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David Taylor

788 Sterling Dr Choctaw,OK

Summary

Meticulous Logistics Manager with the desire to find effective solutions to performance issues and high freight costs. Experienced in mentoring employees and enforcing safety procedures. Offers a successful career history spanning more than 13 years.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Owner

Allstate Insurance Co
03.2020 - Current
  • Managed budgeting, purchasing and payroll and delivered pertinent reports to board.
  • Promoted sales growth in Home and Auto products by implementing sales program and using marketing leads.
  • Designed strategic marketing and advertising campaigns to enhance agency development in market.
  • Recruited, hired and developed top candidates for open vacancies and retained staff through consistent mentoring, positive feedback and competitive pay.

Logistics Supervisor

Halliburton Co
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • Overhauled annual operations budget and all related fiscal forecasting and planning activities, resulting in a decrease in expenses.
  • Reduced expenses by securing optimal pricing from third-party logistics providers.
  • Implemented ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes to streamline procedures.
  • Successfully supervised daily management of all logistics and transportation activities, effectively eliminating detention and NPT.
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
  • Monitored multiple programs to keep track of all company deliveries, cost and inventory.
  • Effectively worked with multiple PSLs to secure inventory and transportation for upcoming jobs
  • Conducted analysis to address trucking issues which led to quick resolutions.

Logistics Specialist

Halliburton Co
08.2008 - 09.2011
  • Teamed with freight forwarder to verify vendor booked correct time for shipments and vendors to receive updates on delayed or early bookings.
  • Monitored trends, tariffs, customs regulations and competitors' pricing structures on an ongoing basis.
  • Communicated with customers and management to report delays, including emergencies, weather challenges and carrier schedule changes.
  • Organized and maintained order documentation.
  • Improved lines of communication between company and customers.

Field Buyer

Halliburton Co
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Directed transportation initiatives to maximize efficiency.
  • Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
  • Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
  • Decreased sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Skills

  • Purchasing management
  • Profit and loss management
  • Transportation management systems
  • Skilled in SAP, Transportation Management Systems, and ShaleApps
  • Mentoring and training
  • Safety standards
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor management

Timeline

Agency Owner

Allstate Insurance Co
03.2020 - Current

Logistics Supervisor

Halliburton Co
09.2011 - 12.2019

Logistics Specialist

Halliburton Co
08.2008 - 09.2011

Field Buyer

Halliburton Co
06.2006 - 08.2008

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Central Oklahoma

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