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Scott Ammon

Delaware,OH

Summary

Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Logistics Manager

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
11.2014 - Current

    • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
    • Developed KPIs for carriers and hold regular functional meetings to discuss performance
    • Led strategic discussions with 3rd party providers to improve service, and meet Jeni's goal of lowest sustainable cost
    • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
    • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
    • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
    • Monitored logistics performance and created KPIs to hold all providers accountable
    • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
    • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
    • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
    • Provides data-based reports to help cross-functional supply chain stakeholders
    • Lead the inventory control program and influence effectiveness of Jeni's inventory accuracy at all finished goods inventory from receipt to end of line customer
    • Established SOPs for transportation and inventory control operations
    • Delivered impactful cross-functional projects for Jeni's supply chain
    • Continually reducing transportation costs on all sales channels

Director of Operations

Capital Core Inc
02.2014 - 11.2014
    • Increased shipping accuracy from 97% to 99.97%
    • Successfully coordinated over two hundred deliveries daily utilizing four satellite locations
    • Implemented a safety-first initiative that resulted in zero time lost to incident in six months
    • Bridged the gap between sales and distribution to maximize efficiency in deliveries resulting in significant annual savings in both payroll and fuel
    • Negotiated savings with vendors resulting in an annual savings of $48,000
    • Streamlined vendor deliveries and implemented a system to easily track and maintain supplies received
    • Developed warehouse operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow, staffing and space requirements, and equipment layout; implemented changes to improve workflow and productivity
    • Maintained financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
    • Utilized LEAN techniques to eliminate non-revenue creating tasks.

Outbound Operations Manager

Crafts Americana Group
04.2011 - 02.2014
    • Worked with 25 regular associates and up to 50 temporary associates monitoring their picking/packing processes, covering three separate brands under the Crafts Americana Group all shipping within the United States and Canada
    • Ensured the accuracy of all outbound shipments and maintaining an outbound total of approximately five thousand shipments per day
    • Supported management team during interviews and the overall hiring process, as well as in enacting terminations and filing the appropriate paperwork as needed
    • Quickly and effectively solved internal issues and customer challenges while maintaining effective communication with the home office/HQ staff
    • Maintained individual and departmental statistics, quality control and customer satisfaction records, while constantly seeking new ways to improve customer service
    • Provided coaching, feedback, and development opportunities, resulting in an environment in which associates felt valued and sales levels increased.

Education

Professional Writing

Capital University
Bexley, OH

Associate of Science - Accounting

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Skills

    • Domestic Freight Management
    • Warehouse Operations
    • Compliance Optimization
    • Cost Control
    • Budget Preparation and Management
    • Carrier Negotiations
      • Operational Management
      • Team Management
      • Strategic Initiatives
      • Continuous Improvements
      • Interdepartmental Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Change leader for many transformative projects
  • Partnered with third parties to implement new processes and train on those processes to improve throughput and accuracy
  • Built a freight vendor network resulting in no claims and 99.7% OTIF scores with major retailers
  • Continuous improvement resulting in annual freight reductions by forming new relationships and leveraging existing ones resulting in an average of 17% cost reduction year on year

Timeline

Senior Logistics Manager

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
11.2014 - Current

Director of Operations

Capital Core Inc
02.2014 - 11.2014

Outbound Operations Manager

Crafts Americana Group
04.2011 - 02.2014

Professional Writing

Capital University

Associate of Science - Accounting

Franklin University

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