Cierra Jones
CMC Steel Alabama
Pinson,United States
1
Language
12
years of professional experience
Strategic Logistics and Operations Professional with expertise in supply chain management and transportation optimization. Led Project One View, implementing fleet tracking and safety technology to enhance visibility and operational performance. Skilled in logistics coordination, rate analysis, cost reduction strategies, and vendor management, driving efficiency and cost savings in dynamic environments.
Work History
Project Lead
7 Months- Directed the enterprise-wide transition of dash camera and trailer tracking systems across the company's fleet of tractors and trailers in the role of Project Leader and Project Coordinator for Project One View (Motive Implementation).
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deploy new technology, ensuring seamless integration and minimal operational disruption across logistics operations.
- Served as Project Leader and Project Coordinator for Project One View (Motive Implementation), overseeing the enterprise-wide transition of dash camera and trailer tracking systems across the company's fleet of tractors and trailers.
- Improved Logistics Department's monitoring of driver safety, equipment performance, and trailer asset usage through real-time data and reporting capabilities.
- Directed the company-wide implementation of the Motive fleet management platform, replacing legacy dash camera and trailer tracking systems across all tractors and trailers.
- Managed project planning, stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, training, and deployment activities.
- Improved organizational visibility into driver safety, fleet operations, and asset utilization through advanced telematics and real-time monitoring capabilities.
- Supported operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making by standardizing fleet tracking technology across the enterprise.
Logistics Coordinator
11 Months- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize transportation and supply chain efficiency.
- Monitored and tracked shipments using TMW and SAP systems to ensure timely delivery and accurate logistics reporting.
- Performed precise rate comparisons and rate analysis on a frequent basis, to aid in operational efficiency.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Tracked orders and communicated status updates or potential delays to customers, enhancing service transparency.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
- Performed precised rate comparisons and rate analysis on a frequent basis, to aid in operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints, fostering strong working relationships and improving customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and workflow between departments.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Managed inventory levels using automated tracking systems to ensure accuracy.
Work History Shift Manager
5 Years- Pursued personal growth opportunities, contributing to enhanced leadership skills.
- Coached crew members, resulting in improved performance and work efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance. Directly trained 4 new shift managers and 4 floor leaders, which led to the advancement of their careers.
- Scheduled shifts, managed time-off requests, and coordinated coverage for short shifts.
- Managed employee scheduling to ensure adequate coverage during shifts., accepting requests for time off, and finding cover for short shifts.
- Actively sought out opportunities for personal growth and development.
Aviation Ordnanceman
4 Years- Identified and resolved equipment shortages.
- Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
- Monitored and organized all assigned equipment to ensure availability and readiness.
- Kept track of all of the equipment that was assigned to me.
- Maintained aircraft guns and rockets, and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Led a fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Assembly Line Associate
1 Year 4 Months- Prepared 400 shipments daily, ensuring timely delivery of completed products.
- Checked the quality of finished products to ensure that they met specifications and assigned appropriate quality grades.
- Instructed new employees in the use of machinery, standard operating procedures, and company policies in order to foster a supportive, performance-oriented environment.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas to support safety and efficiency., organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Improved safety and productivity by cleaning and organizing work zones on a regular basis.
- Inspected finished products for quality compliance, ensuring specifications were met and appropriate quality grades assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Online
Skills
Logistics analysis
Communication skills
Shipment coordination
Oral presentation
Supply chain operations
TMW Systems
SAP Systems
Excel proficiency
Scheduling expertise
Operational Decision-making
Cost Optimization
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Operations management
Leadership experience
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Project management
Project assignments
Vendor relationship management
Accomplishments
- Achieved three years without an injury, while managing a team of ten employees.
- Aided in the successful implementation of the shipping application system to the Alabama mill location.
- Frequently executes precise rate comparisons and rate analysis to aid our team in our cost savings and operational efficiency goals.
- Successfully covers the Alabama mill planner, the South Carolina mill planner, the Impact Metals mill planner, the Tensar planner, and the Alabama Fleet dispatcher whenever necessary to aid in the teams operational success.
- Successfully Led the Implementation of Motive for all of the CMC Fleets in America.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Military Service
- Branch: United States Navy
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Airman
- October 2016 to October 2020
Timeline
Project Lead
CMC Steel Alabama
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Logistics Coordinator
CMC Steel Alabama
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Work History Shift Manager
CMC Steel Alabama
11.2020 - 11.2025Read More
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
10.2016 - 10.2020Read More
Assembly Line Associate
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC
07.2014 - 11.2015Read More
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
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