Albert Ray
Performance Food Service
Augusta,ME
13
years of professional experience
Results-driven leader with 13 years of experience in operations and logistics management. Proven expertise in scheduling, team supervision, and report preparation, ensuring efficient shipping and receiving processes. Strong communicator and problem solver, recognized for maintaining professionalism and fostering teamwork. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure make for effective service delivery.
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
1 Year 4 Months- Supervised and developed transportation associates through staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Conducted ride-along evaluations and safety audits to ensure compliance with DOT, OpCo, and company standards.
- Supported Transportation Manager in daily operations, focusing on payroll calculations, trip log reviews, and timely issue resolution.
- Secured accurate driver and delivery documentation, overseeing DOT logs, DVIRs, invoices, and qualification files.
- Tracked driver compliance by monitoring licenses, accidents, and safety-related data to uphold safety standards.
- Oversaw vehicle safety and maintenance through review of post-trip inspections and coordination of repairs.
Logistics Manager
3 Years- Engages in negotiations with carriers to secure favorable contract rates and conditions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
- Identifies and evaluates potential carriers to ensure they meet the company’s standards and requirements.
- Processed and resolved freight claims promptly, minimizing disruptions to logistics operations.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce detailed revenue reports, enhancing financial visibility and strategic planning.
- Examines purchase orders daily to build optimal consolidations, aiming to maximize revenue through efficient logistics.
- Monitoring warehouse inventory levels and ensuring inventory was properly rotated and replenished
- Works with vendors to determine and agree upon the cost of booked freight.
Combat Cargo Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Coordinated logistical execution of cargo offloads and onloads for international and domestic transportation, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with protocols.
- Delivered logistical support for operations aboard Navy vessel, facilitating efficient supply chain management.
- Supervised and trained 32-person team, developing schedules and providing mentorship to enhance team capabilities and operational readiness.
- Prepare briefs, technical requirements, plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Experience with: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Order management software, Radio frequency identification RFID software, Web browser software, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Warehouse management system WMS, Customer relationship management CRM software, Automated Information System.
Embark Chief
3 Years 2 Months- Computed logistics support requirements for 4 organizations, enhancing operational readiness.
- Prepare briefs, technical requirements, plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Coordinate logistics functions in support of operations and deployments throughout several countries.
- Tracked all organizational cargo and personnel through deployment module systems and automated information systems.
- Maintain Records management for all logistical documentation.
- Worked with freight companies ensuring Bill of lading were updated and corrected as well as inspecting the cargo load aboard the carrier.
Embark Specialist
3 Years 3 Months- Coordinated transportation operations for 3 organizations, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Planned and executed cargo transportation via Air and Ground.
- Certified hazardous materials for safe shipping and receiving processes.
- Served as the Container Manager which consisted of 140 international shipping containers, coordinating annual maintenance and inspections to make sure the organization was mission-capable as well.
- Directed team activities, prioritized tasks, scheduled assignments, and ensured resource availability to meet operational goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Skills
Transport management
Fleet management
Route planning
Route optimization
Problem resolution
Inventory management
Planning and implementation
Team leadership
Planning and execution
Inventory control
Customer support
Training and Certificates
- Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management
- Kennebec Leadership Institute
- Basic Embarkation and Logistics Course
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Course
- Air Mobility Load Planner Course
- Transportation Capacity Planning Tool Course
- Common Logistics Command and Control Course
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Performance Food Service
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Logistics Manager
Performance Food Service
06.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Combat Cargo Assistant
USS SOMERSET
07.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Embark Chief
Marine Raider Regiment
05.2017 - 07.2020Read More
Embark Specialist
2nd Marine Regiment
02.2014 - 05.2017Read More
American Public University
Master of Arts from Supply Chain Management
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