Eric Cooper
Yazoo City,MS
Summary
With 25 years of experience in managing freight carrier relationships, a dedicated logistics professional committed to providing cost-effective logistics solutions. Strong organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain customer relations have led to successful oversight of various projects. An analytical thinker who approaches challenges with a superior work ethic, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Coordinator
Levi Strauss & Company
04.2017 - 01.2025
- Planning, coordinating, and overseeing the movement of units throughout the supply chain, ensuring timely and efficient delivery by working with carriers, drivers, and other logistics personnel to arrange transportation schedules, monitor shipments, and resolve any issues that may arise, all while adhering to compliance regulations.
- Documented and inventoried freight, cargo, and material shipments of all types.
- Requested and coordinated transport capabilities to meet missions.
- Coordinated and monitored movement of personnel and cargo throughout country.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Logistics Specialist
Levi Strauss & Company
10.2007 - 03.2017
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
Shipping Clerk
Levi Strauss & Company
04.2000 - 09.2007
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
Education
Certificate - HVAC/R TECHNICIAN
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS02-2025
Certificate - Microsoft Excel Certification
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05-2005
No Degree -
Hinds Community College
12.2000
High School -
Yazoo City High
12.1995
Skills
- Operational Data Analysis
- Customer service
- Logistics Coordination
- Team Management
- Strategic Load Management
- Warehouse Management
- Lean principles
- Warehouse Safety Compliance
Timeline
Transportation Coordinator
Levi Strauss & Company
04.2017 - 01.2025
Logistics Specialist
Levi Strauss & Company
10.2007 - 03.2017
Shipping Clerk
Levi Strauss & Company
04.2000 - 09.2007
Certificate - HVAC/R TECHNICIAN
Holmes Community College
Certificate - Microsoft Excel Certification
Holmes Community College
No Degree -
Hinds Community College
High School -
Yazoo City High
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