DEREK C. SPIVEY
Atlanta,GA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Area Manager II
AMAZON
Union City, GA
11.2022 - 07.2025
- Lead night shift transportation team consisting of 15 Transportation Associates coordinating all yard operations for 1mm sq. ft. facility.
- Maintained impeccable safety record with no recordable incidents over 2.5 years
- Reduced cycle time for yard moves 20% in 6 months
- Incurred 0 OTR misses at site for last 2 quarters
Area Manager II
AMAZON
Union City, GA
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed team consisting of 30 associates responsible for IB Operations at 500k sq. ft. facility.
- Implemented process enhancements that improved operational efficiency and reduced trailer turnaround time.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols which resulted in 0 recordable safety incidents in 2 years.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
Shipping Supervisor
CARDINAL HEALTH
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Lead shipping operation with a team of 40 associates coordinating all shipping activities for 600,000 sq. ft. facility. Responsible for labor selection and training as well as managing employee performance.
- Led selection process for 10 new associates increasing department size from 28 to 40 employees
- Led retraining program and formalized performance corrective action program which helped increase output by 67% daily
- Reduced inventory adjustments and customer out of stocks by formalizing checking process
Warehouse Shipping Manager
DEAN FOODS (MAYFIELD DAIRY)
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Led shipping operation with a team of 14 associates coordinating all shipping activities for 65,000 sq. ft. facility. Responsible for expense management of labor and overheard costs, continuous improvement and managing employee performance.
- Reduced dock overtime by 80% in the first 4 months resulting in an annualized savings of $125K.
- Implemented freezer productivity goals to maximize efficiency.
- Reduced out of stocks in freezers and maintained appropriate inventory levels by analyzing historical data and implementing JIT ordering.
Sourcing Leader
xpedx (VERITIV)
Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Key Leader in managing fleet procurement, accounts payable and vendor relations. Successfully led projects under budget and negotiated key contracts with multiple vendors.
- Reduced the company cost per package by 17% by negotiating national contracts with UPS and FedEx.
- Reduced company cost per trailer by $4k with direct negotiation with lift gate providers.
- Negotiated national contracts post-merger to re-brand all facilities and powered equipment; Managed entire project successfully and completed 10% under budget.
Logistics Manager
xpedx (VERITIV)
Roanoke, VA
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Led a team of 2 supervisors, 12 drivers and 15 warehouse employees to meet productivity targets and to work safely. Responsible for the selection and performance management of all warehouse and delivery employees and the coordination of their daily activities.
- Reduced overtime by 20% by implementing productivity standards for warehouse and drivers.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by reconfiguring item placement and position in the warehouse.
- Operated two facilities with an exemplary safety rating through employee involvement and inclusion in the safety program; Maintained OSHA VPP safety status.
- Decreased shipping costs through negotiation with local line haul providers.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.1996
Skills
Team Building
undefinedTimeline
Transportation Area Manager II
AMAZON
11.2022 - 07.2025
Area Manager II
AMAZON
07.2020 - 11.2022
Shipping Supervisor
CARDINAL HEALTH
01.2019 - 12.2019
Warehouse Shipping Manager
DEAN FOODS (MAYFIELD DAIRY)
01.2016 - 12.2018
Sourcing Leader
xpedx (VERITIV)
01.2013 - 12.2016
Logistics Manager
xpedx (VERITIV)
01.2008 - 12.2013
BBA - Marketing
Georgia State University
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