Brett Birckelbaw
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with proven expertise at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, excelling in problem-solving and strategic planning. Successfully optimized supply chain efficiency, enhancing communication and making confident decisions. Demonstrated strong analytical skills to forecast fuel demand, ensuring timely inventory replenishment and maximizing profitability while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator II
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Troubleshoot logistics, inventory management and supply chain related problems; providing solutions for resolution.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties while promoting safety.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts, and maximizing profits.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Optimized transportation strategies and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Enhanced team communication with weekly meetings to discuss logistics challenges and solutions.
- Facilitated cross-department collaboration to address and resolve logistical hurdles efficiently.
- Adapted logistics strategies to meet changing market demands and customer needs swiftly.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Assist drivers with questions about their schedules and update the fuel dispatch software as needed.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns.
- Forecast truck stop fuel demand using inventory replenishment/dispatch software, ensuring locations maintain healthy fuel inventory levels at the cheapest price possible.
Route Driver
Speedee Delivery
06.2014 - 03.2022
- Enhanced route efficiency by consistently analyzing and optimizing delivery routes.
- Managed time effectively to accommodate both regular stops as well as ad-hoc requests from clients along the delivery route.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with clients through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Logged mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for each route.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and DOT regulations, contributing to a safe work environment for all employees.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of pick-ups and deliveries, resulting in improved customer service.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries, strengthening client trust.
- Navigated through extreme weather conditions and traffic scenarios to maintain punctual delivery schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School
Bloomington, IL Skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Inventory management
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Lowered overall exception cost by nearly 10%
- Lowered 3rd party loads by nearly 20%
Awards
Love's Travel Stops
- 4 Bronze Awards
- 1 Silver Award (1 of only 2 employees in my position to receive award)
Speedee Delivery
- 8 years safe driving awards
- 5 years perfect attendance awards
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator II
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
06.2022 - 02.2025
Route Driver
Speedee Delivery
06.2014 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School
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