J. Brandon Addison
Chicago,IL
Summary
Efficient transportation logistics professional well-versed in management with large facility experience. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a talent for problem resolution. Logistics Manager with over 10 years overseeing operations, transportation, distribution and logistics. Trained facilitator with outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mercury Service Advisor
TMBC
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
- Handled customer issues with confidence, using complex problem solving to provide effective resolution.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Exceeding performance Goals
Director of Fleet and Facilities
Brunswick
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed Multiple Locations with 90+ assets Milwaukee & Chicago
- Scheduled Maintenance (Mercury & Yamaha) and PMCS on all equipment
- Monitored Dock workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Director Of Logistics
Christ Panos Foods Corporation - Itasca, IL
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Director of Logistics, Local and Regional Divisions
- Assessed each Divisions performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve transportation costs
- Negotiated with Penske & Ryder tractor lease agreements
- Food Safety Qualified (SQF and FSMA trained)
- TMS Systems (Samsara, Roadnet, Verizon Connect, Omnitracs, Geotab)
- BFC, SAP, AS400
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs
- KPI and Utilization reporting
Transportation Manager
Animal Supply Company
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions
- Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements
- Saved $100K by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing Transportation problems
- Resolved driver culture problems, improved operations and provided exceptional delivery and customer support
Terminal Manager
Black Horse Carriers
7 2014 - 01.2018
- Terminal Manager at Aldi Distribution North America Headquarters
- Achieved 99% on-time shipment rate
- Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team to include, P&L, SIRs, Vehicle expenditures and all KPI's
- Increased revenue 9% in 2016 and 2017
- Coordinated and monitored maintenance and repair of 300+ company vehicles
Education
Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland University College
M-Tek -
Mercury University
Beaver Dam, WI04.2023
Skills
- Superior Transportation Management skills
- Fleet Contracts and 3rd Party Lease Expert
- Managing Multi Divisions
- Performance & Safety Driven
- Extensive FSMA & SQF training and facility certification knowledge
- Expert DOT and FMCSR data and laws
- Entree, AS400, TMW, BFC, SAP, Tableau & Acumatica data systems & Office Programs
- TMS Management Software's (Expert Level Samsara, Roadnet, Verizon Connect, Omnitracs, Drivecam, Cortex & Ibright)
- Superior Driver retention and recruiting
- Problem Solver
Military
U.S Army Reserve-Military Police, Troy, OH
1992 - 1994U.S. Army 19D Reconnaissance Scout E-3, Bad Hersfeld, Germany
1990 - 1992 Conducted Mounted and ground reconnaissance during Desert Storm Geographic map interpretation during tactical missions Military Awards: Bronze Star, Army Accommodation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Metal, multiple ARCOMs
Timeline
Mercury Service Advisor
TMBC
04.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Fleet and Facilities
Brunswick
08.2020 - 04.2022
Director Of Logistics
Christ Panos Foods Corporation - Itasca, IL
08.2018 - 03.2020
Transportation Manager
Animal Supply Company
01.2018 - 08.2018
Terminal Manager
Black Horse Carriers
7 2014 - 01.2018
Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland University College
M-Tek -
Mercury University
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