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Brandon Austin

Alexander,AR

Summary

Transportation Manager with 18 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of FMCSA Regulations and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Manager II

Transco Lines
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
  • Oversaw team of 50 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Oversaw team of 50 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.

Fleet Manager

Prime Inc
09.2015 - 04.2023
  • I am responsible for managing 100+ Over the Road, Regional, and Dedicated drivers to service Prime's large customer base.
  • Analyze dispatch information to ensure ability of driver to meet service standards
  • Monitor compliance relating to Federal DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations relating to hazardous material hauling, HOS (Hours of Service) regulations, accident reporting, and driver personnel records
  • Proactively monitor on-time pickup/delivery performance and freight security using prescribed systems
  • Accurately complete accident reports per company policy
  • Effectively communicate Company policy and service expectations to drivers
  • Coordinate load relays to prevent service failures using prescribed guidelines/procedures
  • Answer multi-line phone in timely manner to maintain communication standards with drivers
  • Process QUALCOMM messages in timely manner
  • Conduct driver reviews for service, safety, and compliance to determine the correct action for retainment.
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.

Purchasing Analyst

Russell Cellular
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • The primary responsibility was to manage the accessory lifecycle and distribution strategies
  • Additionally, I was the liaison between Russell Cellular and our vendors, partner with other operational and analytical (Merchandise Planning, Marketing
  • Store Planning) departments to achieve unique objectives and proactively solicit partnerships with colleagues regarding vendors to increase purchasing leverage
  • Additional responsibilities can be found below
  • Track new product launches - ensuring timely deliveries and meeting launch deadlines
  • Complete purchase orders daily based on review of sell through and stock levels
  • Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and lead times
  • Work closely with Inventory Manager/VP of Inventory to get input on forecast changes/adjustments
  • Generate weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasting models
  • Review monthly promotional planner to determine what inventory levels are needed to meet demand
  • Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner
  • Understand the need to budget and purchase inventory in a proactive and cost-effective manner
  • Provide recommendation of inventory targets based on demand and market trends
  • Prepare reports and communicate forecast both internally and externally (distribution partners)
  • Responsible for understanding the needs of RC and then communicating/sharing said needs to potential vendors

Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army Reserves
05.2005 - 08.2017
  • Documented and inventoried freight, cargo and material shipments of all types.
  • Identified hazardous materials and safely secured or disposed of it.
  • Coordinated and monitored movement of personnel and cargo throughout country.
  • Requested and coordinated transport capabilities to meet missions.
  • Arranged documentation and reports for follow-up or response to tracer actions.
  • Met safety and regulatory standards for full operational compliance.
  • Within a team setting, wrote and implemented the Transportation Safety SOP for theater wide operations inside Afghanistan at the Battalion Level.
  • Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure optimized rates.
  • Improved workflow and productivity by implementing upgraded processes.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.

Education

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
05.2016

United States Army Transportation Academy
Fort Lee, VA
12.2006

High School Diploma -

Monett High School
Monett, Missouri
05.2005

Skills

  • Traffic Patterns
  • Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Project Requirements
  • Policy Development
  • Incident Reporting
  • Training Program Development
  • Overseeing Logistics
  • Loyalty Building
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Management
  • Prioritizing Calls
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Fleet Dispatching

Certification

Transportation Management - 10+ years Operations Management - 8 years Data Analytics - 10+ years Business Management - 8 years Financial Analysis - 10+ years Team Building - 10+ years Coaching - 10+ years

Timeline

Transportation Manager II

Transco Lines
04.2023 - 07.2023

Fleet Manager

Prime Inc
09.2015 - 04.2023

Purchasing Analyst

Russell Cellular
12.2012 - 12.2014

Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army Reserves
05.2005 - 08.2017

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Missouri State University

United States Army Transportation Academy

High School Diploma -

Monett High School

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