BENJAMIN AMBERG
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced supply chain leader with a proven track record in strategic planning, supplier management, and implementing advanced systems to drive operational efficiency. Expertise in overseeing end-to-end supply chain functions, including planning, sourcing, logistics, and regulatory compliance within complex, highly regulated environments. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes through data analytics, and managing supplier relationships to support commercialization efforts and business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
Ryder Systems
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Lead the nationwide transformation of Ryder’s operating model from single-customer solutions to a regional, multi-customer hub-and-spoke model
- Lead the implementation of a LEAN culture and operational excellence with Ryder’s Tier 1 customers (top 35 customers) nationwide
- Develop and deploy critical KPIs and predictive models to identify forecasted spikes and dips to help mitigate before they occur
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and maximize value within the supply chain via optimization, process improvements, strategic sourcing and procurement, and automation
- Lead change management efforts with operators to increase user adoption to the transformation
- Successfully increased operating margin by 18% YoY by leveraging unused assets where additional volume is needed
- Decreased the need for outside labor and carriers by 21% YoY by leveraging unused assets where additional volume is needed
- Leverage data analytics and modeling to identify opportunities and solve challenges both within Ryder and for our customers
- Introduce and customize WMS and TMS systems for end-customers where needed
- Regular interaction with customers’ C-level management
- Work collaboratively with customers’ third-party vendors
- Lead a team of 9 junior and mid-level consultants and supply chain engineers directly and a tree of 32
- Take an active and enthusiastic role coaching, mentoring, and further developing all 32
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering – Oil and Gas Solutions
Ryder Systems
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Led the implementation and optimization design strategies of multi-site, complex supply chain solutions for current and future operations of oil and gas customers
- Utilized data and modeling to identify areas of opportunity to maximize efficiencies within our customers’ supply chains
- Acted as project manager for special/new projects
- Responsible for the analysis and implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, 5S)
- Led consulting efforts to launch new start-up customers and business units
- Responsible for creating critical KPIs to monitor health and drive growth
- Realized 22% growth in bottom line revenue via continuous improvement and optimization initiatives
- Expanded existing business by 19% YOY via business development efforts
- Realized 12% operational savings via LEAN methodologies
- Foster and grow the relationship with carriers, warehouses, and other outside vendors
- Responsible for negotiating carrier and warehouse contracts
- Led a team of 5 supply chain consultants (remote positions)
- Led a team of 7 industrial engineers (remote positions)
- Created a coaching and development program to promote growth, promotion, and retention
Global Supply Chain Manager, Corporate Supply Chain Services
SYSCO Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Realized $68M of savings via strategic procurement and strategic sourcing functions
- Responsible for $63M of transportation spend
- Led 7-step strategic sourcing/procurement process to drive sales growth, increase margin, and introduce innovation to the business
- Led the bid/negotiations process including pre-bid meetings, RFIs, RFPs, negations, contracts, etc
- For 17 award events
- Strategically managed global supply chain of 3 product categories across 16 distribution centers
- Monitor health of the business using critical KPIs and create root-cause solutions for incoming and outgoing freight
- Optimized inventory management and replenishment efforts across global distribution centers
- Led forecasting, planning and scheduling efforts across global supply
- Built and managed strong partnerships with manufacturers/co-packers, 3PLs, carriers, and end-customers
- Track, monitor, and maintain working knowledge of both product and supply chain trends and standards
- Managed and coached 6 supply chain analysts
Global Supply Chain Team Leader
BDP International
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Exceeded revenue growth by 24%
- Reduced carrier cost 11% by consolidating carrier base, leveraging buying power and contract negotiation
- Negotiated new, favorable contracts with 32 carriers/vendors
- Developed and evaluated monthly KPIs for all oil and energy strategic customers
- Worked with IT to implement ERP updates and extract real time data for 5 global oil and energy strategic customers
- Collaborated with sales on new business and encourage organic growth
- Presented monthly financial and operational metrics to global directors
- Led special projects including temperature-controlled chartered aircraft and chartered ocean vessels resulting in $11M in gross profit
- Led and mentored 8 direct reports specializing in imports, exports, domestic and customs brokerage for strategic customers
Global Logistics Supervisor
BDP INTERNATIONAL
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided global end-to-end operational excellence for strategic customers
- Maintain a 95% on-time accuracy
- Negotiated both spot and contract rates with carriers and vendors
- Worked with business development team to increase organic growth by 15%
- Presented monthly statistics to senior management including margins, revenue, percentage of KPIs met
- Managed 4 direct reports specializing in US import operations for strategic customers
Logistics Coordinator, Oil and Energy Sector
BDP INTERNATIONAL
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated import transportation for global core customers from door to door (modes of transport include air freight, ocean freight, LTL/FTL trucking, intermodal via rail)
- Assembled competitive quotes and RFQs by leveraging carrier relationships and negotiations
- Frequently met with customers to map needs and build more efficient and innovative supply chain solutions
- Monitored and reported daily revenue, volume dashboards and industry research
Sr. Marketing Communications Analyst
CEVA LOGISTICS
Houston, TX
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Conceptualized and distributed corporate presentations, sales materials, promotional items and press releases
- Developed, executed and analyzed effectiveness of ocean marketing budget, sales opportunities, revenue and freight volumes via Salesforce, including initiation of social media into marketing efforts
- Product representative for ocean tradeshow booth; Launched global sales meetings and customer appreciation events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business and Public Relations
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2008
Skills
- Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization
- Logistics and Operations Management
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Strategy and Execution
- Financial Acumen and Cost Management
- Supplier Relationship and Vendor Management
- Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Data Analytics and Technology Integration
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Purdue University, 08/01/13
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential, Transportation Security Administration, 01/01/12
- TSA HAZMAT Endorsement, Transportation Security Administration, 09/01/12
Technology Platforms
- Various Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Various ERP and Data Tools
- Power BI
- Transplace
- Alteryx
- Snowflake
- Salesforce
- FourKites
- MS Dynamics
- Tableau
- MS Excel
- MS Access
- MS Word
- SAP/Ariba/Workday
- Visio
Timeline
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
Ryder Systems
08.2021 - Current
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering – Oil and Gas Solutions
Ryder Systems
12.2019 - 08.2021
Global Supply Chain Manager, Corporate Supply Chain Services
SYSCO Corporation
05.2013 - 12.2019
Global Supply Chain Team Leader
BDP International
08.2012 - 05.2013
Global Logistics Supervisor
BDP INTERNATIONAL
01.2012 - 08.2012
Logistics Coordinator, Oil and Energy Sector
BDP INTERNATIONAL
08.2011 - 01.2012
Sr. Marketing Communications Analyst
CEVA LOGISTICS
05.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business and Public Relations
Murray State University
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