Bradford Howell Bray
Bon Air,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Logistics / Air Filtration Americas
Mann+Hummel
Richmond, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
- Developed and enforced performance standards and measures for key areas of responsibility.
- Worked with internal and external partners to meet customers' complex needs while adhering to state, national and international constraints and guidelines.
- Reduced transit time, minimized handling and maximized cost savings through freight cost-analysis and negotiation.
- Analyzed processes and supply chain operational data to track trends, expectations and performance.
- Saved $2M by researching new carriers and effectively negotiating contracts in 2022.
- Achieved and exceeded revenue goals and KPIs.
- Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Oversaw $23M freight spend for 18 manufacturing and warehouse locations.
- Negotiated LTL tariff contracts for FedEx, Estes, T-Force, R&L and XPO.
Warehouse Operations Manager
B. W. Wilson Paper
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitor performance and implement improvements to maximize output
- Participate in development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Ensure daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, receiving, storage, quarantine and release of materials per SOP are compliantly executed
- Track and report warehouse operations through metrics and key process indicators (KPIs) Inbound receiving of product in a productive and safe manner
- Create, route and plan delivery routes ensuring drivers follow all Federal and State DOT guidelines
- Manage team of warehouse workers to ensure received product is inventoried and stocked accordingly.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
Transportation Operations Manager
Ahold Delhaize
Disputanta, VA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Oversaw team of 110 class A CDL drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
Transportation Supervisor
Ahold-Delhaize
Disputanta, VA
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervise Transportation department including drivers, dispatch, set-up and yard jockeys
- Assist in planning and coordinating scheduling of deliveries
- Review and schedule daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of on time delivery guidelines.
- Monitor XRS reports to ensure set goals of MPG, idle time and speed are reached
- Conducted driver listening sessions on ways to improve department
- Worked closely with Logistics, Grocery shipping/receiving, Perishable shipping/receiving and Inventory to finds ways to improve overall performance
- Perform driver, switcher and dispatch yearly performance reviews
- Resolve equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
Frontline Supervisor/Assistant Operations Manager
Averitt Express
Fort Myers, FL
03.2007 - 02.2015
- Supervised LTL, TL and shuttle drivers, dock workers, admin personal and mechanics
- Set up outbound freight plan for 200 bills nightly
- Ensured all hazmat freight is properly labeled, has correct bill of ladings and trailers are placarded correctly
- Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to ensure that work is accomplished in manner consistent with organizational requirements
- Supervised clerks assigning tariff classifications and preparing billing
- Promoted safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members
- Conducted direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints
- Recommended/authorized capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of operations department
- Conducted employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, or computer use
- Implemented schedule and policy changes
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Coordinated dispatching of 27 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, great communicator
- Manage Contracts
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Pricing Strategies
- Operational Management
- Carrier Contract Negotiations
- Team Management
- Budget Planning
- Speaking
- Team Goals
- International Logistics
- Manage Distribution Center
- Coordinate Transportation
Certification
Trained in Lean Six Sigma.
Dale Carnegie Skills for Success Diploma, completed June 2016.
Supervisor of the 2nd
quarter 2017 for Delhaize America.
Additional Information
- EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Manager of Logistics / Air Filtration Americas
Mann+Hummel
07.2021 - Current
Warehouse Operations Manager
B. W. Wilson Paper
01.2020 - 07.2021
Transportation Operations Manager
Ahold Delhaize
06.2018 - 08.2019
Transportation Supervisor
Ahold-Delhaize
08.2015 - 06.2018
Frontline Supervisor/Assistant Operations Manager
Averitt Express
03.2007 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Cox High School
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