Gary Barch

• Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts resulting in increasing LTL discounts from 68-70% to 82-88%.
• Collaborated with Sales & Support Team to increase lead times on customer orders resulting in an 80% reduction in chargebacks.
• Adhered to retailers routing guides to reduce potential chargebacks by establishing relationships with their preferred carriers.
• Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
• Supported daily logistics operations by learning inventory management and tracking systems.

• Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely transportation of materials across various locations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with carriers to enhance service quality and reliability.
• Negotiated contracts with carriers, securing favorable rates and terms for the company.
• Established continuous moves for Nucor Load Center Mills which minimized empty miles for Nucor truck vendors resulting in lower transportation costs.

Managed the pipeline of parts that feeds North American Toyota Assembly Plants from suppliers to Cross Docks.

Prepared and maintained standards and measures on key operational and administrative functions.

Monitored performance of service providers by analyzing statistical data to determine process compliance as defined by customer.

Investigated noncompliance issues, determined countermeasures, and implemented solutions.

Oversaw carrier performance reviews and evaluations

Saved 30,000 miles in 2015 by consolidating the number of routes needed to support Saturday production for the Toyota Assembly Plants.

Reduced the number of assets needed to support Toyota route change by managing periodic dock schedule.

Increased productivity and asset utilization by establishing the distribution of preliminary route information which allowed beneficial changes to take place prior to final documentation.

Established driver training area to ensure process compliance as defined by Toyota,

Evaluated the cost of proposals and bids to determine pricing.

Managed and ensured proper handling and care of existing accounts.

Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.

• Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
• Developed and expanded existing customer sales by one million dollars in 4 years.
• Maintained service levels of 98% annually.

• Directed logistics operations to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce costs.
• Evaluated vendor performance regularly, fostering partnerships that improved service levels and reduced expenses.
• Collaborated with other departments, aligning goals to improve overall company performance.
• Increased revenue by 5% annually by negotiating rates with carriers and manufacturers.
• Maintained service levels on 98%

• Managed communication between carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
• Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
• Increased service levels from 95% to 99% annually by revamping the shunt operation,
• Reduced deadhead by 12% by completing an average of 50 daily outbound calls.