Ari Levitt
Braintree,MA
Summary
Experienced Manager with a solid foundation in logistics and supply chain. Proven team leader with a history of efficiently delivering products while maximizing profitability. Proven track record of streamlining workflows. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
International Forest Products/The Kraft Group
Foxboro, MA
01.2019 - Current
- Managed and hired team for international shipments of several product groups
- Train 3 direct reports and members of other departments on operational SOPs and the ERP system
- Assisted with new mill startup and shipments, with a volume exceeding 10K tons per month
- Lead weekly meeting with senior management on sales positions, trade trends, and forecasts
- Approved 3rd party vendor payments and contracts for warehousing and freight
- Oversee both inbound logistics from vendors and outbound logistics for sales
- Found new warehousing options saving $5/ton or $30,000 monthly
Logistics Manager
USAccess / Global Energy Solutions S.
Portland, ME
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for all inbound and outbound freight from mills and job sites
- Managed a remote team of 6 dedicated drivers, planned routes, and coordinated deliveries
- Negotiated freight costs with 3rd party logistics vendors
- Set up Brokerage with unused trucks and drivers creating 5K weekly in additional revenue
International Supply Chain Coordinator
International Forest Products/The Kraft Group
Foxboro, MA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed distribution across the supply chain for international accounts
- Coordinated transport and shipments to customers and to inbound warehouse inventory
- Created shipping schedules to coincide with desired lead times from sales team
- Reconciled warehouse inventory across several locations
Outside Sales
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed delivery schedules with national accounts (Home Depot)
- Developed and managed relationships with customers, suppliers, and carriers
Dispatch Traffic Manager
Capital Forest Products
Hingham, MA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responsible for inventory shipments and order fulfillment.
- Managed small fleet and 3rd party contracts
- Solved inventory problems by effectively sourcing and shipping from various warehouses
- Scheduled and routed vehicles to ensure timely deliveries
Office Manager & Logistics Assistant
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Served customers with timely and accurate information
- Ordered all office supplies & inventory
Education
MBA - Operations/Logistics Concentration
University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management
05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History & English
McGill University
Montreal, QC06.2004
Skills
- Daily use of Tableau reports, ERP system (Cietrade), and TMS (Project44) system
- Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations such as driver hours, weight limits etc…
- Knowledge of Distribution management, logistics and load planning, trucking, rail routing and ocean freight
- Strong Interpersonal skills, leadership and team building
- Strong Analytical Skills, Demand Planning, and Problem Solving ability
Microsoft Office applications, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Timeline
Operations Manager
International Forest Products/The Kraft Group
01.2019 - Current
Logistics Manager
USAccess / Global Energy Solutions S.
01.2018 - 01.2019
International Supply Chain Coordinator
International Forest Products/The Kraft Group
01.2012 - 01.2018
Outside Sales
01.2010 - 01.2012
Dispatch Traffic Manager
Capital Forest Products
01.2005 - 01.2010
Office Manager & Logistics Assistant
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History & English
McGill University
MBA - Operations/Logistics Concentration
University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management