of regional activity. Manage and optimize routing inbound and outbound freight to service stores and distribution centers. This includes Dedicated Fleet, Refrigerated, Truckloads, Intermodal and LTL. Maintain accountability on all rental trailers and carrier trailers for detention, demurrage as well as damage while on Michaels property. Knowledge of I2 system for building and routing loads. Report directly to VP of Logistics

Tucson, Arizona Area

$1B Catalog Distribution of Apparel, Hard goods, Shoes & Food Product (Division; Financially responsible for all inbound/outbound transportation for companies in 3 warehouse locations for apparel, shoes, hard goods, and food products. Companies included: Arizona Mail Order, Blair, Haband, Norm Thompson, Bedford Fair, Linen Source, Solutions, Gold Violin and Appleseed's (Locations: PA, GA, MA, including 3 direct reports). Created synergies for all inbound locations with over $60M annual transportation spend. Created transportation logistical strategy utilizing consolidation brokers on East and West coasts along with 3rd Party Trucking. Developed and implemented indicators to measure improvements in operating costs and service performance (AS400, SAP). Managed a network of national carriers to handle business demands. Developed budgets based on business forecasts and external factors. Monitored service levels to ensure company and customer satisfaction agreements were met. Ensured HazMat control procedures were compliant within DOT, OSHA and FAA regulations; reducing company's liabilities. Monitored Transportation Trade, US Government and local initiatives for potential impact on cost and deliveries. Coordinated consolidation and the relocation of over 500 containers including food storage. Subcontract management experience; with negotiation of prices, terms and conditions. RFP for alternate suppliers when needed. Proficient use of Microsoft office. Travel requirements: 50%. Reported directly to VP of Logistics and Distribution (Shared Services)