Experience

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  BluJay Solutions

  • United States
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Director, Professional Services

    • 2019 - Present

    Steadily advanced through a series of promotions based on outstanding performance and maintained exemplary business continuity throughout several acquisitions and rebranding efforts. Spearhead professional services division featuring cutting-edge supply chain solutions. Direct team in managing transportation procurement events for customers and delivering technical & process support to customers using BluJay systems. Oversee bidding process by soliciting transportation rates for shippers from trucking companies with $2.5B in transportation spend. Transitioned team to working remotely in response to COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction levels. Chosen to speak at company’s annual conference on multiple occasions throughout career based on exceptional industry expertise. Invited to speak at CSCMP conference in Nashville and CSCMP Roundtable in St Louis, MO. Frequent guest on Adrian Gonzalez’s ‘Talking Logistics’ podcast based on industry expertise.

  • Senior Manager, Procurement Services

    • 2017 - 2019

    Steered DIY and full-service procurement offerings to meet or exceed revenue targets. Project-managed major office relocation with accountability for layout, furniture, finishes, timeline, budget, and execution of move. Winner of 2017 Ascend Leadership Award for excellent contributions and achievements.

  • Manager, Procurement Services

    • 2012 - 2017

    Guided team in promoting and supporting DIY and full-service procurement offerings. Chosen to manage office operations such as leases, landlord relations, and redesign activities. Recognized and awarded as 2015 Category Leader with Transportation & Warehousing Award. Continued to support operations team (LaaS – Logistics as a Service) in handling procurement and carrier relationship needs.

  • Logistics Manager

    • 2005 - 2012

    Directed cohesive teams in daily execution of freight movements for customers/shippers. Recipient of 2009 Leadership Award for exhibiting a ‘lead-by-example’ management style. Diplomatically resolved issues with carriers, functioned as team lead for new implementations, and supported or led P2V procurement projects. Independently managed Rich Products account having $100M freight spend. Aligned, coached, evaluated, mentored, and directed cohesive team of seven in transportation planning and coordination functions. Steered procurement projects and lean initiatives spanning 63 facilities across US and Canada. Generated weekly/monthly KPI reports (internally and for customer), and frequently explored strategies to reduce expenses. Partner with Rich Products’ National Transportation Director to prepare RFPs, conduct quarterly reviews, and devise or improve processes. Positioned team to exceed cost saving goals and customer expectations which resulted in receiving $210K bonus from Rich Products in 2007. Proactively cultivated and maintained synergistic relationships with carrier partners to boost capacity and improve service. Orchestrated transition from manual-match to auto-match solution (WebSettle) which significantly enhanced operations and elevated customer satisfaction. Championed successful procurement project implementations for customers to identify more than $5M in savings opportunities from projects in 2007 and 2008.

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  Total Logistic Control

  • Carrier Relations Specialist

    • 2003 - 2005

    Supported accounts with companies such as Diageo, Carlsberg, Jarden Home Brands, Schwan's Bakeries, and Maple Leaf Bakeries. Resourcefully expanded carrier base to support current and future accounts by forging productive relationships with carrier partners. Persuasively negotiated rates with carrier partners to reduce overall freight spend. Audited and rectified freight invoice discrepancies regarding rate agreements and contracts. Joined forces with IT department to upgrade and enhance transportation management technologies. Communicated market rates to sales and business department staff to fulfill RFI/RFP requirements for potential transportation management business opportunities.

  • Logistic Coordinator

    • 2002 - 2003

    Led distribution of Diageo's malt-based products such as Guinness Beer and Smirnoff Ice. Closely monitored inventory levels, handled inbound receipt of ocean containers, and planned daily outgoing shipments to meet requested delivery dates.

  • Warehouseman - KLC#2

    • 2001 - 2002

    Refrigerated Distribution Center for Yoplait Yogurt, Dedicated Account.Performed all distribution tasks, including receiving, replenishment of pick line, order selecting, and shipping with RF scanners on a WMS system. Assisted management to reduce warehouse damages.

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  Transfreight

  • Princeton, Indiana, United States

  • Logistics Coordinator - Intern (TMMI)

    • May 2001 - Aug 2001
    • Princeton, Indiana, United States

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  Lake Michigan Carferry

  • Ludington, Michigan, United States

  • Commercial Business Associate

    • May 1996 - Oct 2000
    • Ludington, Michigan, United States

    During my employment, I held roles as a Auto Attendant, Auto Attendant Manager, and a Commercial Business Associate.