Mike Bator

Account Director at StrategIQ Commerce
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(386) 825-5501

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Experience

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Director
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • Associate Account Director
      • 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

    • Account Manager
      • 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

    • Client Representative - Team Lead
      • Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

    • Client Representative
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

    • Price Auditor
      • Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

      Analyzed parcel pricing data and reported discrepancies.

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Logistics Specialist
      • 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

Education

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
    2011 - 2012
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Finance, General
    2007 - 2010

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