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John Arriaga

John Arriaga

Houston

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Logistics Coordinator with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale transportation, supply chain, and operations initiatives across domestic and international markets. Proven expertise in cost reduction, vendor negotiations, team leadership, ERP systems, and process improvement. Adept at managing multimillion-dollar budgets and high-volume shipments while fostering collaborative, high-performing teams.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

Continental Carbon Company
Houston
01.2023 - Current
  • Direct logistics operations for 100+ monthly rail and truck shipments across multiple plants, ensuring efficiency and compliance with routing and rate structures.
  • Reduced transportation costs by 15% through vendor renegotiations, interchange analysis, and distribution optimization.
  • Manage $5M annual budget, producing KPI reports to track service levels, improve distribution visibility, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Developed procedures for ERP/TMS data accuracy, increasing shipment tracking reliability and decision-making speed.
  • Partner with suppliers, carriers, and plant stakeholders to resolve issues and improve distribution planning performance.

Logistics Manager

Cameron (A Schlumberger Company)
Houston
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw logistics planning for 14 U.S. plants, coordinating oversized freight and high-value shipments up to $100M.
  • Controlled $12M domestic freight spend, reducing costs by 30% through improved routing policies and contract negotiations.
  • Integrated SAP and ERP systems into logistics planning workflows, enhancing shipment visibility, compliance, and distribution execution.
  • Collaborated with procurement, engineering, and operations to align logistics planning with project and contractual requirements.
  • Implemented standardized procedures for work authorization, dispatching, and expediting to streamline operations.

Director of Logistics

KBR
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Directed multimodal logistics for 6 U.S. military bases in war zones, leading 150+ staff and 500+ subcontractors.
  • Designed and enforced logistics policies covering routing, distribution, and compliance, improving consistency and reducing risk.
  • Negotiated service contracts with carriers and suppliers while managing KPIs to ensure adherence to distribution standards.
  • Implemented ERP-based logistics tracking systems, enhancing operational accuracy, accountability, and supply chain resilience.
  • Oversaw transportation, housing, and distribution of critical materials in complex, high-risk environments.

Education

Project Management Certificate -

Villanova University
01.2010

Associate of Science -

The Art Institute of Houston
01.2000

Skills

  • Logistics and distribution planning
  • Policy development and implementation
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching and development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Rates and route management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Compliance management
  • ERP and TMS systems
  • SAP and Oracle expertise
  • KPI reporting
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Budget oversight
  • Strategic supplier partnerships

Accomplishments

  • Reduced freight costs by 15% at Continental Carbon through optimized vendor agreements and routing strategies.
  • Improved logistics efficiency by 30% at Cameron, managing $12M+ spend through policy standardization and ERP integration.
  • Successfully supervised large, diverse teams in international, high-volume, and high-risk supply chain environments.
  • Implemented ERP/TMS-driven distribution processes, improving accuracy, compliance, and operational reporting.

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

Continental Carbon Company
01.2023 - Current

Logistics Manager

Cameron (A Schlumberger Company)
01.2012 - 01.2016

Director of Logistics

KBR
01.2004 - 01.2011

Project Management Certificate -

Villanova University

Associate of Science -

The Art Institute of Houston
John Arriaga
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