Andrea Sylvester

• Orchestrate supply chain operations for department of 3 supervisors and 13 team members, including inventory management and cross-functional coordination.
• Optimized daily routes to reduce cost per mile by 30%
• Maintained 3pl relationships and negotiations
• Optimized plant production through daily department scheduling and increased on time completion by over 35% to maintain 100% on time completion
• Utilized NetSuite ERP to monitor WIP and department completions
• Created program for DOT safety

• Led route research and redesign for regional logistics, boosting speed, fuel efficiency and reduced cost per mile across all regions
• Ensured 100% DOT compliance and regulatory adherence across all deliveries, minimizing risks and overseeing documentation
• Maintained Fleet preventive maintenance and issues

• Supervised fleet of 50+ vehicles and drivers in regional logistics, focusing on performance metrics, safety compliance, and route compliance
• Implemented supply chain process enhancements, elevating delivery accuracy to over 99%
• Conducted team training and vendor negotiations to support cost-effective operations and cross-functional efficiency.
• Maintained DOT files and safety compliance
• Monthly safety meetings, training and compliance
• Ensured on time deliveries met customer set standards and expectations
• Monitored and controlled monthly P&L increasing backhauls to offset outbound transportation costs

• Optimized inbound produce pick routes based on procurement orders
• Secured backhauls to reduce outbound transportation cost
• Managed dispatch
• Maintained DOT driver files and safety
• Optimized and combined routes to reduce transportation cost
• Maintained backhaul invoicing to ensure timely billing and income
• Reviewed department P&L
• Maintained fleet and preventative maintenance
• Reduced cost per stop by 30%

• Coordinated hazardous materials transport across 10+ states, applying data analysis for route planning and inventory tracking.
• Streamlined workflows in environmental supply chain management, cutting administrative processing time by 30% and ensuring compliance.
• Managed vendor relationships and shipping schedules to facilitate seamless inbound/outbound goods flow.

Managed 100 DOT drivers and office staff

Created route bid packages based on seniority and DOT hours of service

Maintained DOT driver files and safety files

Optimized daily routes based on customer orders and combined routes to reduce mileage and fuel cost

Maintained department P&L and met cost per stop and cost per mileage

Increased on time delivery over 30% to maintain over 99% on time deliver