Robert Mergens, LCB

Transportation Manager at The Home Depot Pro
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(386) 825-5501
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States, US

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Thomas Tucker

Robert was the operations manager then general manager at RMDS and did a great job working with multiple locations and the Rayloc/NAPA logistics division. TT

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Credentials

  • Custom Broker License
    Port of Atlanta
    Mar, 2001
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Transportation Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Wholesale
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Service Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Present

      Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to monitor service levels and determine areas of improvement. Audited customer service procedures and trends, driving process improvements. Interacted with customers to quickly handle escalated queries and complaints, following up to drive satisfaction and gain service feedback. Worked cross-functionally with sales and operations staff to rectify customer service issues or address specific

    • Customer Service Manager
      • Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Transportation Manager
      • Oct 2013 - Jun 2019

      Oversee Customer Service group, improve service metrics, manage and procure transportation for the DC. Ensure carrier and dedicated fleets meet performance standards, work with operations group to ensure load quality and on time dispatch metrics are met. Maintain fleet trailer pools. Achieve financial goals while managing P&L responsibility. Business planning including equipment, personnel, and financial goals and improvements. Manage inbound volume, controlling container expense and… Show more Oversee Customer Service group, improve service metrics, manage and procure transportation for the DC. Ensure carrier and dedicated fleets meet performance standards, work with operations group to ensure load quality and on time dispatch metrics are met. Maintain fleet trailer pools. Achieve financial goals while managing P&L responsibility. Business planning including equipment, personnel, and financial goals and improvements. Manage inbound volume, controlling container expense and minimizing per diem costs. Show less Oversee Customer Service group, improve service metrics, manage and procure transportation for the DC. Ensure carrier and dedicated fleets meet performance standards, work with operations group to ensure load quality and on time dispatch metrics are met. Maintain fleet trailer pools. Achieve financial goals while managing P&L responsibility. Business planning including equipment, personnel, and financial goals and improvements. Manage inbound volume, controlling container expense and… Show more Oversee Customer Service group, improve service metrics, manage and procure transportation for the DC. Ensure carrier and dedicated fleets meet performance standards, work with operations group to ensure load quality and on time dispatch metrics are met. Maintain fleet trailer pools. Achieve financial goals while managing P&L responsibility. Business planning including equipment, personnel, and financial goals and improvements. Manage inbound volume, controlling container expense and minimizing per diem costs. Show less

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director at Transporation Company
      • Jun 2012 - Sep 2013

      ▪ Project Management ▪ Direct staff ▪ Manage benefit package ▪ Recruiting and driver retention ▪ Implement policies and procedures and leverage training ▪ Communication and recognition ▪ Establish programs to improve safety and accident ratios ▪ Oversee training and follow up in compliance with DOT, EPD,OSHA, DOL and other government agencies ▪ Ensure accurate record retention in accordance with federal and state guidelines ▪ Project Management ▪ Direct staff ▪ Manage benefit package ▪ Recruiting and driver retention ▪ Implement policies and procedures and leverage training ▪ Communication and recognition ▪ Establish programs to improve safety and accident ratios ▪ Oversee training and follow up in compliance with DOT, EPD,OSHA, DOL and other government agencies ▪ Ensure accurate record retention in accordance with federal and state guidelines

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Transportation Manager
      • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

      ▪ Oversee Customer Service group ▪ Improve service metrics ▪ Manage and procure transportation for the DC ▪ Ensure carrier and dedicated fleets meet performance standards ▪ Work with Operations group to ensure load quality and on time dispatch metrics are met ▪ Yard control and manage fleet pools ▪ Oversee Customer Service group ▪ Improve service metrics ▪ Manage and procure transportation for the DC ▪ Ensure carrier and dedicated fleets meet performance standards ▪ Work with Operations group to ensure load quality and on time dispatch metrics are met ▪ Yard control and manage fleet pools

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager- Private Fleet
      • Jan 2010 - Nov 2011

      ▪ Direct operations of the private fleet ▪ P&L responsibility for GPC's Private fleet (listed in Transports Topics Top100 Private Fleets - 175 power units/620 trailers/5 breakbulk/cross dock facilities - National coverage/300 employees) ▪ Business development ▪ People development ▪ Service enhancements and improvements ▪ Ensure customer satisfaction ▪ Fleet performance and overall profitability ▪ Annual sales $39 million ▪ LTL, TL, and brokerage

    • Director of Operations
      • Apr 2005 - Dec 2010

      ▪ Directed cross docks in Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN, Hagerstown, MD, Memphis, TN and Payson, UT, and drivers are each location ▪ Ensured Dispatch performance and safety metrics were met ▪ 185 drivers/ 20 exempt staff

    • Business Analyst
      • Mar 2003 - Dec 2010

      ▪ Provide accurate cost, revenue, rate, and service data ▪ Provide operational analysis; propose alternatives, changes and support for improving profitability, performance and service

    • Region Manager
      • 2001 - 2002

      ▪ Oversee multiple sight locations ▪ Assess new business opportunities ▪ Develop and implement start up projects ▪ Manage multiple operations with staff up to 95 employees in 4 states - 90% travel ▪ P&L responsibility for multiple locations across several industries ▪ Oversee multiple sight locations ▪ Assess new business opportunities ▪ Develop and implement start up projects ▪ Manage multiple operations with staff up to 95 employees in 4 states - 90% travel ▪ P&L responsibility for multiple locations across several industries

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Manager
      • Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

      ▪ Operation Manager/Pick-pack operations, ▪ Full case, Pick-to-Light ▪ Shipping/Receiving ▪ Reverse Logistics ▪ Manage, train and direct staff and associates ▪ Operation Manager/Pick-pack operations, ▪ Full case, Pick-to-Light ▪ Shipping/Receiving ▪ Reverse Logistics ▪ Manage, train and direct staff and associates

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Customer Service Manager
      • Mar 1983 - Nov 2000

      ▪ Progressive work history including loader, driver supervisor, loaned Executive, Customer Service Manager ▪ Operations Management ▪ Customer Relations Management ▪ Industrial Engineering ▪ Union environment, ▪ Small parcel and fleet ▪ Progressive work history including loader, driver supervisor, loaned Executive, Customer Service Manager ▪ Operations Management ▪ Customer Relations Management ▪ Industrial Engineering ▪ Union environment, ▪ Small parcel and fleet

Education

  • Clayton State University
    Business Administration and Management, General
    1979 - 1980
  • Western Governors University
    Business Administration and Management, General

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