Charles Kohler
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at XPO and the United States Marine Corps, excelling in logistics management and fostering teamwork. Skilled in negotiating, safety enhancement, and delivering tailored solutions, I significantly improve operational efficiency. Expert in transportation planning and adept at communication, I drive results through strategic planning and effective collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Operations Manager
XPO
Phoenix, AZ
09.2010 - Current
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations such as DOT guidelines through diligent documentation practices.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork within the department by encouraging collaboration among staff members across various roles in freight operations.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers and vendors for better service levels and cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with transportation providers, securing competitive rates without compromising quality or reliability.
- Collaborated with sales team to understand customer requirements and deliver tailored logistics solutions.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular employee training and monitoring compliance.
- Can cover all supervisor positions such as inbound, dispatch, and outbound.
Marine Corps Avionics
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
07.2000 - 09.2010
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2016
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Transportation Planning
- Warehouse Management
- Performance metrics analysis
- Route Planning
- Load Planning
- Team training and development
- Logistics Management
- Cost Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Loading and unloading
- Reliability
- Worker Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Daily Operations Management
- Forklift Operation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety Management
- Workload Management
- Incident Reporting
- Quality Control
- Logistics Planning
- Staff Training
- Freight Handling
- Schedule Management
- Staff Supervision
- Adaptability
- Freight Optimization
- Route Scheduling
- Mentoring and training
- Transportation management systems
Timeline
Freight Operations Manager
XPO
09.2010 - Current
Marine Corps Avionics
United States Marine Corps
07.2000 - 09.2010
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University