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ANTHONY FRENCH

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Experienced transportation professional with a strong background in the manufacturing sector. Skilled collaborator who engages with key stakeholders to maximize company opportunities. Effective communicator known for hands-on leadership and attention to detail.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carrier Recruiter & Relations Manager

Premium Waters, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
  • Lead all carrier procurement activities including vetting, and cost analysis
  • Engage directly with key logistics partners to develop logistical and cost reduction opportunities
  • Develop reporting tools demonstrate the success of the recruiting program

Logistic Analyst

Premium Waters, Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Develop & analyze daily/weekly/monthly transportation KPI’s
  • Analyze & perform freight & lane characteristics to effectively select optimal carrier
  • Develop transportation related databases as required for specific business needs
  • Monitor 3PL Coordination’s to help identity outliers and give recommended solutions

Line Haul Supervisor

ABF Freight
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Execute Line Haul plan & utilization of Teamster drivers, loads and equipment resources
  • Supervise and call drivers for assignments while maintaining their HOS for the DOT

Transportation Analyst

Smithfield Foods
07.2008 - 10.2019
  • Oversaw all aspects of FTL/LTL transportation out of my DC’s / Plants / Cold Storages locations
  • Negotiated freight rates from carrier base for new and/or established markets
  • Managed Dedicated fleet for On-Time Demand Planning of Raw materials
  • Routed customer LTL trucks based off Geographical destinations and customer’s SOP

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Theory and Human Relations

Park University
Parkville, MO
01.2001

Skills

  • Experience with SAP TMS and JD Edwards
  • Cost management strategies
  • Database design
  • Transportation partnership development
  • Transportation management
  • Route optimization
  • Shipping operations

Certification

Premium Waters Leadership Academy Graduate - 2023

PWI 101 - 2024

Timeline

Carrier Recruiter & Relations Manager

Premium Waters, Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Logistic Analyst

Premium Waters, Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2022

Line Haul Supervisor

ABF Freight
01.2020 - 08.2020

Transportation Analyst

Smithfield Foods
07.2008 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Theory and Human Relations

Park University

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