Mike Bator
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Experience
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StrategIQ Commerce
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Associate Account Director
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Feb 2021 - Dec 2022
-Manage portfolio of large multi-channel retailers and distributors and lead a team of client representatives.-Expanded large e-commerce retailer’s carrier partnerships with focus on their ship-from-store program to improve Time in Transit (TnT) for customers living in proximity to physical stores and reduce shipping expense.-Advised client on optimal carrier based on projected shipping savings and improved TnT. Conducted benchmarking assessment based on shipping profile to provide client leverage and confidence in approaching the negotiation. -Developed reporting solutions and custom audits that identify billing abnormalities and enable clients to secure refunds from carriers. These solutions also evaluate whether carriers accurately applied refunds.-Benchmark client shipping operations to identify variances and advise on changes to that improve TnT metrics and avoid unforecasted expense. Show less
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Account Manager
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Mar 2019 - Feb 2021
-Developed RFP strategy and led contract renewal negotiation for large e-commerce retailer that resulted in 10% expense reduction while keeping service levels constant and eliminating inefficient claims process-Managed client’s large and complex 3PL billing while identifying duplicate invoice errors and ensuring rates in-line with contract.-Created exception reporting for large ticket reseller that significantly reduced expenses related to lost tickets by calling out delays before critical cutoff date. Show less
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Client Representative - Team Lead
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Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
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Client Representative
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
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Price Auditor
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
Analyzed parcel pricing data and reported discrepancies.
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Becker Logistics, LLC
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Logistics Specialist
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2016
-Negotiated short and long term pricing in a fast-paced environment -Responsible for safety, insurance, and contract compliance -Traced loads, provided updates to customers after business hours -Held up to 12 carrier accounts ranging from owner operators to fleets of 700 trucks -Employee recognition award, March 2013 -Assisted in training and recruiting efforts, including shadowing and career fairs -Negotiated short and long term pricing in a fast-paced environment -Responsible for safety, insurance, and contract compliance -Traced loads, provided updates to customers after business hours -Held up to 12 carrier accounts ranging from owner operators to fleets of 700 trucks -Employee recognition award, March 2013 -Assisted in training and recruiting efforts, including shadowing and career fairs
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Education
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Finance, General