ALIYU SULEMAN
Don McGill Toyota
Richmond
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Results-driven Transportaion/Logistics Manager with extensive experience in operational support, branch operations, and dispatch management. Expertise in optimizing routes and enhancing fleet utilization through advanced TMS and routing software, effectively reducing costs while boosting route profitability. Proven success in staff development, coaching, onboarding, and performance management, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across sales, customer service, and corporate stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance ensures the maintenance of safe and efficient fleet operations.
Work History
Sales Coordinator
2 Years 5 Months- Coordinated sales activities and schedules to enhance team productivity.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment preowned vehicle stock.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align marketing strategies with sales initiatives effectively.
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal departments to streamline operations.
- Worked with other dealers to enhance dealer trade and coordinated transportation for out of State deals
Transportation/Safety Operations Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user; scheduled daily and weekly routes to meet delivery windows and customer requirements.
- Coordinated dispatching of 25 drivers using TMS tools and routing software to fulfill daily delivery requirements and optimize fleet utilization.
- Made sure e-logs, certification and safety compliance were adhered to.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments, improving on-time communication and issue resolution.
- Selected, trained, and developed logistics personnel through onboarding and coaching, conducting performance management to build high-performance teams.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations, contributing to route profitability and cost-reduction initiatives.
Business Scrum Master/Sales Consultant Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Established and cultivated business relationships with new and existing customers to drive branch sales and service retention.
- Coached and trained employees in consultative selling techniques and cross-selling to increase revenue and team performance.
- Delivered client presentations and product demonstrations using Microsoft PowerPoint to educate customers on product and service offerings.
- Closed sales and negotiated contracts, contributing to regional revenue targets and achieving established KPIs through team collaboration.
Dispatch/Driver and Transport Manager
4 Years 7 Months- Managed daily transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety regulations.
- Coordinated scheduling for drivers, optimizing routes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Supervised vehicle maintenance programs, maintaining fleet reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented training programs for new drivers, improving onboarding processes and operational performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Transportation Management System (TMS)
Distribution and Warehousing
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Salesforce
Routing software
SAP
Analytics
Route optimization
Dispatching
Performance management
Financial metrics
Order management
SQL analytics
Project Management
KPI analysis
Tableau
Communication
Team Collaboration
Cost reduction
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
Accomplishments
- Bronze medal for top Sales Performance 2020
- Team award for consistent safety and delivery for three straight quarters.
Affiliations
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certification
- SAFe 6 Agile Scrum Master
- Professional Project Management (PMP)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) End: T, X Hazmat
- CSP - Certified Sales Professional
Timeline
Sales Coordinator
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01.2024 - CurrentRead More
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