James Kerr
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Professional logistics specialist with comprehensive experience in supply chain management, inventory control, and process optimization. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing operational needs, and focused on achieving tangible results. Skilled in data analysis, project management and carrier relations, ensuring seamless logistics operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Analyst
Nalco Company
03.2018 - Current
- Responsibilities include daily processing of production batches & packaged goods; the creation & planning of shipments of over 2 million LBS/Mo of hazmat products while considering raw material delivery schedule, production schedule, carrier capacity, DG regulations and customer needs
- Mid-term planning involved tracking of material at various points of the production process, securing various methods of transportation (LTL/TL/local fleet/expedited), managing warehouse inventory levels of packaging types and helping to plan labor to meet the needs of the business
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics (LTL)
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Under strict cutoff times, helped to plan and supervise operations of the FAC shift of a high-volume LTL facility, averaging 2.1 million lbs
- Of freight nightly
- While directing a mix of 20+ domicile and non-domicile drivers, helped to maximize facility profitability through such methods as high trailer cube count, low freight staging, and efficient freight diversions
Operations Support Supervisor/OS&D Administrator
Integrity Retail Distribution
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Investigated, analyzed and implemented corrective action for OS&D issues including causes, patterns and final resolution and accountability - Process settlement charge-backs after OS&D investigation
- Supervised operational support personnel
- Processed all customer claims and related documents within time requirements and review them for completeness
Equipment Control
Pacific 9 Transportation
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Responsible for daily tracking of hundreds of empty shipping containers as well as verifying returns to port terminals
- Reinforced high company standard of communication through correspondence with dozens of customers and shipping partners daily
Education
BA - Economics
CSULB
01-2014
Skills
- Proficient in SAP
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Logistics optimization
- Warehouse management
- Freight management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Load planning
- Order fulfillment
- Transportation management
- Route optimization
- Production packaging
- Production Process Adherence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Logistics Analyst
Nalco Company
03.2018 - Current
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics (LTL)
10.2016 - 02.2018
Operations Support Supervisor/OS&D Administrator
Integrity Retail Distribution
04.2015 - 08.2016
Equipment Control
Pacific 9 Transportation
02.2013 - 04.2015
BA - Economics
CSULB
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