Jerry Bowman Jr
Olivette,MO
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the distribution business, specializing in the food and beverage industry. I have gained extensive knowledge and expertise. Throughout my career, I excelled in various roles, from driving and delivering to effectively managing a team of 80+ drivers and 6 supervisors in a Fortune 500 company. My unwavering commitment to perfection has always been my driving force. Known for exceptional attention to detail, as I firmly believe it is the key to achieving desired outcomes. Guided by the mindset, 'If you want to achieve something, then aim for something.' This mindset has guided me throughout my career, leading to decisive commitments and ultimate success in all endeavors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
Sysco
St. Louis, MO
04.2021 - Current
- I handle the daily work and safety of roughly 80 delivery drivers and 6 transportation supervisors, routing personnel and other associates
- I ensure that management staff is effectively managing the day-to-day delivery activities, including but not limited to Delivery Associate adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service
- I ensure Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e
- DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate
- I manage labor hours, travel, fuel, and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies
- I prepare work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed
- I oversee the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department
- I coordinate required repairs with proper departments as necessary
- I check the effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established key performance indicators (KPI) and Sales/customer satisfaction goals are met
- I suggest efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of delivery changes
- I observe the utilization of delivery services by reviewing the coordination of backhaul functions and other routing/scheduling activities to increase the profitability of all delivery services
- I communicate with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues
- I visit customer locations and meet with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty
- I establish the use and updating of productivity and routing software systems
- I preserve associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings
- I maintain an ongoing interaction
- I keep open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures
- I monitor associate morale
- I submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
- I interpret, train, and consistently enforce Company policies and procedures (i.e
- CBA and company policies as it relates to the CBA)
- I coordinate efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections
- I make recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required (with experience in a CBA environment)
- I execute management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations
- I perform the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (as I am qualified)
Driver/ Warehouse
Lohr Distributing
St. Louis, MO
03.2011 - 11.2017
- Driver duties: Driving either tractor trailer or bay truck
- Obtain route info check product inventory on truck
- Pre - trip truck to verify safe for driving
- Manage beer inventory throughout the day to meet customers needs
- Manage all invoices for financial and accounting reasons
- Turn truck in at end of day along with all paperwork
- Warehouse duties: Unload trucks
- Make sure all beer is properly rotated for quality assurance
- Go on pickups getting numerous local craft beers from their location
- I'm a hard-working, self starting individual
- I strive for perfection in whatever it is I do, while be organized and paying attention to detail
Sales Support Director/POS Mgr
Major Brands Premium Beverage Dist, Inc
St. Louis, MO
03.2001 - 02.2011
- Responsible for managing and maintaining the warehouse and all of its contents
- In charge of moving point of sale merchandise in and out
- Responsible for handling damaged product and issuing appropriate credit
- Had to maintain an excellent relationship with all levels of sales, and suppliers to appropriately serve the customer
- Responsible for general inter-office duties such as shipping and receiving, supply ordering, and company mail
- Responsible for the support of all aspects of sales.(e.g
- POS re guests, merchandising assistance, display building and much more.)
Education
Hospitality/ Restaurant Management -
Forest Park Community College
01.1996
Skills
- Class A CDL
- Forklift Certified
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Logistics
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Supply chain
- Driving
- Tractor-trailer
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Computer skills
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse management
- Quality assurance
- Operations management
Certification
- CDL, 06/01/23
- CDL A, 06/01/23
- Forklift Certification, 06/01/23
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Sysco
04.2021 - Current
Driver/ Warehouse
Lohr Distributing
03.2011 - 11.2017
Sales Support Director/POS Mgr
Major Brands Premium Beverage Dist, Inc
03.2001 - 02.2011
Hospitality/ Restaurant Management -
Forest Park Community College