Christopher Schreifels
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with 25 years of experience in import and export gateway management and transportation logistics. Expertise in vendor negotiations and team leadership, consistently achieving operational excellence and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to implement impactful changes that enhance supply chain reliability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ORD Gateway Manager
FedEx Logistics
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize transportation processes, improving overall service delivery.
- Established import gateway to streamline international shipping processes, facilitating quicker customs clearance and reducing delays.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Managed through consistent import growth throughout time with the organization.
- Managed vendor relationships through contract negotiations and ensured timely delivery of goods and services, enhancing supply chain reliability.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Developed standard operating procedures to maintain consistent performance across operations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
ORD Gateway Manager
UPS Supply chain solutions
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
03.1997 - 06.2022
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize transportation processes.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance productivity across teams.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
Schaumburg, IL06-1988
Skills
- Import gateway management
- Customs regulations
- Transportation efficiency
- Supply chain management
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Issue resolution
- Detail orientation
Timeline
ORD Gateway Manager
FedEx Logistics
08.2022 - Current
ORD Gateway Manager
UPS Supply chain solutions
03.1997 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School