Garrett Reese
Perrysburg
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with a proven track record at Hiab USA, excelling in freight management and process automation. Achieved nearly $1M in quarterly savings through strategic planning and warehouse optimization. Adept at inventory monitoring and fostering cross-team collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material & Transport Team Lead
Hiab USA
Perrysburg
07.2023 - Current
- Managed FTL, LTL, and parcel shipments for multiple locations in the U.S.
- Used SAP for both freight and inventory/order management, Google and Microsoft applications, TMS, invoice coding software such as Basware and Target
- Implemented new freight cost management that recouped almost $1M per quarter within a year.
- Created and executed a warehouse and shop remodel to allow for more efficiency across the material handling and production. This also created an increase in space for 25% more production.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operational efficiency. This includes processes to automate systems that create faster and more accurate information flow across all business lines and cross-team functionality to help both internal and external customers.
- Monitored inventory levels, and coordinated with purchasing for timely restocking.
- Assisted in developing safety protocols and ensured compliance among staff.
- Transportation Coordinator from July 2023 to December 2023. Interim Warehouse and Logistics Manager until officially promoted in April 2024.
Linehaul Coordinator
FedEx Ground
Perrysburg
12.2016 - 09.2023
- Package handler for the preload (loading delivery vans) and overnight (unloading trailers) sorts from December 2016 to October 2017.
- Promoted to Operations Administrator in October 2017. Then to Operations Administrator II in September 2018. Then to Senior Operations Administrator in September 2020.
- Specialized in driver compliance, customer trailer pickups and deliveries, and safety/security.
- Driver compliance tasks included managing DOT and company requirements for CDL and non-CDL drivers including previous work experience, DOT and Non-DOT Drug screening, motor vehicle records, DOT Medical Examiner Certificates, licensing and endorsements, CSA inspections, DOT Hours of Service issues, etc.
- Customer trailer pickups tasks included managing pickup windows, trailer requirements and pools, assisting sales and engineering, working with contracted service providers, etc.
- Safety tasks included holding safety meetings, safety promotion with signage and events, vehicle security, accident follow up, etc.
- Also assisted in pickup and delivery issues, quality assurance, preload sort, expediting, etc.
- Employee of the Month in January 2018.
- Promoted to Linehaul Coordinator, October 2020
- Manage the triple trailer, East Coast, and Toledo Local Annex operations for Toledo Linehaul.
- This position requires management of incoming and outgoing trailers, trailers loading on the dock, coordinating dedicated and extra meets and runs with other hubs, service requirements, working with contracted service providers, and working with different sizes of trailers and triple trailer sets, etc.
- Expert in TMS, Lytx, background and compliance site First Advantage among other systems.
- Assisted in station to station trailer delivers, contractor agreements and systems and dock operations
Assistant Facility Manager
Total Sports Complex Rossford
Rossford
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Oversee all evening operations and assisted facility manager with any morning operations needed.
- Specifically managed the office staff, soccer operations, and contractors.
- Major role in securing several contracts with different organizations in the area up to multi-million dollar deals.
Planogram Clerk
Meijer
Oregon
08.2009 - 02.2016
- Mainly stationed at the Oregon, OH store.
- Primarily handled the set up and take down of store layouts, handling new product, and signage.
- Also served as a specialist traveling throughout Ohio and Michigan for multiple store grand openings and remodels.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology -
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio12.2010
High School Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Clay High School
Oregon, Ohio05.2009
Skills
- Freight management including TMS
- Process automation
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- SAP usage
- Inventory monitoring
- Warehouse optimization
- Supply chain logistics
Personal Information
Hobbies: Currently a US Soccer Regional Futsal referee, Assignor, and Soccer Referee. Former US Soccer Soccer and Futsal Referee Instructor, former Northwest Ohio Soccer Officials Association Vice President, Northwest Ohio Champions League board member, former Great Lakes Futsal board member, Volunteer at the local YMCA and soccer associations, former volunteer coach with the Northwest Ohio Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Club, Previously coached high school basketball and soccer.
Timeline
Material & Transport Team Lead
Hiab USA
07.2023 - Current
Linehaul Coordinator
FedEx Ground
12.2016 - 09.2023
Assistant Facility Manager
Total Sports Complex Rossford
10.2015 - 10.2016
Planogram Clerk
Meijer
08.2009 - 02.2016
Mechanical Engineering Technology -
University of Toledo
High School Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Clay High School