Brandon Clark
Springfield,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
US Logistics Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
Specialized Equipment/Flatbed Heavy Haul Ops Mgr
Forward Air Inc
07.2022 - Current
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Pharma HV Quality Compliance & Assurance Manager
Forward Air Inc
10.2019 - Current
- Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management and customer.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Verify consistency in quality planning, quality control, quality insurance and quality improvement.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
HV/Temp Control/Pharmaceutical Operations Manager
Forward Air Inc
10.2017 - Current
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
Logistics Operations Manager
Forward Air Inc
05.2005 - 10.2017
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Carrier Sales Representative
Forward Air Inc
03.2001 - 05.2005
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Negotiated with vendors on freight costs for FTL transportation.
- Built and maintained vendor partnerships
- Provided 95% or better on time service.
- Communicated with Account ops team/customer direct throughout transportation
Inbound-Outbound Tower Clerk
Forward Air Inc
03.1998 - 03.2001
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Communicated yard trailer moves with spotters.
- Prepared load and customs paperwork for outbound Canadian cross dock loads.
- Conducted dock checks for customer account representatives/customers.
Dock Worker
Forward Air Inc.
06.1996 - 03.1998
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Ensured piece count matched BOL.
- Prepared cross border manifest for Canadian line haul loads
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School
Springfield, OH06.1993
Skills
- Strategic Partnership
- Systems Implementations
- Staff Training
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Project Management
- High-Pressure Environments
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Project Development
- Process Improvement
- Staff Development
Timeline
Logistics Manager
US Logistics Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Specialized Equipment/Flatbed Heavy Haul Ops Mgr
Forward Air Inc
07.2022 - Current
Pharma HV Quality Compliance & Assurance Manager
Forward Air Inc
10.2019 - Current
HV/Temp Control/Pharmaceutical Operations Manager
Forward Air Inc
10.2017 - Current
Logistics Operations Manager
Forward Air Inc
05.2005 - 10.2017
Carrier Sales Representative
Forward Air Inc
03.2001 - 05.2005
Inbound-Outbound Tower Clerk
Forward Air Inc
03.1998 - 03.2001
Dock Worker
Forward Air Inc.
06.1996 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School
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