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Aman Bansal

Dallas,TX

Summary

Over 15 years of proven experience in Business development, Negotiations, Logistics planning and Sales, Freight Brokerage, Fleet management and supply chain solutions. Service-centric leader dedicated to fueling revenues, enhancing client experience and achieving top brand loyalty.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of Logistics Solutions

Transhorn Group
05.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high demanding contracts from big customers.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas for improvement within the supply chain, leading to more effective decision making.
  • Managed a team of logistics professionals and also prepared reports for quarterly business review.
  • Conducted research to address transit errors and delivery timeline.
  • Always focused on strategic and long range planning as it provides a much clearer picture of financial outcome and also helps in achieving cross functional coordination.
  • Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
  • Conducted analysis regularly which helped identifying risks and also market trends.
  • Benchmarked company's logistics performance against industry best practices, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic planning and process optimization techniques.

Sr Manager - Operations

Transhorn Trucking LLC
10.2018 - Current
  • Managing 4 dispatchers, 45 Semi’s, 55 Vans and masterfully orchestrating their routes and coordinating all supply chain operations, developing supply chain policies while improving contract and ERP tools. Overseeing 45+ active driver accounts regarding DMV registrations, accidents, losses, repossession, settlements and returns.
  • Identifying risks and opportunities across the transportation industry and partnered with cross functional team members across finance, sales, marketing and logistics team.
  • Trained overseas team of 12 people on freight guidelines.
  • Lead the execution of supply chain innovation by minimizing the effect of long supply chain ocean freight delays and covid impacts across regions.
  • Responsible for DOT compliance and also responsible for streamlining operations and goals.
  • Maintain clear communication among team members and keeping them align towards the same common goal.
  • Strong command of various software applications – especially worked on Skybitz Technology, Spireon, Linxup, Keep Trucking and other key technologies to enable leading shippers, carriers and 3PLs with real-time visibility driving efficiencies & cost savings across their supply chains, Thereby effectively improving the performance by 18-20% and reduced diesel consumption by 10-12%.
  • Developed and mentored direct reports through immediate performance feedback, quarterly/annual performance reviews, individual development to increase overall operational efficiency and output of the company.
  • First point of contact for customers queries and actively involved in RFO'S and RFQ's.


Head of Operations

Transhorn Logistics LLC
10.2018 - 12.2023
  • Created an entire freight forwarding division, with 15 global team members utilizing network connections and delivered revenue of >$3M in the first year.
  • Head of the business development side for the new accounts and also responsible for the growth of existing accounts.
  • Being in logistics, i am responsible for creating innovative approach everyday to survive in this fast changing and fast moving logistics world.
  • Responsible for researching high-traffic market areas nationwide; identify potential carriers; and determine carriers logistics needs
  • Purposed creative supply chain solutions to key customers which reduced their transit time and cost especially during port congestion's and lockdown.
  • Prepared, presented, and executed quotes/bids for customers like DHL, UPS, Wabash, Hyundai Trans lead, Fleet one etc. and quelled critical customer issues across the supply chain.
  • Planned routes for customers in the US and Canada as per global current events. Working directly with importers for planning the port of arrival, container release, pickup and deliveries all across the US.
  • Created SOP’s for the brokerage department. Hired trained and evaluated brokerage teams. Also Handled freight claims with shippers, carriers, and insurance companies from inception to resolution.

Account Manager and Freight Broker

US Cargo Link
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Started in carrier sales and then got promoted to the account manager position. As a sales farmer, Led and delivered increased business sales with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Singapore airlines, DHL etc. and ensured the highest quality service for accounts and their shipping lanes.
  • Interacted with multi-functional teams in marketing, finance, sales across end to end supply chain and served as a link between technical and commercial functions.
  • Purposed supply chain solutions which include Inventory levels, Distribution network configuration and Transportation for both shipping and receiving. Acted as the liaison among different departments.
  • Evaluated and adjusted multiple routes daily based on high priority air freight schedule, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
  • Created a database of trucking companies which specialized in hauling air freight.
  • Participated in sales and business development activities to enable a healthy pipeline.

Head of Supply Chain and Operations

Orchid Textiles Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 04.2017
  • Started Orchid Textiles Pvt. Ltd from scratch. Managed all supply chain activities and also worked on the business development side.
  • Responsible for creating consistent streamlined communication among all the departments of the company.
  • Being a partner in the company, i was also responsible for Purchasing, Sourcing, Scheduling, Forecasting, Planning, Forward forecasting for stocking and Transportation.
  • Responsible for exporting garment accessories to the middle east countries like UAE, Kuwait etc in a timely manner.
  • Procured a yearly stock of raw materials from the sellers in Guangzhou, China and Bangkok, Thailand by visiting them personally which reduced the raw material cost by 14%.
  • Negotiated contracts with new customers as well as renewals with existing customers including pricing terms and conditions. Simplified shipping and receiving processes, which boosted productivity by 25%.
  • Worked on creating a healthy company environment and motivated team to aim for a common agreed company goals.
  • Lead the continuous improvement of supply chain inventory, warehouse operations and logistics while cultivating relationships with partners and suppliers.
  • Developed sales strategies for our products based on market knowledge, competitor activities, customer needs which further improved the overall volume growth.
  • Managed the setting up of new vendors on all back-end systems and coordinated with internal systems, commercial and operations on the listing and activation on route. Manage EDI integration with internal and external stakeholders.


Partner and Logistics Head

Orchid Enterprises
01.2007 - 08.2015
  • Head distributors for Samsung Mobile India.
  • Responsible for training sales team on company's guidelines and Samsung handsets.
  • Responsible for creating a big brand value of Samsung mobile handsets back in 2008 with aggressive sales, forecasting and Marketing campaigns when Nokia and Blackberries were ruling the market.
  • Overcame multiple challenges of delivering goods to various big cities of the state in a safest and fastest way possible.
  • Held multiple sessions with sales and marketing team every other week and emphasized the importance of clear and transparent communication with Dealers.
  • Consistently monitored sales strategies to check if the team and made sure they are aligned with company's rules and regulations.
  • Challenged to build a new market presence while remodeling and expanding existing transportation and distribution.
  • Identified high and low performing employees, tracked the performance of warehouse/distribution center workers, and identified places for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Chitkara Engineering College
08.2003 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Strategic Logistics Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Operations Management
  • Distribution/Warehousing
  • Carrier relations and sales
  • Fleet management and Compliance
  • Freight Brokerage
  • Relationship seller and Exceptional deal closer
  • Strategic account development
  • Business Sales
  • Compliance and Customer service
  • Cross-Functional team leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Revenue & P & L
  • Training and Leadership
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Fleet management and Compliance
  • Process improvements
  • Lean principles
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Distribution Management
  • Transportation Planning
  • Engineering Team Support
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Daily Operations Management

Accomplishments

  • Always been a huge fan of numbers, and considering coming from the business background in India, Data and Business analytic tools always helped me in staying one step ahead of the competition.
  • Completed engineering in Electronics and Computers back in 2007 and also being a mathematics gold medalist really trigger me in being more innovative and also reminds me to follow basics when time is difficult and challenging.
  • Opened and managed new customer accounts like DHL, Wabash, Hyundai Translead which generated huge revenue for the company.
  • Created models to analyze the supply chain network needed to support future sales growth; opening, closing or repurposing distribution centers.
  • Generated tremendous sales growth of 20% while working as a freight broker with customer’s like United airlines, Lufthansa airlines, Singapore airlines, DHL, Nippon airlines etc.
  • Implemented a global procurement plan in 2014 and started importing raw materials from countries like China and Thailand which helped in reducing the procurement cost by 14%.
  • Anticipating covid repercussions in February 2020 led to setting up our fleet on dedicated routes for hauling essentials way ahead of time.
  • Created creative supply chain solutions for our customers in 2021-2022 which really helped them during port congestion's, lockdowns, holidays, worker shortage and slow port turnaround times.
  • Working cross functionally really boosted our team’s overall performance and we were successful in delivering an excellent customer experience while balancing operating cost and efficiency.


Timeline

Head of Logistics Solutions

Transhorn Group
05.2024 - Current

Sr Manager - Operations

Transhorn Trucking LLC
10.2018 - Current

Head of Operations

Transhorn Logistics LLC
10.2018 - 12.2023

Account Manager and Freight Broker

US Cargo Link
10.2017 - 10.2018

Partner and Logistics Head

Orchid Enterprises
01.2007 - 08.2015

Head of Supply Chain and Operations

Orchid Textiles Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Chitkara Engineering College
08.2003 - 07.2007

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