John Coker
Katy,TX
Summary
Logistics & Procurement, with more than 26 years of experience planning, developing and implementing Projects in logistics. Procurement International Shipping Human resources management Air Freighting Material management Freight Forwarding Project management Negotiation Sourcing Exceeded mandatory production levels required to maintain a branch contract in the Logistics business. Expanded Shipping line to include Land transportation, which nearly doubled sales in one year. And was able to obtain Federal Government Licenses from Federal Maritime Commission to the companies. Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Procurement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
VP
Jolaco International Procurement Inc
Houston, TX
09.2008 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objective.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Drove short-term and advanced promotional planning processes.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Led team of 10 other leaders reporting to Board of Directors
Managing Director
Jolaco Maritime Services Inc
Houston, Texas
10.2003 - 08.2008
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines
- Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.
- Formulated comprehensive business plan complete with clear and actionable sales goals and targets
- Researched market competitors and industry trends to identify potential new products and services.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Created and applied new business analytics and reporting tool across 2 sites
Transport and Shipping Coordinator
Angel's Maritime Services Inc
Houston, TX
08.1994 - 07.2003
- Created and executed marketing/PR campaigns, including new product introductions and existing product development
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines.
- Controlled adherence to customs import and export requirements through oversight and communication.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity and financial totals.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than 25 daily pickups and 100 weekly deliveries
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Houston Community College
2016
Bachelor of Science - Business, Supply Chain
University of Houston Down
2014
Skills
- Records Organization and Management
- Administrative Management
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Customer Service Management
- Business Leadership
- Training Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Supplier Monitoring
Affiliations
Society for Marketing Professionals (SMP
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
Timeline
VP
Jolaco International Procurement Inc
09.2008 - 08.2020
Managing Director
Jolaco Maritime Services Inc
10.2003 - 08.2008
Transport and Shipping Coordinator
Angel's Maritime Services Inc
08.1994 - 07.2003
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business, Supply Chain
University of Houston Down