Dustin J. Collette
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic Senior Logistics Director with 20 years in land transportation and freight brokerage operations. Expertise in logistics operations, commercial logistics procurement, freight brokerage, supply chain management, business development, budgeting and spend forecasting, P&L management, and building high-performing teams. Dynamic leader with a unique ability to balance high-level strategy and tactical execution; I inspire teams, build trust, and drive growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Logistics Strategy
Hyundai Mobis
Fountain Valley, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Strategic Transportation and Logistics Manager responsible for building and executing domestic and global transportation strategies across all modes and regions aligned with business goals and market trends. Led procurement, global benchmarking, modal optimization, risk management and cost avoidance initiatives. Negotiated $200M annual transportation and logistics contracts, resulting in 27% YoY cost reduction while maintaining SLA metrics.
- Managed supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery and compliance of new automotive parts and hazardous EV batteries. Consolidated the core carrier base by 25% and improved on-time delivery rates to 98.5% while reducing administrative overhead. Oversaw the coordination, negotiation and execution of RFPs, bid awards and transportation contracts for Hyundai Mobis FTL, LTL, Intermodal, International and Parcel business.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a Transportation Management System (TMS) to automate freight bidding, saving 40+ hours of manual analysis weekly. Developed performance dashboards and contingency sourcing strategies that safeguarded supply chain continuity during peak season disruptions. Oversaw development of global transportation KPIs, data analytics, reporting, and overall service consistency.
- Directed cross-functional teams across multiple regions in optimizing supply chain processes, resulting in improved operational performance. Led transportation budget and forecast governance, freight audit and pay, invoicing approval, and claims resolution.
Senior Manager, Drayage Logistics
Lineage
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Oversaw drayage operations across all US port regions, prioritizing growth and profitability, strategic customer relationships, national carrier partnerships, and recruitment of leased owner operators. Developed strategies and processes that reduced lead times by 32% and freight costs by 24%, while building strategic partnerships to capture market share.
- Designed innovative transportation solutions for customers, negotiated drayage rates and long term contracts while maintaining service and communication standards. Established contracted service expectations with carriers and developed Power BI dashboards to measure logistics KPIs and performance metrics. Oversaw functionality and enhancement initiatives of TMS, freight audit and pay, and invoicing approval. Managed $150M freight and logistics budget with full P&L ownership. Built and motivated high performing, cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations and improve efficiency.
General Manager, Drayage and Intermodal Logistics
Schneider National
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Director of Port Drayage and Intermodal Operations servicing large, dedicated customer accounts. Drove business profitability by strategically identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives for major corporate customer accounts. Reduced annual transportation costs by 24% and transit times by 33% through strategic SLA negotiations and initiatives.
- Developed and implemented protocols and standards for carrier qualifications to attract, qualify, onboard, and monitor carriers. Created corrective action plans and developed KPIs and scorecard reporting strategies for contracted carriers, managing relationships and influencing internal and external changes. Directed pricing management initiatives and cost-reduction strategies companywide. Oversaw P&L and freight budget spend.
- Built high-performing teams and provided cross-functional leadership to a team of operations managers, account managers and dispatchers.
Director of Logistics
Clean Energy
Newport Beach, CA
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Directed national transportation, logistics, and fleet management for Clean Energy's LNG division; managed bulk contracted carriers. Established SOPs, developed KPIs and negotiated contracts while fostering relationships with clients and carrier executives.
- Led operations, account management and logistics procurement teams in growing business and managing day-to-day cross-functional teams. Oversaw Transportation Procurement for contracted business; negotiated $250M annual transportation contracts, achieving 22% YoY cost reduction and improving lead times by 32%. Implemented carrier performance SLAs for improved service initiatives resulting in 98.7% on time delivery.
- Oversaw $250M freight and logistics budget, spend forecasting, freight audit and pay, TMS functionality, invoicing approval, and claims resolutions.
Manager, Transportation and Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Burbank, CA
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed global transportation and distribution operations for Warner Bros new release and catalog DVD/Blu-ray, games, and packaged retail products. Developed continuous improvement processes and operational KPIs to improve 3PL performance. Improved 3PL order accuracy to 99% and on time delivery to 98% through modal optimization and strategic SLA negotiations.
- Managed multi-modal strategic procurement of logistics and transportation services for packaged media products (LTL, FTL, Parcel). Identified value-added carriers, negotiated, and executed long-term freight contracts, achieving 29% annual freight cost reduction. Directed team initiatives and provided cross functional leadership and collaboration with stakeholders across Warner Bros internal teams.
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics
Technicolor
Camarillo, CA
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Managed logistics procurement and transportation of packaged media (DVDs/games/home entertainment products) for major customers including Universal, Warner Bros, and Disney. Designed strategies for sourcing transportation and logistics services across North American supply chain, focusing on cost-saving initiatives through modal optimization and streamlined operational processes.
- Negotiated and executed LTL, FTL, and parcel contracts, achieving YoY freight cost reduction of 32% while maintaining SLAs and improving on-time delivery to 98% through strategic carrier sourcing and pricing negotiations. Developed innovative logistics sourcing strategies for diverse media and technology projects while leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline and optimize supplier selection processes.
Regional Operations Manager
ArcBest
Los Angeles, California
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Regional Operations Manager fully accountable for managing all aspects of third party and company asset-based shipments (FTL, Expedited, LTL, Drayage/Intermodal) including carrier procurement, long-term contract pricing, RFPs, spot quotes, project management, rate negotiations, carrier management/development and corrective action plans. Proven track record of enhancing the supply chains of high-value entertainment customers, reducing cost and improving service.
- Supported inside/outside sales professionals and all verticals of the company within the freight brokerage sector to offer innovative solutions utilizing an extensive network of partner carriers. Focused on cost saving initiatives through modal optimization, streamlining of operational processes, and improved supply chain visibility. Managed all things related to customer supply chain management from a 3PL perspective within the ArcBest LAX terminal.
Carrier Sales Manager
Schneider National Inc.
Reno, Nevada
09.2004 - 12.2011
- Acquired, managed, and grew top-level, prioritized corporate customer accounts. Managed, interviewed, trained, and coached new associates in the best practices to become successful carrier sales executives, logistics professionals, and industry leaders. Ultimately responsible for developing and motivating associates, attracting and retaining carriers and customers, and offering innovative solutions to all aspects of the business.
- Spearheaded the operational start-up of the Schneider Logistics, Western Region Logistics Center located in Reno, NV. Responsible for managing carrier sales/3PL operations; leading a team of carrier sales executives and directing freight transportation solutions. Nominated for Governors Award-State of NV in 2008 for best new company in Reno.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Logistics Operations, Multi-Site Leadership
- Procurement - Logistics and Transportation
- Freight Brokerage
- Logistics Data Analytics and Reporting
- Contract Negotiation and Compliance
- TMS and E-Sourcing software (Trinium, Mercurygate, Oracle)
- Budgeting, P&L and Spend Forecasting Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership, Building High-Impact Teams
Timeline
Senior Manager, Logistics Strategy
Hyundai Mobis
05.2025 - Current
Senior Manager, Drayage Logistics
Lineage
09.2021 - 05.2025
General Manager, Drayage and Intermodal Logistics
Schneider National
11.2020 - 09.2021
Director of Logistics
Clean Energy
03.2018 - 11.2020
Manager, Transportation and Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment
09.2017 - 03.2018
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics
Technicolor
09.2013 - 09.2017
Regional Operations Manager
ArcBest
12.2011 - 08.2013
Carrier Sales Manager
Schneider National Inc.
09.2004 - 12.2011
BBA - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire