Dennis Grabowski

• Delivered record team productivity; 41.1MM (+12% vs YAG)
• Reduced carrier invoicing exceptions by 73%
• Created and developed a new Freight Pay Health Dashboard for Carriers

Implemented numerous continuous improvement initiatives

• Hub and Spoke
• Redeployment Reduction
• Core Carrier Strategy
• RDC Performance Management Improvement
• HOT STO Report
• Everything on Pallets
• VFR
• Customer Policies

• Established strong relationships with carrier partners by creating strategic relationships driving exceptional service and delivering measurable results; VFR improvement +19%, OTD +5.7%, and 99% RG Compliance
• Identified optimization opportunities through industry benchmarks, competitive analysis, and site/customer feedback; presented findings to senior leadership team and aligned on future strategic planning efforts.
• Assisted internal customers, customer and replenishment, in achieving their strategic goals by conducting thorough assessments of current operations and providing actionable recommendations.
• Delivered successful business transformations for our Customer Service and Logistics internal and external customers, utilizing change management methodologies and discovery tools.

• Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory; accuracy results improved to 99.7%
• Monitored transit times and safety stock levels on inbound raw and packaging materials and contributed to establishing new minimum order quantities and bracket pricing strategies. Improved carrying cost of inventory by 23%.
• Managed 40+ direct reports, gave directives, and comprehensively evaluated performance for private fleet drivers and union members..
• Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.

• Enhanced freight capacity utilization through effective load consolidation strategies.
• Streamlined communication between manufacturing, DC Operations, and demand planning, fostering better coordination and decision-making.
• Implemented new SAP and OTM software tools for more accurate forecasting and demand planning.
• Evaluated carrier performance regularly, holding them accountable for meeting established standards and expectations.