Gregory Wallace
North Kingstown
Summary
Dynamic Logistics Manager with proven success at United Distribution System Inc., enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing shipping costs through strategic contract negotiations. Skilled in transportation management systems and client relationship management, I excel in optimizing routes and fostering a productive team environment, consistently driving operational efficiency and improving service delivery.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
United Distribution System Inc.
01.1993 - Current
- Coordinated dispatching of [Number] drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
No Degree - English Literature
Saint Michaels College
Winooski, VTNo Degree - Business Management
Rhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Transportation management systems
- Freight cost estimation
- Freight coordination
- Shipment scheduling
- Distribution management
- Client relationship management
- Documentation
- Work delegation
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Shipping documentation
- Shipping and receiving
- Freight forwarding
- Route optimization
- Carrier negotiation
Timeline
Logistics Manager
United Distribution System Inc.
01.1993 - Current
No Degree - English Literature
Saint Michaels College
No Degree - Business Management
Rhode Island College
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