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Edward Jones

Houston,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Complex Logistics LLC
Waynesboro, VA
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Fully owned financial planning & analysis, including strategic planning, forecasting, & the annual operating plan ($3M+) related to all delivery operations.
  • Accounted for the delivery of 5,000 – 7,000 packages across 30-40 last mile routes daily while receiving positive customer feedback.
  • Monitored and maintained driver DOT compliance, fleet telematics, and maintenance.

Logistics Officer

South Carolina Army National Guard
Edgefield, SC
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Commanded a forward support company (FSC) with 74 Soldiers responsible for supporting six companies and roughly 700 Soldiers in the realm of maintenance, recovery, fueling operations, field feeding, and transportation of equipment and supplies.
  • Constructed and initiated strategic training plans to meet The Adjutant General’s (TAG) priorities to include equipment readiness, personnel readiness, and state active duty (SAD) in support of disaster relief and domestic disputes.
  • Oversaw the delivery of over 150,000 gallons of fuel LTL (bobtail) loads, two state active duty missions, 30 vehicle recovery missions, and deployment operations.
  • Evaluated as a top performing commander amongst my peers and maintained no financial loss due to theft or accidents across $14.9M worth of equipment during my command.

Senior Buyer, Logistics

Volvo Car US Operations
Ridgeville, SC
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Globally procured trucking services (FTL and LTL), ocean services (VOCC and NVOCC), and air services (expedited and standard) for all inbounds parts into the US plant.
  • Conducted and awarded a RFQ for domestic ground transportation from Tier 1 suppliers to Volvo plant with a $5M savings based on allotted spend over a 3-year contract.
  • Procured Volvo’s first US offsite warehouse space (200,000 SF), conducted RFQ and awarded 3PL contract to receive and manage metering of parts into the plant to eliminate JIT process which was ineffective, saving millions in annual waste.
  • Sourced a revolving chassis pool eliminating days containers set at the port and delays with turn in back to the port saving $50,000 + in demurrage and detention monthly.

Project Manager, Customer Delivery

Floor and Decor
Atlanta, GE
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Created SOPs and implemented customer delivery in new markets
  • Oversaw 3PL providers servicing over 25 stores on the eastern half of the U.S. delivering LTL loads from stores to customers residences.
  • Operated as a last mile SME, analyzed business practices and determined optimal, sustainable solutions which helped stores increase home delivery sales by 30%
  • Helped procure assets so the company could start its own trucking company and eliminate the need for 3PL providers in every market.

Manager, Logistics

Amazon
Atlanta, GA
11.2015 - 12.2017
  • Received inbound TL and LTL loads so the sort team could create all outbound last-mile routes.
  • Maintained metrics, analyzed data to assess performance, and implemented improvements for five delivery service providers and a flex pool with over 2,000 1099 drivers.
  • Exceeded daily deliverables (i.e., estimated arrival date, first day delivery success and successful attempts on first day delivery) which saved more than $50,000 weekly.
  • Managed same day delivery process which guaranteed over 2,000 same day orders would be delivered (a minimum of 88%) or successfully attempted between 5pm-9pm.

Education

MBA - Global Business Management

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
05-2014

Skills

  • Advanced MS Excel Skills
  • ERP, CRM, TMS Experience (SAP and ARIBA)
  • Power BI and Tableau
  • SmartTruck and SMARTank
  • Operations Management
  • Team Oversight

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Business and Management Consultant

Timeline

Owner

Complex Logistics LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024

Logistics Officer

South Carolina Army National Guard
10.2020 - 11.2023

Senior Buyer, Logistics

Volvo Car US Operations
06.2018 - 06.2022

Project Manager, Customer Delivery

Floor and Decor
01.2018 - 06.2018

Manager, Logistics

Amazon
11.2015 - 12.2017

MBA - Global Business Management

American Public University System

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The Citadel

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