Results-driven logistics professional with several years of experience at C.H. Robinson, specializing in drayage procurement and carrier management. Passionate about leading transformative initiatives to optimize drayage procurement strategies across North America. Committed to driving cost savings, service excellence, and operational efficiency by collaborating cross-functionally and leveraging data-driven insights. Eager to utilize my expertise in negotiation and relationship management to enhance carrier performance and deliver exceptional value to customers and stakeholders, shaping the future of drayage at C.H. Robinson.
• Successfully lead drayage procurement strategies, consistently achieving alignment with service, capacity, and cost objectives to drive operational success.
• Identify and onboard qualified drayage carriers and owner-operators, establishing and nurturing relationships that enhance capacity reliability and service quality while effectively communicating the benefits of partnering with C.H. Robinson.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to ensure margin stability while driving impactful cost savings initiatives that benefit both the company and our carrier partners.
• Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, delivering operational excellence and cost-effective solutions that align with strategic goals.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure adherence to drayage procurement processes, continually enhancing operational efficiency and business execution.
• Provide comprehensive training and support to new hires and existing employees, empowering them to effectively promote drayage as a preferred mode of transportation.
• Analyze market trends and capacity shifts to inform strategic procurement decisions, enabling improved responsiveness to evolving market dynamics.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, sales, and commercial pricing teams to align carrier capabilities with evolving customer expectations, driving exceptional service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Consistently exceed personal performance metrics, setting new standards for success within the team and the broader organization.
• Collaborate across various divisions within the C.H. Robinson network to offer support within the drayage landscape, promoting our suite of services to our clients and vendors through a unified "One Robinson" approach.
Business Leadership - McKinsey & Company: I successfully completed McKinsey Academy’s Business Leadership program, which equipped me with a solid foundation in business acumen across key functional areas, including strategy, operations, marketing, and sales.
Team Leadership - McKinsey & Company: Through the Team Leadership program at McKinsey Academy, I gained valuable skills that empower me to lead teams effectively. This training has enhanced my ability to coach others, prioritize tasks, and mitigate risks, helping us achieve our performance goals.
Self Leadership - McKinsey & Company: I completed the Self-Leadership program at McKinsey Academy, which has enabled me to bring my best self to my team and organization. This experience has sharpened my communication skills and fostered an inclusive environment, allowing me to contribute positively to our workplace culture.