Experience

Hirschbach

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Dedicated Fleet Manager

  • May 2018 - Present

  Dubuque, Iowa Development of efficient driver schedules to maximize profits. Reduce turnover of fleet to below 40% annualized turnover by managing reward and disciplinary programs Assist in recruiting quality drivers to the fleet. Mitigated regulatory risks by monitoring vehicles to ensure operational, state and federal compliance Monitor driver behavior to ensure a high level of customer service. Utilize PeopleNet, AS400, Geotabs, Tableau and Cargowatch to track drivers and ensure customer orders… Show more Development of efficient driver schedules to maximize profits. Reduce turnover of fleet to below 40% annualized turnover by managing reward and disciplinary programs Assist in recruiting quality drivers to the fleet. Mitigated regulatory risks by monitoring vehicles to ensure operational, state and federal compliance Monitor driver behavior to ensure a high level of customer service. Utilize PeopleNet, AS400, Geotabs, Tableau and Cargowatch to track drivers and ensure customer orders arrive in a timely manner. Coordinated payroll, manpower projection and data entry while scheduling staff, overtime and vacation hours to optimize productivity. Supervised employees to ensure optimal productivity in all job tasks and duties. Communicated in a positive manner at all times with staff, including upper management and drivers to promote the building of lasting relationships. Show less



TOMY International

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Distribution Manager

  • Aug 2014 - May 2018

  Dyersville, IA Liaise and negotiate contract rates with regional and national freight carriers which equates to an average of 30% reduction in freight costs during peak shipping season. Utilize customer freight order management systems to accurately route purchase orders. Coordinate and manage the transportation of booth materials from vendor to show site for trade show conventions which directly contributes to increased customer contacts and sales. Analyze inventory counts, issue replenishment… Show more Liaise and negotiate contract rates with regional and national freight carriers which equates to an average of 30% reduction in freight costs during peak shipping season. Utilize customer freight order management systems to accurately route purchase orders. Coordinate and manage the transportation of booth materials from vendor to show site for trade show conventions which directly contributes to increased customer contacts and sales. Analyze inventory counts, issue replenishment orders and arrange the transportation of product from off-site bulk warehouses to maintain accurate inventory counts. Manage warehouse operations. Oversee the transportation of goods from distribution site to customer. Develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions. Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets. Show less



Formerly: TM Logistics

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Management Specialist

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2014

  5301 Chavanelle Drive Analyze logistical solutions to reduce expediting costs Coordinate & expedite the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of material. Schedule, expedite, and coordinate the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and conditional material releases. Monitor and analyze vendor performance and relay pertinent information to key supply management personnel to ensure continued line production. Prepare shipping and inventory reports for supply… Show more Analyze logistical solutions to reduce expediting costs Coordinate & expedite the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of material. Schedule, expedite, and coordinate the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and conditional material releases. Monitor and analyze vendor performance and relay pertinent information to key supply management personnel to ensure continued line production. Prepare shipping and inventory reports for supply management personnel. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transportation Specialist

  • Mar 2004 - Nov 2009

  Accountable for over $20 million of equipment with $0 loss over a 5 year period. Communicated effectively with command posts and aerial scout weapons teams to coordinate security and accountability of equipment and personnel. Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of 5 personnel, resulting in enhanced tactical training, physical fitness, and military knowledge. Personally supervised the transport of over $500 million of crucial assets, deployed in a combat situation, which… Show more Accountable for over $20 million of equipment with $0 loss over a 5 year period. Communicated effectively with command posts and aerial scout weapons teams to coordinate security and accountability of equipment and personnel. Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of 5 personnel, resulting in enhanced tactical training, physical fitness, and military knowledge. Personally supervised the transport of over $500 million of crucial assets, deployed in a combat situation, which contributed to our mission’s success. Trained and proficient in the use of the FBCB2 Blue Force Tracker, an electronic communication platform that allows commanders to track friendly and enemy forces on the battlefield. Stressed and enforced safety throughout the entire Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006 and 2007-2009, resulting in no accidents or injury to equipment or personnel. Strict attention to detail and enforcement of Pre-Combat checks and inventories resulting in 100 percent accountability of personnel, sensitive items, and vehicle readiness in a combat zone. Responsible for Convoy Security as well as managing the delivery and warehousing of supplies deployed in a combat zone. Show less