Jamie Kelly
Belvidere,IL
Summary
At KJK Logistics, I excelled as a Logistics Specialist, leveraging my expertise in contract negotiation and team leadership to enhance operational efficiencies and client satisfaction. I successfully negotiated optimal carrier rates, fostered robust vendor and customer relationships, and directed team activities, significantly contributing to the company's objectives and budget adherence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
KJK Logistics
Rockford, IL
09.2018 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for optimal pricing on transportation services.
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders like customers, suppliers, distributors.
- Developed strong rapport through effective client needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that align with company objectives.
- Logged, processed, and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
- Assigned tasks and projects to team members based on their experience level and skillset.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, safety regulations and applicable laws.
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Negotiated rates with carriers to optimize efficiency in shipping processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting any problems that may arise during the delivery process.
- Monitored and organized logistics documents, bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Monitored freight costs to ensure compliance with company budget guidelines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Managed inbound and outbound delivery schedules for optimal flow of goods.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
- Maintained accurate records of all deliveries using automated systems or manual documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Belvidere, IL06-2001
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Supply chain management
- Customer relationship management
- Vendor management
- Delivery coordination
- Transportation planning
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Resolving problems
- Carrier negotiation
- Shipment coordinating
- Overseeing deliveries
- Team oversight
- Team building
- Client relations
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
KJK Logistics
09.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
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