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Ashley Taylor

Elgin,SC

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

International Move Management Consultant

SIRVA Relocation
06.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate expatriate support services for assignments to the U.S., including immigration/visa processing, home search, school search, host banking, social security application, and language training.
    • Manage the payment and tracking of vendor invoices and reimbursement of relocation expenses.
    •Keep an ongoing list of Global Mobility program strengths and weaknesses for future improvement.
    •Handle between 200-375 customers a year, which may mean 275-400 air, road, and ocean shipments.
    •Manage custom import, export, and third-country documents based on commodity codes.
    •Phone and email transferee and/or accounts wherever they might be globally, involves occasionally working outside of standard business hours.
    •Manage Customer service, Supply Chain, Account Support, Logistics Management, Pricing & Billing, and exception resolutions.
  • Increased client revenue through effective sales strategy development and implementation.

Logistics Manager

Commercial Metal Company
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 35 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Implemented advanced forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory levels accordingly.
  • Enhanced team collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient problem-solving during peak operational periods.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Trane Technologies
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed a cross-functional team of logistics professionals to ensure smooth operations, maintaining strong communication and collaboration among all departments.
  • Reduced transportation costs with strategic route planning and carrier negotiations, resulting in significant savings for the company.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with freight forwarders, securing competitive rates without compromising on quality or reliability of service.
  • Coordinated international shipments seamlessly while navigating complex import/export regulations and ensuring compliance with all relevant customs requirements.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to ensure accurate demand forecasting, enabling better alignment between production schedules and customer needs.
  • Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Manual load planning and routing.
  • Maintain department KPI's
  • Worked closely with operations management to meet revenue targets and improve driver knowledge and customer satisfaction

Quality Operator / Manufacturing Automation Techni

Invista Manufacturing
04.2015 - 04.2018

• Work safely in a manufacturing environment, maintaining a “Stop, Think, and Ask” mentality. Work within a team

• environment, utilizing a “flow to the work” approach. Troubleshoot mechanical issues on spinning equipment.

• String up spinning machines and doff yarn packages at a machine-paced speed

• Perform general and detailed housekeeping of the production area

• Identify and segregate product according to quality standards

• Took corrective actions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Completed assignments with minimal supervision, critical thinking and resolved problems.

• Applied procedures and performed quality checks; Material Handler, Doffer, and Machine operator.

• Participated in educational opportunities, enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new

• and different requests; explored opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

  • Reduced product defects through diligent monitoring and adherence to quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Purdue Global University Online
West Lafayette, IN
06-2021

High School Diploma -

Lee Central High
Bishopville
05-2006

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership development
  • Forecasting
  • Workflow optimization
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service
  • Cost controls

Timeline

International Move Management Consultant

SIRVA Relocation
06.2022 - Current

Logistics Manager

Commercial Metal Company
02.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Trane Technologies
05.2018 - 03.2021

Quality Operator / Manufacturing Automation Techni

Invista Manufacturing
04.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Purdue Global University Online

High School Diploma -

Lee Central High
Ashley Taylor