Alex Antoshak
Nashville,TN
Summary
Logistics professional with over four years of experience, specializing in food distribution ensuring seamless flow of goods in to distribution centers nationwide. Experienced Logistics Coordinator with four years of specialization in food distribution, ensuring the seamless flow of goods to distribution centers nationwide. Known for being a reliable and adaptable professional who thrives in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Kroger
Nashville, TN
08.2020 - Current
- Manages inbound cross-country movements not limited to Kroger manufacturing sites, fresh produce and local vendor fleet runs.
- Negotiates cost of vendor allowances for coverage of backhaul transportation and exceeded profit revenues by over 5% in 2021 to 23% in the first half of 2022.
- Exceeded budgeted backhaul revenue exponentially year over year.
- Leads and executes process improvements within the workplace and investigates areas of concern for improvement embracing new ideas that align with company values.
- Floated between company regional divisions as needed, leveraging expertise across all areas.
- Communicates regularly with procurement personnel, manufacturing sites, produce suppliers, shipping & receiving, intermodal and OTR carriers to ensure timely pickup delivery appointments.
Transportation Scheduler (Contract to Hire)
Gentis Solutions (Kroger)
Nashville, TN
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Thoroughly scheduled and managed inbound pickup and deliveries for Kroger distribution centers and manufacturing plants countrywide.
- Resolved issues with carrier deliveries while demonstrating effective communication with receiving managers, shippers and product buyers.
- Maintained daily distribution center capacity reports for total inbound product.
Crew Scheduler
Contour Aviation
Smyrna, TN
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Allocated uncovered flying assignments in accordance with federal regulations.
- Arranged and managed all aspects of travel for all crew members for the airline and charter services domestically and internationally.
- Successfully manuevered operational disruptions and solved them in a proactive and timely manner.
- Administered and maintained monthly crew member schedules.
Customer Service Representative
Contour Aviation
Nashville, TN
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Effectively conveyed various customer and pilot requests to ground personnel via air-to-ground radio and phone communications.
- Arranged services for crews and VIP clientele.
- Maintained POS systems as well as assisted in month-end billing and auditing procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service.
Grocery Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Franklin, TN
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted customers with locating items in the store.
- Stocked shelves, rotated merchandise and ensured product freshness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography - Weather & Climate
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12.2016
Skills
- Vendor/Carrier relations
- Supply chain management
- Freight planning and transportation
- Warehouse operations
- Food distribution
- Carrier management
- Problem resolution
- Shipment Tracking
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Kroger
08.2020 - Current
Transportation Scheduler (Contract to Hire)
Gentis Solutions (Kroger)
03.2020 - 08.2020
Crew Scheduler
Contour Aviation
10.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative
Contour Aviation
03.2018 - 10.2019
Grocery Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Geography - Weather & Climate
Western Kentucky University