Jason Berman
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Internal Logistics Manager
DSM-Firmenich
01.2023 - Current
- Led logistics processes across the company, including but not limited to inbound raw materials, outbound finished products, internal warehousing and inventory control
- Led inventory accuracy project to reducing delays due to stock outs from 60% In Stock Accuracy to 95% In stock accuracy
- Implemented site wide kitting project, reducing total internal deliveries 75% and increasing production velocity (orders per day) 10% for a $10+ mil annualized impact on revenue
- Developed budgeted and solicited bids/proposals/quotes for supplies, materials, staffing, warehouse and transport needs, ensuring that scope met production targets and budgets
- Oversaw the planning, direction and resources necessary for manufacturing ingredient products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Logistics Manager
Sugaright
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Established and managed logistics processes across the company, including but not limited to inbound raw materials, outbound finished products, consumables and project cargo’s
- Identify and vet new carrier opportunities, providing additional capacity options at cost effective rates
- Served additional purpose of inspiring negotiations for long term agreements with existing carriers to maintain their annual shipment volume
- Ensure sufficient capacity to support both regional customer demand as well as local plant production
- Review and report monthly freight performance vs budget, presenting to key leadership and recommending addressing any items that are out of balance
- Work with sales to ensure all potential contracts are built with accurate freight costs
- Develop annual budgets freight budgets, auditing performance monthly and identifying freight P&L opportunities, suggesting corrective action to local plant teams when required.
Purchasing Expeditor
REDCOM Design and Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Architects and Finance to provide full support for proposal and project execution, with the explicit goal of exceeding customer expectations and maximizing project profitability
- Lead Development of organizations standard procurement process for all projects, small project, maintenance and any other procurement activities including but not limited to subcontractor agreements, master service agreements and material supply agreements
- Review contractual obligations to prepare requisitions, scopes of work, invitations to bid, RFQ’s, RFP’s and address and address and close all Requests for Information
- Ensure all purchases and contracts are made within budgetary constraints, including savings of up to 33% below budget for high value purchases (budgets of $500k or higher)
- Develop annual volume & pricing agreements with commodity suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reduce price risk.
Logistics Manager
Evapco-BLCT Dry Cooling, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Quality and Finance to provide full support for proposal and project execution, with the explicit goal of exceeding customer expectations
- Evaluate vendor bids, negotiate pricing & terms and conditions, and issue purchase orders once firm agreements are reached
- Drive cost reduction processes, including recognizing when economies of scale, master freight agreements, volume discounts, and lower cost shipping lanes/transit times could be utilized
- Reduce shipping costs per project by an avg of $750k while maintaining required level of vendor performance and maintaining overall service level to all stakeholders
- Eliminate all tariff exposure for projects in Mexico including cargo’s originating in China, Vietnam, and India (net savings exceeding $1 million dollars)
- Analyze various transport methods based on project and client needs, including containerized ocean transport, oversized cargo’s break bulk ocean/over the road transport, barge transport, rail, air, truck load and LTL
- Model information and present to sales and/or project time most cost effective option
- Develop and manage vendor relationships to ensure full support by all parties during project execution
- Evaluate supplier production schedules and progress reports to verify order production is in line with requirements, verify any sub vendors comply with sustainability and quality plans
- Set and manage corrective action plans for any non‐compliant schedules
- Manage freight forwarders/ocean carriers/3PL’s to ensure that all shipping activities (bookings, sailing schedules, customs clearance, rail/drayage to site and return to port) are completed in the most expeditious and cost‐effective method possible
- Manage client relationship relating to delivery of material/procurement/materials management activities, ensuring delivery of material support client’s requirements.
Education
M.B.A. –Finance and Operations Management -
Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business
New York, NY01.2015
M.S. ‐International Transportation Management -
State University of New York Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY01.2009
B.S. ‐ International Transportation & Trade -
State University of New York Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY01.2008
Skills
- SAP
- MES
- MS Office
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visio
- ERP/SCM (Material Management Systems) software including Sage Timberline, QA Software QDMS / QMS modules, Doclink, Adept, Computer Ease, Field Ease and Building Connected
- Logistics Database Management
- Process Monitoring
- Transportation management systems
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Procedure Development
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Sr. Internal Logistics Manager
DSM-Firmenich
01.2023 - Current
Logistics Manager
Sugaright
01.2020 - 01.2023
Purchasing Expeditor
REDCOM Design and Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
Logistics Manager
Evapco-BLCT Dry Cooling, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
M.B.A. –Finance and Operations Management -
Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business
M.S. ‐International Transportation Management -
State University of New York Maritime College
B.S. ‐ International Transportation & Trade -
State University of New York Maritime College
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