Charles Popov
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Former United States Marine with extensive US Government supply chain, transportation, and logistics training. Experienced in providing worldwide, integrated logistics/supply chain, transportation, and distribution management. Successfully supported Special Operations Training Group Command, global operating forces, and other supported units to maximize their readiness and sustainability. Responsible for acquiring, storing, and distributing equipment, moving personnel, as well as constructing, maintaining, and operating terminal facilities. Planned and executed strategic transportation operations while establishing, maintaining, and controlling transportation systems on the Atlantic Coast including landing zones, ports, and shipping terminals. Demonstrating a strong business acumen and a validated record of operational excellence throughout my career. Driving cost savings, growing teams, developing leaders, and advancing company objectives with a 'boots on the ground' approach that improves workforce safety, productivity, and overall financials. Background of exceptional and unwavering leadership, consistently exceeding expectations and delivering measurable results from day one.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Task Force Systems, LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Providing expedited mission-critical delivery solutions throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio
- A US Marine-owned transportation provider, with an extensive logistical background, hands-on delivery execution and management of large-scale operations
- Providing expedited mission-critical delivery solutions throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio
- A US Marine-owned transportation provider, with an extensive logistical background, hands-on delivery execution and management of large-scale operations
Sr. Regional Transportation Manager; Private Fleet Veterans Ambassador
Dollar General
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Full P&L responsibility and management of 300+ CDL company drivers, consisting of 5 terminal locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
- Emphasized a true understanding of unit cost per mile (CPM) and its impact on company's bottom line, professionally developing a staff of 5 Terminal Managers, 5 Fleet Safety Managers and 13 Fleet Supervisors/Dispatchers
- Maintained strong personal knowledge and site-level compliance with all Federal & State FMCSA / DOT regulations; initiated internal safety measures and company 'DOT Blitz' operations that dramatically improved overall CSA scores from 2022-2023
- Facilitated and negotiated with outside 3PL carriers, critical business partners and vendors, to obtain profitable deals for the company while retaining mutually beneficial business relationships
- Quickly assessed, strategized, and implemented measures that drastically reduced region's overhead by nearly 40% in 2 markets through improved quality of operations - via defined processes and measurable performance indicators (KPIs); annual cost savings of nearly $4.5M, while sustaining profit growth and solid customer relations
- 2022 Dollar General Corporation, Private Fleet Veterans Ambassador
- Dollar General Corporation, Executive Leadership Training, class of 2023
Terminal Manager
Lanter Delivery Systems, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Full P&L responsibility of a large scale 24/7 cross-dock operation, 100+ employee workforce
- Provided transportation and delivery solutions for major automotive industry brands: Ford, GM, Hyundai Kia, and Jaguar, building enduring business relationships with local Nashville-metropolitan area dealers, as well as auto dealers throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama
- Successfully executed with highly sensitive on-time shipping and Final Mile delivery to customers, closely managing and strategically routing drivers
Manager of Operations
Cowan Systems, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed a $45M budget, 80 CDL company drivers and 65 OTR Independent Contractors (Owner Operators) with full P&L responsibility for Transportation Operations, along with extensive management of inventory flow, inbound and outbound of product from distribution centers, plants and vendors
- Facilitated education and training programs to motivate team members, improve performance and quality of work processes, working directly with the VP and DOO to implement measurable and sustainable KPIs; conducted quarterly employee performance reviews, establishing an 'open door policy' with employees and company drivers that streamlined our efforts by minimizing layers of management
- Coordinated work assignments, monitored performance and provided relevant training for office personnel: Dispatchers, Planners, Account Managers and Warehouse Supervisors
- Strategically masterminded and spearheaded an 'out of box' initiative to address exponential company growth by establishing a relay operation throughout 4 states along the Eastern Seaboard, establishing 2 new terminals and an additional 20 company drivers that dramatically improved on-time delivery performance and efficiency, securing relationships with several jeopardized accounts
- In-depth understanding of unit CPM (cost per mile) and the ability to forecast operational bottlenecks that impacted business bottom-line
US Marine, Special Operations Training Group, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Force
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 04.2006
- 22 Marine Expeditionary Unit, Fleet Marine Force, Special Operations Training Group; The II Marine Expeditionary Force is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force consisting of ground, air and logistics forces capable of projecting offensive combat power ashore while sustaining itself in combat without external assistance for a period of 60 days
Education
Bachelor's Degree - History & Political Science
Western Kentucky University
05.2012
Skills
- Fleet Operations
- DOT Compliance / Regulations
- Freight Transportation
- Multi-site Management
- Operations Management
- P&L Responsibility
- Customer Relations
- Trucking / CDL Management
- Safety Management
- Asset Maintenance
- Hiring / Recruitment / Retention
Dollar General One Supply Chain, ERG Leadership Council, Veterans Ambassador
Company platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and contribute to the company's culture around areas of Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation and Private Fleet operations.
Dollar General Corporation, Executive Training, Class of 2023
Executive Leadership Training, provided by the Dollar General Corporation. Six-week training course, developing executive level skillsets, involving one-on-one professional development with world renowned executive leadership coaches.
Timeline
Owner
Task Force Systems, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Regional Transportation Manager; Private Fleet Veterans Ambassador
Dollar General
05.2021 - 06.2023
Terminal Manager
Lanter Delivery Systems, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2018
Manager of Operations
Cowan Systems, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
US Marine, Special Operations Training Group, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Force
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 04.2006
Bachelor's Degree - History & Political Science
Western Kentucky University
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