Danielle Ackerman
Dayton,OH
Summary
Observant Sr. Supply Chain Specialist with proven ability to coordinate and manage transportation of goods and materials. Skilled in inventory management, route optimization and supply chain management. Demonstrated success in developing strategies to reduce transportation costs and improve organizational efficiency.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Specialist
West Virginia Army National Guard
03.2011 - Current
- Reported property accountability data using Standard Property Book System-R (SPBSR).
- Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to realize compliance, cost savings and efficiency.
- Analyzed equipment needs of the battalion to procure required inventory and supplies.
- Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Trained staff on acquisition, accounting and lifecycle management for organization.
- Maintained audit trails to adhere to performance requirements.
- Supervised handling of deliverables and contract closeouts.
- Remained accountable for assets valued over $ 1,000,000
- Revised customer assistance materials to communicate compliance with new directives while improving operations and guidance.
- Synchronized supply chain activity by working with government contracted suppliers and distributors to obtain goods.
Sr. Logistics Specialist
SBM Life Science
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
Logistics Planner
XPO Logistics
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
American Military University
Charles TownSkills
- Organization and Time Management
- Team building
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clerical Support
- SAP, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft, Uroute, Sage Software Proficiency
- Excellent Communication
Affiliations
The society for collegiate leadership and achievement
Certification
MBA Math Certificate
Timeline
Sr. Logistics Specialist
SBM Life Science
08.2021 - Current
Logistics Planner
XPO Logistics
02.2020 - 08.2021
Supply Specialist
West Virginia Army National Guard
03.2011 - Current
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
American Military University