Jonathan Warthin
Transportation/Logistics Professional
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Results-driven Management professional with 20 years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in transportation, planning, coordinating and executing successful distribution strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Garysburg, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Created reporting in Power BI and MS Access concerning shipments: On Time Service, Utilization and cost estimates, along with other metrics.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits and equipment utilization.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Consistently met and exceeded company and department objectives.
- Collaborated with the international accounting team to track spending against projected cost.
- Managed multiple transportation projects, ensuring successful completion of project goals and objectives.
Planning Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Garysburg, NC
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Maintained accurate records detailing all aspects of the planning process including budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
- Modified existing warehouse procedures and systems to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Worked successfully with cross functional teams to accomplish goals and correct issues related to our products, performance and service.
Planning Supervisor
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Garysburg, NC
01.2007 - 05.2018
- Created reports detailing progress on projects and tasks assigned to the executive staff.
- Developed and implemented operational plans to maximize efficiency for the Planning and Operations Teams.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within existing processes in order to increase efficiency.
- Analyzed data, identified trends, and developed solutions to improve production planning processes.
- Leveraged access and excel skills to compile data gathered from a multitude of sources and systems.
Operations Manager
United Parcel Service, UPS -Supply Chain Solutions
Greenville, SC
03.2001 - 01.2007
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling.
- Established KVI benchmarks and tracking systems.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Education
Lean Sigma Certification - Lean Sigma
Management And Strategy Institute
Financial Logistics - Logistics System
Georgia Tech - Logistics Institute
Atlanta, GAChange Management Certification - Change Management
Management And Strategy Institute
Information Systems -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCBachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
Charleston, SCSkills
- Domestic Freight Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Route Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Logistics Planning
- Logistics Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Supply Chain Distribution
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Planning Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
05.2018 - 01.2020
Planning Supervisor
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
01.2007 - 05.2018
Operations Manager
United Parcel Service, UPS -Supply Chain Solutions
03.2001 - 01.2007
Lean Sigma Certification - Lean Sigma
Management And Strategy Institute
Financial Logistics - Logistics System
Georgia Tech - Logistics Institute
Change Management Certification - Change Management
Management And Strategy Institute
Information Systems -
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
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