Twenty three years of experience in logistics and transportation, including logistical planning, driving, and corporate relocations. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to meet deadlines and accomplish project objectives. Proficient computer skills: Omnitracs, XRS, Roadnet Technologies, Xata and MS Office.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Route Planner
Sysco Foods
04.2019 - Current
Responsible for managing Roadnet routing database, to efficiently route trucks and maintain customer information such as delivery address, customer notes, alarm codes, and lock box codes
Schedule an average of 425 routes and 319,000 cases per week with vehicles, ranging from tractor trailers, straight trucks and vans to customers throughout NC and SC. All routes must be scheduled with a 93% ontime.
Confirm that routes comply with all DOT regulations of gross weight and driver’s hours of service and that all routes meet transportation goals
Work with Supply Chain department, on scheduling back hauls, for incoming products needed for deliveries
Meet weekly with Sales Management, on adding new customers to existing routes, to ensure deliveries are made during the requested delivery windows
Coordinate with sales department on off scheduled deliveries, for customers with special events and back ordered items
Maintain Sysco trailer loaner program, for customers that are in need of a refrigerated trailer, for special events. Review all trailer lease forms and ensure that customers meet all Sysco insurance requirements.
Meet with transportation management weekly, to coordinate routing schedule, to ensure all routes are covered and to discuss any ongoing challenges
Transportation Supervisor
DHL Supply Chain
05.2018 - 04.2019
Responsible for the dispatching over eighty-five drivers, that deliver to over four hundred General Motor dealerships throughout four states
Monitor driver’s start times, to ensure that all deliveries stay on schedule throughout the day
Schedule service repairs and PM’s for over three hundred trailers and ninety trucks, with nine Ryder facilities
Coordinate driver’s vacations and other appointments, to ensure that adequate staffing is available and if needed, schedule temporary drivers to complete deliveries
Review daily reports in XRS and Ortec, for delivery scanning, speeding, truck idle time and on time delivery
Train new drivers for delivery and shuttle positions, training includes; issuing written test, delivery simulation and driver road test
Work with warehouse management, on late add-on orders and misplaced orders
Dispatch Supervisor
Zenith Freight Lines
08.2017 - 05.2018
Responsible for the dispatching thirty-two drivers, to customers in over fifteen states
Monitor driver’s hours, to ensure that deliveries, pick-ups and backhauls are made on time
Work with customer service and planning departments, on late add-on orders, damaged shipments and customer delivery issues
Schedule daily Amazon pick-ups and communicate with Amazon Customer Care Team, on all orders not ready for pick-up
Arrange and negotiate backhauls with brokers such as, CH Robinson, Coyote Logistics, etc
Work with Safety Department, on scheduling drivers license and dot physical renewals, to certify that all drivers are compliant with all DOT, federal, state and local law/regulations
Coordinate driver’s vacations and other appointments, to ensure that adequate staffing is available to complete all customer orders
Operations Supervisor
Cardinal Logistics Management
01.2015 - 08.2017
Responsible for the routing, dispatching drivers, to customers such as, Tyson Foods, S&D Coffee etc
Ensure that all drivers are compliant with all DOT, federal, state and local law/regulations
Manage equipment availability and maintenance of tractor and trailers, to meet PM compliance goal of95% and to maintain uninterrupted service
Ensure sufficient staffing levels are met, to handle all customer requirements and that deliveries are made within timed windows
Meet quarterly with drivers to discuss any ongoing issues and complete current company safety training
Daily duties also include; contacting customers for appointment delivery times, work with plant management and customer service, on loading schedules, complete repair invoicing, etc
Transportation Route Planner
Fresenius USA Manufacturing
09.2010 - 12.2014
Utilize Xata and Roadnet applications, to efficiently route and track deliveries of pharmaceutical medical supplies and equipment, to insure established on fleet goal of93% and the four-hour delivery time window goal of92% are both met
Collaborate and communicate with customer service and customers, on problems such as damaged product, shortages and other discrepancies
Confirm that routes comply with DOT regulations of gross weight and driver’s hours of service
Work closely with warehouse supervisors, to verify the total freight volume and correct number of drivers needed
Complete daily task and maintenance in Roadnet, such as adding and updating customer information, retrieve driver performances and shipping cost analysis reports