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Crystal Dotson

Transportation Supply Chain Management
Atlanta,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled Receiving Manager with good training, problem-solving and planning abilities. Ready to 30 plus years of related experience to a challenging new role. Hands-on style and proactive mindset.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Receiving Department Manager/Warehouse Inventory Control Manager

Witron Integrated Logistics
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 04.2023
  • Managed Receiving Department
  • Managed receiving schedule, team of 68 employees, Supervisors, and Leads
  • Created policies and procedures for receiving clerks and receiving dock
  • Under my management, Witron had the best receiving year during holiday season.
  • Proficient in WIN( Kroger) and Witron WMS, Tableau and other Kroger and Witron systems
  • Worked closely with multiple Kroger departments including supply chain managers, and buyers
  • Managed scheduling for inbound loads, managed customer service requests for drivers and inbound customers.
  • Streamlined communication channels between receiving department and other internal teams to facilitate seamless integration of goods into inventory system.

Inbound Logistics Coordinator/Warehouse Supervisor

Atlas Logistics/Americold
Atlanta , GA
02.2013 - 05.2016
  • Proficient in WIN, Distribution Gateway, Skope, and other Kroger and Atlas systems
  • Liaison between Kroger buyers and warehouse personnel
  • Coordinator between Corporate Scheduling, vendors, and transportation
  • Supervised and managed product upon arrival in time for store delivery
  • Liaison between Capstone and Norred and Atlas
  • Distribute grocery and freezer distributions, Gate In, Gate Out, and Customer Service
  • Managed storage warehouse for Kroger water, dog food, and firewood
  • Other duties include making sure that Kroger and Atlas/Americold procedures are being followed.

Load Planner/Dispatcher/Customer Service

Star Transportation, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
  • Start-Up of the Atlanta terminal
  • From 0-66 drivers in 1 year, managed and supervised local and regional truckload operations
  • Planned and organized delivery and pick up of freight for local and truckload customers
  • Dispatched local and truckload drivers
  • Contact customers and schedule pickup and delivery appointments for loads
  • Other responsibilities included payroll, recruiting, building maintenance, and other duties as directed
  • Customer Service.
  • Increased overall operational efficiency by continuously updating knowledge of market trends affecting load planning processes.

Load Planner/Logistics/Driver Manager/Onsite Fleet Manager

Swift Transportation
Atlanta, GA
  • Load planner for South Georgia and Alabama
  • Onsite driver manager/dispatcher for Sears GOH with 100% on-time delivery
  • Target Dedicated Planner, managed, and supervised, organized pick up, delivery, and backhauls with 99.5% and 99.3% on-time service
  • Dispatcher and load planner responsible for organizing pickup and delivery for Kmart, Ocala, and Sears Appliance accounts dedicated operations.

Driver Manager / Load Planner

JB Hunt Transportation
Atlanta, GA
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 30 fleet vehicles.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
  • Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Site Manager

Dotson Trucking Company Inc
Atlanta, GA
06.1978 - 06.1989
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues
  • Streamlined transportation operations by implementing efficient routing and scheduling strategies
  • Negotiated volume discounts with carriers, resulting in reduced freight costs without compromising service quality or delivery timelines
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs
  • Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare

Central Michigan University
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Saint Leo University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Logistics Processes
  • Supply Chain Solutions
  • Logistics Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Supply Chain Performance Management
  • Timeline

    Receiving Department Manager/Warehouse Inventory Control Manager

    Witron Integrated Logistics
    05.2016 - 04.2023

    Inbound Logistics Coordinator/Warehouse Supervisor

    Atlas Logistics/Americold
    02.2013 - 05.2016

    Site Manager

    Dotson Trucking Company Inc
    06.1978 - 06.1989

    Load Planner/Dispatcher/Customer Service

    Star Transportation, Inc.

    Load Planner/Logistics/Driver Manager/Onsite Fleet Manager

    Swift Transportation

    Driver Manager / Load Planner

    JB Hunt Transportation

    Master of Science - Healthcare

    Central Michigan University

    Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

    Saint Leo University
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