Andre Smith
Iowa County,TX
Summary
Transportation and logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Effectively develops and implements process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Service-focused Transportation Manager with superb background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistic Operations Manager
Schlumberger
Houston, TX
04.2013 - Current
- Created new revenue streams.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to crew members involved in safe and efficient performance of wide variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance and repair operations.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Coordinated dispatching of fleet of internal and external drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Optimized returns and investments by effectively managing and directing distribution operations.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
FLEET MANAGER
SSAB
Houston, TX
07.2009 - 03.2013
- Plan, organize, or manage work of subordinate staff to ensure that work is accomplished in manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
- Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.
- Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
- Decreased operational incidents by 30% through frequent meetings and high-standards of safety protocols.
- Direct activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Direct central load control centers to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of transportation services.
- Developed and rolled out new policies.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
Buyer/Inside Sales Representative
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
Field Service Coordinator
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Manage all service calls and reduced time to complete service calls and expertly retained key customers.
- Monitored work performance and quality to maintain standards.
- Led team of up to 25 service technicians in field activities.
Warehouse Supervisor
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
04.2007 - 01.2008
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
Inventory Control Team Lead
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 03.2007
- Completed physical inventory counts each month, Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
Houston, TX
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse. Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business/Supply Chain Management
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05.2011
Associate of Arts - Business
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2004
Skills
- Strong Freight Management
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Strong facilitation skills
- Effective leader
- Staff training/development
- Employee scheduling
- Consistently meet goals
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service-oriented
- Negotiations/logistics procurement
- Client account management
- Budget development
- Knowledgeable in Manufacturing safety
- Logistics Planning
- Subcontractor management
- Safety-conscious
- OSHA requirements knowledge
- DOT regulations
- HAZMAT training
- Current Forklift Certification
Accomplishments
- Maintained consistent and on-time delivery record with 100% of all orders arriving on time or ahead of schedule.
- Acted as department head for 16 months whileGeneral Managerwas on leave.
Affiliations
- CSA-Compliance Safety Accountability
Certification
- Licensed Freight Broker, University of Houston - 2024
Timeline
Logistic Operations Manager
Schlumberger
04.2013 - Current
FLEET MANAGER
SSAB
07.2009 - 03.2013
Buyer/Inside Sales Representative
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
08.2008 - 06.2009
Field Service Coordinator
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
01.2008 - 07.2008
Warehouse Supervisor
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
04.2007 - 01.2008
Inventory Control Team Lead
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
01.2006 - 03.2007
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Omron Oil & Gas (Schlumberger)
05.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business/Supply Chain Management
University of Houston - Downtown
Associate of Arts - Business
Alvin Community College
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