Charlotta Smith
Pataskala,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Transportation Coordinator with over 20 years of experience in designing optimal transportation plans, managing freight negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery. Proficient in supply chain coordination, route planning, and developing transportation solutions. Skilled in fostering relationships with vendors and carriers to secure competitive rates. Adept at leveraging logistics management skills to drive cost savings and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Transportation Coordinator
Designer Shoe Warehouse
Columbus, Ohio
10.1997 - 03.2020
- Optimized transportation plans for cost savings, while ensuring on-time delivery to meet customer expectations.
- Regularly review and update contracts with suppliers and carriers to keep terms beneficial and current.
- Proactively estimated delays and calculated costs for various schedules to minimize disruptions.
- Ensured clear communication with drivers about route updates during transit for smooth operations.
- Negotiated competitive rates with vendors and carriers, strengthening relationships, and reducing shipping costs.
- Communicated delays and early arrivals to management.
- Facilitated effective communication with buyers to ensure seamless transportation coordination.
- Performed data entry using the TMS system to ensure accurate transportation records.
- Coordinated pickups and deliveries with vendors and trucking companies to ensure timely and efficient transportation.
- Developed relationships with vendors and carriers to negotiate competitive rates for shipping services.
Education
Centennial High School
1441 Bethel Road Columbus, Oh 4322006-1994
Skills
- Transportation analysis
- Freight negotiation
- Supply chain coordination
- Carrier selection
- Fleet dispatching
- Logistics management
- Route planning
- Transportation solution development
- Load optimization
- TMS proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Time management
Affiliations
- International Toastmasters chair board member
- Mary Kay consultant
- Herbalife Nutrition Coach
Timeline
Senior Transportation Coordinator
Designer Shoe Warehouse
10.1997 - 03.2020
Centennial High School
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