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Joel Wilder
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Joel Wilder

Transportation Logistics Manager
Locust Grove,GA

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Summary

Dynamic Operations & Transportation Manager with a proven track record at Kuehne + Nagel, driving profitability through strategic budgeting and P&L oversight. Expert in rate negotiations and staff development, achieving significant operational improvements. Recognized for enhancing customer relationships and ensuring compliance, delivering results that consistently exceed expectations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations & Transportation Manager - Southeast

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2016 - Current
  • Lead operational strategy and execution for domestic transportation, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and customer-focused operations.
  • Partner with regional leadership to establish new domestic transportation departments across multiple K+N facilities.
  • Trained and developed 30+ staff members on procedures, compliance, and carrier management.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L; implement process improvements that enhanced profitability.
  • Negotiate carrier rates (FTL, LTL, flatbed, step-deck) and secure competitive contracts.
  • Recipient of Top Performing Domestic Transportation Award (2018 & 2019).

Logistics Operations Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2007 - 12.2016
  • Transformed monthly losses of $5,000 into annual profits exceeding $200,000 through operational restructuring.
  • Directed daily operations in dispatch, billing, and financial oversight to ensure efficiency.
  • Negotiated competitive carrier rates for trans-border shipments among U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Implemented workflow modifications that enhanced space utilization and equipment efficiency.
  • Supervised warehouse staff, providing training and guidance on best practices.
  • Managed daily logistics operations to ensure timely deliveries and inventory control.
  • Coordinated transportation schedules to optimize shipping routes and reduce delays.

Terminal Manager

Wabash Valley Transportation
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Managed terminal operations, driver performance, and compliance with DOT standards.
  • Directed recruiting, training, and retention of drivers and staff.
  • Oversaw profitability, approved hiring/terminations, and monitored P&L.
  • Visited customer sites to reinforce compliance and strengthen client relationships.

Domestic Operations Supervisor

DHL Danzas Air & Ocean
01.2001 - 12.2005
  • Supervised daily operations, dispatch, and carrier rate negotiations.
  • Implemented dock check-in/check-out system to improve efficiency.
  • Certified in Hazmat (IATA); trained teams on Logis & FMS systems.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call support for domestic transportation services.

Education

Naval Air Traffic Control School - Air Traffic Control

NATCC School
Millington
12-1993

Associate's Degree - General Studies

Gordon College
Barnesville, GA
03-1993

Skills

  • Strategic operations management
  • Transportation management
  • Budgeting and P&L oversight
  • Dispatch coordination
  • Rate negotiations and RFQs
  • Staff training and development
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Performance optimization

Education And Professional Development

  • Associate's Degree, Gordon College
  • Military Leadership Courses, Certificate
  • Naval Air Traffic Control School, Certificate
  • Navy Good Conduct Award
  • Ongoing annual customer service, supervisor, and managerial training

Timeline

Operations & Transportation Manager - Southeast

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2016 - Current

Logistics Operations Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2007 - 12.2016

Terminal Manager

Wabash Valley Transportation
01.2005 - 12.2007

Domestic Operations Supervisor

DHL Danzas Air & Ocean
01.2001 - 12.2005

Naval Air Traffic Control School - Air Traffic Control

NATCC School

Associate's Degree - General Studies

Gordon College

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