Brandie Martinez

As the Director of Traffic at GHP Group, Inc., I have been responsible for overseeing and managing the traffic operations for a leading manufacturer and distributor of outdoor living products. My role encompasses a variety of tasks focused on optimizing departmental efficiency and ensuring seamless logistical processes.

• Mentored junior staff on best practices in traffic management, improving team performance and knowledge retention.
• Spearheaded the international transportation operations overseeing daily container bookings.
• Improved internal processes for better overall productivity.
• Developing department goals and managing the performance of staff
• Identifying growth opportunities for staff
• Oversee daily operations and ensure daily/weekly goals have been met
• Developed strong relationships with carriers, negotiating favorable contracts for improved service levels and cost savings.
• Managed transportation budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions for optimal results.
• Developed and implemented traffic routing strategies to reduce transportation costs and improve service levels.
• Oversaw traffic management operations to ensure timely product delivery and optimal logistics efficiency.

• Oversaw traffic management operations to ensure timely product delivery and optimal logistics efficiency.
• Developed and implemented traffic routing strategies to reduce transportation costs and improve service levels.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes and resolve shipping issues.
• Analyzed traffic patterns and data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for operational improvements.
• Developed and implemented streamlined processes for order tracking and inventory control.
• Analyzed traffic patterns to identify areas for improvement in supply chain operations.
• Managed transportation budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions for optimal results.
• Conducted regular performance reviews of carriers, holding them accountable for meeting agreed-upon service levels and timelines.
• Developed strong relationships with carriers, negotiating favorable contracts for improved service levels and cost savings.

• Recovered over $15k in transportation charges via freight audit within 6 months of onboarding
• Monitor quarterly freight spend to ensure freight costs are on track for the year
• Prepare ocean freight bid and drive negotiations to completion of annual contract
• Implemented First Sale program with big box customer
• Work closely with US Customs Brokers to ensure seamless customs clearance
• Created new delivery management process that streamlined container deliveries and eliminated bottlenecks
• Developed and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Honey-Can-Do Intl China and freight forwarders
• Provide monthly forecast to direct carriers to secure space for upcoming months
• Strategically coordinate container bookings with Honey-Can-Do China offices and freight forwarders to balance distribution of containers between carriers and ensure consistent flow of product
• Effectively manage seamless import and delivery of 1,600 containers annually
• Determine harmonized tariff classifications for new and existing products
• Implemented Duty Drawback program resulting in $45k of refunds
• A storage and organization company whose mission is to rid the world of chaos, one room at a time.

• Recovered over $20k in transportation charges via freight audit.
• Audited/approved freight invoices
• Measure and monitor key shipping milestones ensuring on time delivery
• Worked closely with US Customs broker to monitor potential clearance issues
• Submit and process claims with carriers
• Scheduling import and export shipments with distribution center staff
• Mitigate product delay risk by identifying and escalating potential carrier issues to senior management
• Implemented new tariff request process for Sourcing
• The Bradford Group is a World Leader in Direct-to-Consumer Marketing and Product Development. Comprised of a family of businesses offering collectibles, jewelry, apparel, home décor and other inspiring products to our valued customers.

• Implemented transportation standard operating procedures (SOP) which increased order predictability and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiated rates directly with steamship lines and forwarders resulting in over $12k in savings.
• Create standard and custom export documentation
• Developed daily management reports and KPI's for all modes of transportation.
• Managed daily schedule of import freight deliveries to DC
• Monitored customer and subsidiary orders to ensure on time delivery
• Audited/approved air and ocean freight invoices for payment
• Customer account management
• Manufacturer of packaging film, laminating film and laminating equipment.

• Responsible for 30 international subsidiary accounts
• Prepared month end and quarterly transportation reports for senior leadership
• Audited customs entries for accuracy, tariff rates and value declared
• Customer account management
• Prepared daily inbound freight report for internal tracking
• Responded to inquiries regarding cargo delivery dates
• Letters of Credit
• One of the world's largest suppliers of business, consumer and academic product for more than a century