James Durfee

Performance-driven Vice President with 30 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

• Achieved 10MM freight savings by completing Freight terms flipping with accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of TMS implementation and Integration.
• Supervised team of 25+ staff members.
• Achieved Multi-Business Unit SLA's through effectively helping with Centralized Freight Operations setup.
• Documented and resolved gettign a seat at the table which led to optimal cooperation and results.

• Six Sigma
• MS Project
• MS Office
• Lean Office
• TMS
• WMS
• SAP
• INFOR
• TP&E

• Retail Consumer Electronics
• Third Party Logistics
• Paper & Packaging MFG
• Motor Carrier

• Penn State BS- Logistics
• Loyola University- MBA
• Licensed ICC Practitioner
• Licensed US Customs Broker
• Certified Member –AST&L
• Certified CTB- TIA
• Six Sigma Black Belt-Expert
• Lean Trained

• Logistics Planning & Operations
• Capacity Forecasting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Organizational Development
• Sourcing and Procurement
• P&L Responsibility
• International Project Management
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Change Management Agent
• TMS software expertise

• Riverside Logistics, 15509 Fox Club Ct, Midlothian, VA, 23112, 804-335-8891, www.linkedin.com/in/jdurfee827, durfee@riversidelogs.com, 2015-01-01, now, Vice President, Business Transformation, Responsible for Strategic Plan to push revenues from $17M to $25M in the next 8 quarters. This includes implementing a MOS, and key productivity enhancements to match the capability of infra-structure with the accelerated growth pace. Developed and implemented business plans for new vertical offerings to allow for further expansion opportunities to support longer term growth
• MeadWestvaco, Unknown, Richmond, VA, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, 2006-01-01, 2015-01-01, Director, Global Supply Chain Operations, Drove the strategy and supporting tactical plans for a centralized supply chain operations group consisting of 33 shipment planning and load execution personnel, operating in Domestic and Export environments to support a $400MM logistics spend. Also led the supporting freight audit and claims team.
• Riverside Logistics, 15509 Fox Club Ct, Midlothian, VA, 23112, 804-335-8891, www.linkedin.com/in/jdurfee827, durfee@riversidelogs.com, 2004-01-01, 2006-01-01, General Manager, Transportation, Re-vitalized transportation brokerage operations for a $10M 3PL. Led sales, operations, business development and project management efforts with a staff of 6. Heavily involved with owner to develop long term strategic plan for the company’s Transportation offerings.
• Salem Logistics, Unknown, Winston Salem, NC, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, 2003-01-01, 2004-01-01, Vice President Operations, Executive Manager with 3 cross-functional teams and a staff of 12 composed of sourcing, brokerage and 3PL operations, with annual spend of $15M. Managed external supplier relationships, developed customer relationships, and participated in developing new business opportunities and programs with existing and potential customers.
• Circuit City Stores, Unknown, Richmond, VA, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, 1995-01-01, 2003-01-01, Manager Logistics Operations and Initiatives, Led 3 cross-functional teams with staff of 12 composed of expediting, cross-dock, and transportation sourcing with spend of $55M in OTR transportation and import warehouse handling >$100MM inventory.

• TMS implementation Import Consolidation
• Continuous Move setup
• Dedicated Fleet Profit
• Load Center Design
• Centralized Logistics

• Toastmasters
• APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
• TIA-Transportation Intermediaries Association. Shipper and Technology Sub Committee's

• Certified Transportation Broker (CTB), TIA - 2006
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker - 2014
• Certified 6 Sigma Black Belt- Expert Rating- 2013
• Certified Member American Society of Transportation and Logistics 1995