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Herman Shaw

Memphis,TN

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

Freight Masters Group Inc
01.2017 - Current
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
  • Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
  • Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.

Fleet Manager

Autohaulers Inc
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
  • Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
  • Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
  • Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
  • Managed employee scheduling, payroll and data collection to maximize project outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Memphis, TN
05.1999

Skills

  • Trucking Dispatching
  • Material Handling
  • Accounting Principles Knowledge
  • Inventory and Supply Logistics
  • Supply System Accounting
  • Load Planning Support
  • Document Generation
  • Shipment Monitoring
  • Workload Delegation
  • Sales and Marketing Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Database Maintenance
  • Procurement Tracking
  • Shipping Procedures
  • Business Intelligence Gathering
  • Training and Leadership
  • Quantity Checking
  • Communications
  • Stress Management
  • Logistics Understanding
  • Freight Transportation

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

Freight Masters Group Inc
01.2017 - Current

Fleet Manager

Autohaulers Inc
02.2015 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

East High School
Herman Shaw