Brian Bosma
St. Peters,MO
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Larken Logistics, LLC.
11.2017 - 09.2025
- Directed operations for a fleet of 60-100 drivers, ensuring full route coverage while reducing overtime costs by 15%.
- Implemented preventative maintenance and compliance programs that eliminated DOT violations over a 7-year period.
- Conducted safety briefings and leadership meetings to align teams on operational priorities and reinforce compliance.
- Improved employee retention by 20% through mentoring, performance reviews, and engagement initiatives.
- Streamlined labor scheduling, saving thousands of dollars annually in labor costs.
- Oversaw company resources (fleet, fuel, uniforms, delivery devices), ensuring accountability and cost efficiency.
- Led incident response and compliance reporting, improving accuracy and timeliness of stakeholder communication.
Independent Distributor
Flowers Baking Co
11.2012 - 10.2017
- Managed independent distribution business, servicing grocery chains, restaurants, schools and healthcare facilities.
- Increased customer satisfaction and product placement, driving consistent sales growth across 20+ accounts.
- Negotiated priority shelf space with retail partners, resulting in increased visibility and sales volume.
- Conducted market analysis and adjusted sales strategies to capture new opportunities.
- Reduced waste by improving product rotation and freshness practices.
Route Sales Representative
Hostess Brands, Inc.
08.2008 - 11.2012
- Oversaw distribution routes for major grocery, convenience, and institutional accounts.
- Achieved sales growth through promotional strategies and new product introductions.
- Enhanced route efficiency by redesigning daily delivery schedules.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships to drive repeat business.
Education
General Studies
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Workforce Planning & Development
- Regulatory Compliance (DOT, Safety, HR)
- Budget & Cost Control
- Performance Management & KPI's
- Customer & Vendor Relations
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Strategic Leadership & Culture Building
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with over 15 years of experience in logistics, workforce management, and compliance. Demonstrates success in streamlining processes, lowering costs, and managing teams of up to 100 drivers in high-volume distribution settings. Skilled at aligning people, processes, and resources to achieve measurable results in safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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Timeline
Operations Manager
Larken Logistics, LLC.
11.2017 - 09.2025
Independent Distributor
Flowers Baking Co
11.2012 - 10.2017
Route Sales Representative
Hostess Brands, Inc.
08.2008 - 11.2012
General Studies
Illinois State University
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