Logistics Specialist
Samsung Electronics
04.2023 - Current
Michael Slimm
Schnecksville,PA
Summary
Proficient in using all available analytics and independent decision-making skills to proof sound judgment and positively impact operational excellence. Dedicated to applying training, mentoring and team-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and drive performance.
Skills
- Safety
- Mentorship / Leadership
- Shipping/Receiving
- Supply Chain, Distribution
- Operations, Logistics
- Strategic Planning/Forecasting
- Asset Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Forecasting
- Budgeting/Profit & Loss
- 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen
- 3PL, LTL, JIT
Accomplishments
- Achieved 10% greater Distribution Outbound throughput through effectively directing higher velocity product to more effective areas and aisles seasonally.
- Maintained 98% on-time performance rating (KPI) for private fleet of 22 drivers (refrigerated and dry van) built effective dispatch, utilized resources.
- Implemented cost control & containment plan to replace aging sleeper births with day cabs to create slip seat operation that ran AM and PM turn runs at a savings of 20% annually per replacement.
- Achieved #1 status in network for cube (trailer utilization) for Northeast region fleet of 3PL carriers by maximizing KPI profitability in Oracle, TMS and asset utilization.
- Maintained 98% efficiency with effective routing for 170+ dry van drivers, and office staff of 20 supervisors & office administrators for all outbound/inbound shipments (TL, JIT, JIT) at 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center.
- Exceeded expectations for productivity and accuracy KPIs through cost reduction by tracking OS&D related issues and reduced accessorial charges by over 40% in one year.
Timeline
Automotive Technician
SELF EMPLOYED
12.2022 - 04.2023
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER
Henkel Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2022
TERMINAL MANAGER
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.
10.2018 - 03.2020
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Ryder Logistics
08.2016 - 03.2018
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
Morgan Truck Body
01.2015 - 01.2016
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
Fleur De Lait Foods
01.2014 - 01.2015
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
PLANNER, Kraft Foods
01.2011 - 01.2014
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Sears Holding Corp
01.2006 - 01.2011
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Universal Technical Institute Inc
09.2001 - 08.2006
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Wal-Mart Corp
01.1992 - 01.2001
Vocational Certification (Associates Degree) - Automotive Engineering Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Education
Vocational Certification (Associates Degree) - Automotive Engineering Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lisle, IL05.2005
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Samsung Electronics
04.2023 - Current
- Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of return materials.
- Streamlined the return authorization submission process by 15% proving that a Google live document would eliminate three steps of the pre-existing process.
- Implemented a Google shared document to reduce redundant reporting by 5% and un-necessary emails by 7% in processing "B" goods, that were to be sold at a reduced price due to cosmetic damage.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
Automotive Technician
SELF EMPLOYED
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Being ASE certified and Audi Factory Trained and certified, I partner with many local shops and dealerships to repair mostly EU models. In my shop I maintain a reasonable amount of specialty tools for specific tasks.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new or reconditioned components with no customer come backs for the same root concerns.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER
Henkel Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2022
- 3PL company providing logistics solutions and support to solely, Henkel Corporation at Breinigsville, PA. location.
- Developed strategic and tactical planning to streamline overall throughput of entire shipping and receiving work flow.
- Conducted time and motion studies for all functions of Inbound / Outbound operation.
- Started posting Gemba walk results three times daily.
- Implemented and re slotted racking locations for embedded Amazon Flex program.
- Created large scale signage to help designate specific MHE to specific work area only both English and Spanish version
- Revised and created up to date SOP’s both English and Spanish versions.
TERMINAL MANAGER
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Kenan Advantage Group is comprised of tanker trucks
- Managed dispatcher and fleet of 17 drivers for customer BASF
- Successfully brought driver candidates up to contract
- Coached driver behavior to achieve incident free deliveries every load
- Increased over all turns per driver per week through effective routing and forecasting.
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
- Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
- Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Coordinated and monitored maintenance and repair of company vehicles to provide timely servicing.
- Monitored employee performance and productivity.
- Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
- Set terminal budgets and set goals to adhere to plans.
- Generated profit and loss statements and financial overviews of store.
- Directed and initiated investigations to resolve shipper or customer complaints.
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Ryder Logistics
08.2016 - 03.2018
- 3PL carrier, embedded at customer Weyerhaeuser Corporation.
- Reduced driver turnover by 7% in four months by building relationships through accurate payroll, utility, and equipment maintenance
- Recovered customer trust and confidence of Weyerhaeuser sales force through well planned routing, scheduling, and on time deliveries
- Accepted promotion from CLS to LM
- Coordinated dispatching of 27 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
Morgan Truck Body
01.2015 - 01.2016
- North America’s premier manufacturer of straight dry and refrigerated trucks
- Exceeded performance metrics of 95% to 98% for production and quality levels.
- Maintained accurate inventory of inbound chassis and finished customer builds.
- Ensured daily/weekly builds were completed 100% to customer specifications before planning delivery of finished body.
- Partnered closely with material management to ensure all critical build parts, wiring harnesses and specific fasteners were on hand.
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
Fleur De Lait Foods
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Subsidiary of Allouette Cheese
- Met customer service metrics; achieved through accurate inventory and fleet management.
- Maintained an on time level of service that exceeded 98%.
- Established protocol for inter-company moves and freight rate matrix.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
PLANNER, Kraft Foods
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Private fleet for Kraft Foods
- Maintained 98% on-time performance rating (KPI) for private fleet of 22 drivers (refrigerated and dry van) built effective dispatch, utilized resources
- Forecasted, scheduled, dispatched, and managed route and delivery schedules for
- Northeast region
- Created multiple Access databases that improved fleet performance and customer service
- Implemented cost control & containment plan to replace aging sleeper births with day cabs to create slip seat operation that ran AM and PM turn runs at a savings of 20% annually per replacement.
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Sears Holding Corp
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Achieved #1 status in network for cube (trailer utilization) for Northeast region fleet of 3PL carriers by maximizing KPI profitability in ORACLE, TMS and asset utilization
- Exceeded expectations for productivity and accuracy KPIs through cost reduction by tracking OS&D related issues and reduced accessorial charges by over 40% in one year.
- Worked closely with Engineering to establish MHE speeds to adapt Red Prairie for
- DCPM (Material Handlers productivity metrics)
- Utilized DMAIC techniques to improve overall pick path and workflows
- Worked closely with ICQA to improve cycle counts
- Was assigned to IT steering committees to develop ORACLE dashboards and a segment called Fusion systematic loading diagrams.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Universal Technical Institute Inc
09.2001 - 08.2006
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Wal-Mart Corp
01.1992 - 01.2001
- Maximized profitability of multi-site, multi-state transportation operations by actively filling shipping lanes, maximizing fleet efficiency, asset utilization & cost control
- Exceeded 98% efficiency with effective routing for 170+ dry van drivers, and office staff of 20 supervisors & office administrators for all outbound/inbound shipments (TL, JIT, JIT) at 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
Additional Information
- MILITARY HONORABLE DISCHARGE , United States Marine Corp Naval Achievement Medal Gulf War Veteran Kuwaiti Liberation Medal
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Certification
- Certified Audi Technician, Audi North America - 2005
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programsMilitary Service
E-4 MOS2111
United States Marine Corps 1988-1992
- Honorable Discharge
- Meritorious Mast for superior performance of duty, self-discipline, dedication and extreme loyalty.
- Navy Achievement Medal for professional achievement in the superior of duties; identified flaw in machine gun racks, redesigned and consolidated racks.
- Awarded: Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (twice), National Defense ServiceMedal, SouthWest Asia Service Medal (three times) and Kuwait Liberation Medal.
- Duties Included: Embarkation/disembarkation of weapons, parts and ammo.Prepare and develop security measures in accordance with USMC orders. Security and transport of weapons and ammo to various theaters.Maintenance, and repair of all small arms, and vehicular mounted weapons. Completes basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals. Prepares, maintains, and supervises a shop maintenance and management program and coordinates maintenance and repair of small arms according to grade.