Harry J. Cobb

Seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with a proven track record at Schweid and Sons, enhancing service levels and reducing transportation costs by 25% through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Expert in demand forecasting and process improvement, adept at driving operational efficiencies and profitability.

• System Planner, New Cold, McDonough, GA, 12/31/23, Present, Oversee the planning and coordination of activities such as stock, resources, products as required for the logistical process to proceed smoothly in order to deliver clients’ orders and business needs expectations., Ensure picking, loading and unloading activities are completed in a timely manner., Create a smooth flow of product in and out of the high bay., Control and coordinate all activities associated with dispatching goods from the high bay in line with customer requirements., Confirm all customer orders are received.
• Logistics Planner & Inventory Control, Schweid and Sons, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/16, 12/31/23, Oversee forecasting and packing schedules to ensure adequate supply chain and inventory levels for order fulfillment., Collaborated with vendors to swiftly resolve operational issues and enhance service levels., Manage inventory reporting data, addressing excesses, shortages, slow-moving, obsolete, and end-of-life items, as well as waste reduction., Achieved customer delivery requirements by assessing and optimizing shipment consolidation and cost-effective transportation methods., Negotiated competitive freight rates and served as primary liaison for third-party packing and logistics vendors across multiple facilities., Engaged with senior leadership to identify operational enhancements, resulting in 25% reduction in transportation costs through lane consolidation., Implemented proactive inventory management strategy based on daily production, effectively reducing on-hand inventory costs.
• Operations Manager, C & L Logistics and Transportation LLC, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/07, 12/31/15, Guided and oversaw daily operations of 4PL logistics company, assuming leadership role, resulting in streamlined processes and improved efficiency., Supervised team of fifty logistics employees and managed logistics systems efficiently to ensure seamless operations and on-time deliveries., Championed an ISO certification initiative to enhance operational standards., Directed the management and development of all company processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and optimizing overall performance., Achieved 40 percent increase in profits by introducing new lines of business, including order fulfillment.
• Owner, Pakmail Centers of America, Atlanta, GA
• Outside Commercial & Homeowners Property Claims Adjustor, The Hartford Insurance, Atlanta, GA
• Air Cargo Specialist, United States Air Force