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