Brent L'Heureux
Grosse Pointe,MI
Summary
Operations professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in operational management to enhance business performance. Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements while fostering collaborative environment to meet organizational goals. Reliable team player with focus on adaptability and achieving targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Destination Ramps & Port Operations Mgr US / CAN
Ford Motor Company
03.2024 - Current
Manage all destination ramps, imports and port operations for US / CAN.
Global Ocean Logistics Manager
Ford Motor Company
06.2019 - 03.2025
Managed all finished vehicle deep sea exports globally, US / CAN port operations and freight forwarding activities.
Export Traffic Manager - N. America & Europe
Ford Motor Company
02.2018 - 06.2019
Managed all finished vehicle exports from N. America & Europe, US / CAN port operations and freight forwarding activities.
Export Traffic Manager - Asia Pacific & Africa
Ford Motor Company
02.2014 - 02.2018
Managed all finished vehicle exports from India, S. Africa & Thailand.
Import Operations Manager
Ford Motor Company
06.2011 - 02.2014
Managed all US / CAN import activities for the Transit Connect, Focus RS & EcoSport.
Buyer - Port Services
Ford Motor Company
08.2008 - 06.2011
Handled all US / CAN port contracts, onboarding of new processors & quality audits on service activities performed at the ports.
Buyer - Homologation Parts
Ford Motor Company
08.2007 - 08.2008
Handled the sourcing activities for all export unique content that was port installed prior to the units being exported.
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI08-2006
BBA - Operations Management
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-1998
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Cost reduction
- Inventory management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Destination Ramps & Port Operations Mgr US / CAN
Ford Motor Company
03.2024 - Current
Global Ocean Logistics Manager
Ford Motor Company
06.2019 - 03.2025
Export Traffic Manager - N. America & Europe
Ford Motor Company
02.2018 - 06.2019
Export Traffic Manager - Asia Pacific & Africa
Ford Motor Company
02.2014 - 02.2018
Import Operations Manager
Ford Motor Company
06.2011 - 02.2014
Buyer - Port Services
Ford Motor Company
08.2008 - 06.2011
Buyer - Homologation Parts
Ford Motor Company
08.2007 - 08.2008
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lawrence Technological University
BBA - Operations Management
University of Toledo
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