Aman Bansal
Logistics Solutions Specialist
Frisco,TX
Summary
Over 18 years of proven experience in Logistics planning, Transit solutions, Inbound/Outbound logistics, Account management, 3PL relationship, Business development, Fleet/Inventory management, Carrier procurement, Negotiation and Supply chain solutions. Being an entrepreneur from 2006-2017 in manufacturing and distribution has given me a solid foundation and cultivated a pro active and problem solving mindset.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Transhorn Group
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for strategic and long-range logistics planning, and maintaining relationships with customers.
- Working with customers to integrate processes and correct issues, and also coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Managed cross-functional teams to align project deliverables through logistics analysis techniques.
- Collaborated with the analytics team and other departments to identify areas for improvement within the supply chain.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of logistics processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Customer-oriented and responsible for transportation planning, budgeting, execution, and developing contingency plans.
- Conduct analysis regularly, which helps identify risks and also ensures compliance related to logistics and shipping.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address specific challenges or changes in the process of adding a new dealer, or any change in the shipping process.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively resolving shipping issues and providing timely updates on order status.
- Actively involved in financial reporting, and also in statistical mathematical modeling.
Manager - Transportation Operations
Transhorn Group
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Managed 45+ active pieces of equipment and trained a team of 10 professionals regarding DMV registrations, accidents, losses, repossessions, settlements, and returns.
- Responsible for asset procurement (trucks and trailers) and also for selling, which includes valuation, preparation, documentation, listing/marketing, screening, and transaction. Also responsible for monitoring and tracking inventory levels.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends and inefficiencies. Also, generated detailed reports to track costs and fluctuating market demands.
- Negotiated and collaborated with the shippers and 3PL providers for a hassle-free movement of goods.
- Cross-functional coordination with the finance, marketing, sales, and accounting teams, etc., regarding the annual budget and P&L.
- First point of contact for customers or third-party queries, and actively involved in RFOs and RFQs. Created SOPs for the company.
- Conducted data and business analysis to stay in compliance with FMCSA, and also with HOS regulations.
- Participated in the annual and quarterly business review.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize transportation routes and schedules.
- Supported negotiation preparation with relevant financial analyses.
Freight Broker
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 over $3M in the first year.
- Developed and launched a comprehensive sales strategy that led to the opening of big accounts with UPS, Hyundai Translead, DHL, Wabash, etc.
- Managed inbound and outbound shipments to branches, hubs, customers, and vendors, ensuring timely delivery.
- Responsible for carrier and customer procurement, and also for compliance.
- Defined business requirements for technology enhancements to improve logistics systems.
- Managed the entire cycle of the cargo delivery, which includes customer procurement, carrier procurement, tracking, and timely delivery of goods.
- Cross-functional coordination to develop action plans and deliver the project before the deadline.
- Primary contact for customers, like UPS, Hyundai, DHL, etc.
- Prepared, presented, and executed quotes/bids for customers, and quelled critical customer issues across the supply chain.
- Responsible for researching high-traffic market areas nationwide, identifying potential carriers, and determining carriers' logistics needs.
- Planned routes for customers in the U.S. and Canada, as per global current events, involve working directly with importers to plan the port of arrival, container release, pickup, and deliveries all across the U.S.
- Responsible for all analytics, P&L, and staying in compliance with shipping regulations.
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. Managed multiple accounts for United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, DHL, etc., and ensured the highest quality service for accounts and their shipping lanes.
- Analyzed and improved logistics processes, leading to increased delivery performance.
- Interacted with multi-functional teams in marketing, finance, and sales across the end-to-end supply chain, and served as a link between technical and commercial functions.
- Proposed 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 schedules, available workers, traffic hazards, and weather conditions.
- Created a database of trucking companies that specialize in hauling air freight.
Head of Supply Chain and Operations
Orchid Textiles Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 04.2017
- I started Orchid Textiles Pvt. Ltd. from scratch and managed the business development side, along with operations.
- Established and grew new global lines of business, and strategized business development and marketing plans.
- Developed and manufactured products (ODM) for other brands all across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- I visited Guangzhou, China, and Bangkok, Thailand, regularly for customer feedback and learning market trends.
- Negotiated contracts with new customers, as well as renewals with existing customers, including pricing terms and conditions. Simplified shipping and receiving processes led to expansion in new markets across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- Conducted a detailed analysis of warehouse incidents and negotiated final claim settlements.
- 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%.
- 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, and customer needs, which further improved the overall volume growth.
- Managed the setup of new vendors on all back-end systems, and coordinated with internal systems, commercial, and operations on the listing and activation on the route. Managed 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
Skills
- Strategic Logistics Planning
- Contract negotiation
- Inbound/Outbound Logistics
- Accident claims
- Financial reporting
- Logistics coordination
- Logistics and Business Analysis
- Inventory planning and Forecasting
- Operations Management
- International Sourcing and procurement
- Relationship seller and Exceptional deal closer
- Strategic account development
- Data-driven decision making
- Advanced software and mathematics skills
- Compliance and Customer service
- Carrier procurement and relations
- Cross-Functional team leadership
- Transportation Coordination
- Process improvements
- Route optimization
Accomplishments
- Reduced Logistics cost by 15% through carrier negotiations and Route Optimization.
- Implemented a new TMS that reduced company's expense by 7%.
- Strategically introduced new product lines, reshaped and refined
company's business development model in 2010, as a result lead to
20% increased revenue. - Boosted client retention rates by 15% through innovative account
management practices and personalized client interactions. - In just 2 years of Freight Brokerage business, i captured $2.5M in sales with customers DHL, Hyundai translead, Wabash, Ryder etc. - far exceeding the overall target given to me.
- Attracted 20% growth in revenue with major 3PL companies like CH
Robinson, Coyote Logistics and JB Hunt. - Led training initiatives, resulting in improved team efficiency and 10% increase in closure rates.
- Opened new international customer accounts and ventured into product lines with my logistics knowledge and skills.
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Transhorn Group
05.2023 - Current
Manager - Transportation Operations
Transhorn Group
10.2018 - 05.2024
Freight Broker
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
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