ANDY DAVIS
Tampa,FL
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Logistics and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Transportation & Logistics
Fanatics Brands
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Negotiated rates with carriers (international and domestic) to deliver the highest quality relative to cost, capacity, and service
- Streamlined and reduced costs per unit by locating and acting on opportunities to implement new strategies such as establishing an in-country consolidation in Latin America that resulted in over $250K per month in savings
- Managed and oversaw over 2500 TEU's per year as well as over 500-750 air shipments either commercial, freighter or charter
- Managed and oversaw inbound and outbound from 6 distribution centers as well as 7 transload facilities
- Implement systems and procedures to manage and track products effectively from mile zero to final mile
- Drive the shipment life cycle to develop and refine standard operating procedures
- Worked cross functionally with teams in planning, customer service, allocations, sourcing, accounting/finance, and operations to ensure the product is delivered on time and to expectations.
- Manage and develop a team of Logistics Analysts to achieve company goals
- Manage our 3PL warehouse partner on the international inbound and outbound movement of finished goods within our internal operations facilities.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
Supply Chain Manager
Fanatics Brands
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with air, ocean and domestic service providers
- Establish/Manage service provider performance KPI's
- Monitor and review performance of implemented capacity solutions with operational teams
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 5 employees.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Fanatics Brands
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Created and maintained direct to customer (DTC) model, improving delivery times and customer satisfaction
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, customer service, allocations, sourcing, and operations to ensure on-time delivery.
- Oversaw coordination of finished goods from 3rd party printers to Fanatics distribution channels or directly to customers.
- Lead consolidation efforts in foreign origins while supporting deconsolidation functions in United States
- Contribute to development of key performance metrics and standard operating procedures that drive efficiency improvements and cost control initiatives.
Ocean Export Customer Service Agent
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated cargo bookings with approved suppliers
- Processed FCL and LCL shipments for Export
- Created House and Master Bills of Lading used for Importation of freight to various Countries
- Successfully completed Dangerous Good Hazmat certification every 2 years
- Worked closely with internal compliance team to ensure Export documents were up to standard
- Effectively communicated with customers throughout life cycle of shipment
- Functioned as liaison between customers and third-party vendors
- Tendered loads to carriers (LTL, FTL, Flatbed, Bulk, etc.) for Export Department
- Negotiated rates with carriers to optimize superior financial results
- Used hands-on approach to maximize productivity of workload, and closely monitor and deliver business results
- Worked thoroughly in alignment with Customers, Warehouse Operations, and Leadership team
- Managed account base of approximately 75+ customers located all over US
- Provided root-cause analysis for customer base; provided them with suitable corrective actions as well as preventative measures that were safeguarded and ensured were implemented.
Ocean Export Customer Service Agent
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Coordinated cargo bookings with approved suppliers
- Processed FCL and LCL shipments for Export
- Created House and Master Bills of Lading used for Importation of freight to various Countries
- Successfully completed Dangerous Good Hazmat certification every 2 years
- Worked closely with internal compliance team to ensure Export documents were up to standard
- Effectively communicated with customers throughout life cycle of shipment
- Functioned as liaison between customers and third-party vendors
- Tendered loads to carriers (LTL, FTL, Flatbed, Bulk, etc.) for Export Department
- Negotiated rates with carriers to optimize superior financial results
- Used hands-on approach to maximize productivity of workload, and closely monitor and deliver business results
- Worked thoroughly in alignment with Customers, Warehouse Operations, and Leadership team
- Managed account base of approximately 75+ customers located all over US
- Provided root-cause analysis for customer base; provided them with suitable corrective actions as well as preventative measures that were safeguarded and ensured were implemented.
- Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers.
Ocean Representative
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Coordinated import clearance through US Customs for international freight to average of 25-30 entries per day
- Liaise with federal agencies such as CBP, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, and FDA to ensure proper documentation is submitted for freight clearance
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and US Customs Regulations
- Strived to provide excellent customer service to clients
- Worked closely with upper management on root cause analysis for weekly KPI targets
- Responsible for tariff classification of all imported items
- Organized transportation from Airline to Seaport to final mile by negotiating with various carriers while ensuring safety of cargo.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in timely manner.
Import Entry Processor
DHL Global Forwarding
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Assigned to Consumer Retail Sector for DHL
- Coordinated import clearance through US Customs for international freight
- Liaise with federal agencies such as CBP, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, and FDA to ensure proper documentation is submitted for freight clearance
- Handled Entry Processing to include US Customs forms 3461 and 7501
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and US Customs Regulations
- Serviced various high-profile customers with substantial volume
- Responsible for tariff classification of all imported items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC06.2006
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Partnership Development
- Market Analysis
- Reporting oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Development
- Troubleshooting and problem
- Budget Oversight
- Logistics operations management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational improvement
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
Timeline
Senior Manager Transportation & Logistics
Fanatics Brands
09.2022 - 03.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Fanatics Brands
09.2021 - 09.2022
Supply Chain Coordinator
Fanatics Brands
01.2020 - 09.2021
Ocean Export Customer Service Agent
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2020
Ocean Export Customer Service Agent
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
06.2014 - 10.2017
Ocean Representative
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
05.2012 - 05.2014
Import Entry Processor
DHL Global Forwarding
02.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of South Carolina