Director Of Logistics

• Jan 2022 - Present

Distribution Manager II

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2021

Supply Chain Manager

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2017

Responsible for the safety and duties of 12 salaried and hourly employees in multiple U.S. cities and Dalian, China. Oversee purchasing budget of $18 million – 85% in international purchases including finished goods and raw materials. Continually analyze data from various ERP systems. Practice Lean warehousing and manufacturing concepts. Accountable for monthly Sales and Operational Planning which includes domestic demand and international supply forecasting Achievements • Overhauled import and domestic reorder point (ROP) process in Microsoft Excel while using Forecast X to create forecast for inventory items. In 2011, business spent an additional $1M due to lack of inventory planning. 1st year of new ROP implementation- sales increased in 2013 to $15.3 million and in 2015 up to $16 million. Increasing profit margin by 84% in 5 years due to proper forecasting and inventory practices. • Initiated use of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit on propane usage for forklifts which saved $0.50 per gallon. Total credit from the IRS has been over $80,000 every year since 2014. • Negotiated $2 million agreement by restructuring costs with a glass supplier, saving $67,000 or 3.3% in prior year costs. • Recovered $22,000 in transportation claims in 2014/2015. Claims were reduced 75% from 2014 to 2015 due to carrier selection and carrier awareness. • Developed supplier scorecards and other KPI’s by organizing different ERP channels of performance data: suppliers on time delivery increased from 68% to 95% in three months. • Project lead of route trucks implementation project - Eagan, MN: Reduced spend by $35,000/year. Removed LTL shipments and increased customer’s satisfaction by eliminating damage claims. Show less

Production & Assistant Warehouse Manager

• Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

Daily planning, implementing, and controlling of over 150 finished goods including industrial and retail packaging for make-to-order packaging process. Balance up to 80 million pounds of sugar inventory. Train, develop, and supervise unionized personnel for a multi-shift operation. Provide coaching and deliver evaluations biannually. Motivate and manage the human resource to meet production targets. Organize the introduction of new packaging and following through to first production runs. Generate and maintain downtime data reports. Evaluate and assist with all procurement purchases and inventories that are used to operate the warehouse. Accountable for on-time weekly outbound shipments of 15 railcars (hoppers and boxcars) and 250 trucks. Ensure 72,000 sq. ft. facility, equipment and food is properly maintained with the use of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards. Achievements: Implemented downtime forms using Excel spread sheets; Operators no longer hand-write forms generating a savings in time by operators and a data entry personal. Created computer generated Anticipate to Promise (ATP) in AS400 reducing paper and time. Raised the on-time shipping percentage up from 96.5% to 99.4%. Cited by Corporate Sales Manager for increased consumer powder output by 15% in 2011 and 8% in 2010 by utilizing human resources and mechanical diagnostic troubleshooting. Mentor two associates that have future leadership aspirations. Show less

Logistics and Shipment Planning Analyst

• Jun 2005 - Jan 2011

Strategically planned the production schedule for outbound and inbound logistics shipments of raw veneer and finished engineered wood products from U.S. and Canadian mills to wholesale lumberyards from Canada to Mexico, Responsible for planning 60 plus SKUs across 4 manufacturing mills, Analyze mill inventory levels and the transportation market to balance customers and sales demands, Originate and formalize contracts with over 150 motor carriers, managing 400+ loads per week, Assess adequate coverage of carrier insurance to cover products transported, Verify and negotiate rates, Maintain and update carrier files, Track carrier service performance and commitments by using and updating daily reports, Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales teams, demand teams, and inventory teams, solving production and logistics issues while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, Manage inventory levels of specific customer's locations on prearranged shipping schedules with carrier and customer, Ensure customer satisfaction by having On Time In Full (OTIF) at 98% or greater, Claims administration Achievements: Negotiated truck and rail rate saving in 2009 over $500,000 and 2010 YTD annual savings of $503,000 Spearheaded the centralization of Shipment Planning process which is used company wide Designed and implemented Excel Pivot Table report to compare miles driven by carriers with dedicated carrier rates allowing for more effective rate negotiation. Created intranet information process allowing real-time access to status of mill operations reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction. Worked with nationwide teams and individually to develop and write a company wide policies: Flatbed tarping, Railcar loading of engineered wood, SOP for shipment planning Revamp the freight claims share point processing intranet web page and project lead for filing and seeking payment of outstanding claims. Show less

Transportation Supervisor

• Oct 2004 - May 2005

Daily planning and dispatch of 50+ drivers. Brokered excess loads to outside carriers. Organized backhauls for fleet drivers and provided on-call services for load emergencies. Achievements: Developed an efficient tool for scheduling backhaul / 3rd party load processes, previously done manually; saved time and resources by using MS Excel. Commended for 100% shipments delivered satisfactorily on-time. Project Lead of testing and training truck drivers with Qualcomm. Daily planning and dispatch of 50+ drivers. Brokered excess loads to outside carriers. Organized backhauls for fleet drivers and provided on-call services for load emergencies. Achievements: Developed an efficient tool for scheduling backhaul / 3rd party load processes, previously done manually; saved time and resources by using MS Excel. Commended for 100% shipments delivered satisfactorily on-time. Project Lead of testing and training truck drivers with Qualcomm.

Courier

• Apr 2004 - Sep 2004

Organized and planned efficient delivery route daily, checked shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service, inspected vehicles according to DOT regulations, loaded multiple trucks, delivered packages utilizing safe and cautious driving habits of Smith System, input of data entry of customers, and provided excellent customer service. Trained new employees. Organized and planned efficient delivery route daily, checked shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service, inspected vehicles according to DOT regulations, loaded multiple trucks, delivered packages utilizing safe and cautious driving habits of Smith System, input of data entry of customers, and provided excellent customer service. Trained new employees.

Customer Service Supervisor

• Jun 2003 - Oct 2003

Supervised six Tellers, oversaw operations including employee scheduling to assure sufficient staff availability, and provided direction to assure customers were given accurate information and courteous, efficient services. Interviewed and trained new employees, evaluated performance and made recommendations. Assisted with data entry, special or difficult internal transactions, and resolved customer inquiries / issues. Responsible for bank vault and cash funds. Opened and closed bank, balanced G&L accounts, ordered branch supplies including equipment, currency and coin. Approved large currency transactions. Handled cash and cross-selling of products and services. Achievements: Created forms and reports in Excel adopted and implemented by all branches. Completed classes on employment practices, rules and regulations. Show less

Courier

• Nov 2001 - Aug 2002

Organized and planned efficient delivery route daily, checked shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service, inspected vehicles according to DOT regulations, loaded multiple trucks, delivered packages utilizing safe and cautious driving habits of Smith System, input of data entry of customers, and provided excellent customer service. Trained new employees. Organized and planned efficient delivery route daily, checked shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service, inspected vehicles according to DOT regulations, loaded multiple trucks, delivered packages utilizing safe and cautious driving habits of Smith System, input of data entry of customers, and provided excellent customer service. Trained new employees.