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Jorje Millan

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Results-driven professional excelling in retail operations, sales, procurement, freight/supply chain, costing, and quality control. Over 8 years of experience in the produce perishables industry, consistently achieving success in various organizations with increasing levels of responsibility. Skilled multitasker, effectively managing multiple projects with great attention to detail in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Broker

Millan Brokering
06.2022 - Current
  • Establish and maintain network of reliable carriers and shippers
  • Negotiate freight rates and contract terms with carriers and shippers
  • Monitor carrier performance and capacity continuously to ensure efficient and reliable services
  • Coordinate and schedule pick-ups and deliveries with carriers and shippers
  • Employ transportation management systems (TMS) for tracking, reporting, and optimizing freight operations
  • Resolve issues or discrepancies arising during transportation process
  • Enforce compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and industry standards
  • Analyze market trends and data to identify new business opportunities and optimize existing freight operations
  • Cultivate strong relationships with carriers and shippers to foster long-term partnerships
  • Collaborate with internal sales and operations teams to achieve company goals and objectives
  • Achievements:
  • Secured 20% cost savings in transportation contracts within first six months, leading to $20,000 reduction in annual expenses
  • Developed new carrier network that expanded service coverage by 15%, increasing available capacity by 150 shipments.
  • Improved on-time delivery rate by 12% through proactive communication and coordination with carriers and shippers

Prop Floor Trader

SurgeTrader
01.2021 - Current

Analyze stock market fundamentals comprehensively
Interpret financial charts and assess market trends
Manage a diverse portfolio of financial assets
Optimize performance using advanced trading software
Synthesize market updates from various sources
Evaluate historical performance of trading strategies
Forecast and anticipate patterns in price fluctuations
Liaise with banks and brokers to secure loans
Monitor market trends and news to inform trading decisions
Develop and implement effective trading strategies
Manage risk and maintain disciplined trading approach
Continuously evaluate and optimize trading performance
Achievements:
Achieved a 30% average annual return on investment over two years, generating a cumulative profit of $95,000
Successfully adapted trading strategies in response to market volatility during the 2022 financial crisis, preserving 95% of portfolio value
Identified and capitalized on a high-potential stock that delivered a 250% return within 18 months

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Transportation Broker

Knight Transportation
08.2021 - 09.2022

Mentor and guide entry-level analysts, promoting professional growth

  • Optimize carrier interactions for comprehensive market coverage
  • Foster strong carrier relationships to secure consistent, high-quality capacity
  • Negotiate competitive rates based on market data
  • Communicate service disruptions proactively to account teams, collaborating on resolutions
  • Enforce carrier adherence to service and tracking expectations
  • Generate leads for carrier services
  • Encourage carrier engagement with company's online platform
  • Achievements:
  • Reduced transportation costs by 10% through strategic rate negotiation and carrier selection, saving the company $120,000 annually
  • Increased carrier compliance rate by 15% through improved communication and performance monitoring
  • Implemented a new reporting system that increased operational efficiency by 20%

Senior Produce Buyer

Peddlers Son Produce
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assess risk factors and implement strategic solutions
  • Drive growth opportunities across multiple categories to increase year-over-year revenue
  • Analyze data and report findings to management and executive teams
  • Monitor market trends, seasonal availability, pricing adjustments, sales velocity, inventory, and spoilage
  • Collaborate with executives and management to refine standard operating procedures and boost profitability
  • Support sales, marketing, planning, and operations teams
  • Lead complex, cross-functional sourcing projects
  • Negotiate and renew contracts with suppliers
  • Develop and execute commodity category plans to improve product quality and minimize spoilage
  • Achievements:
  • Reduced overall procurement costs by 8% through data-driven negotiations with suppliers, resulting in annual savings of $75,000
  • Increased revenue by 12% by identifying and introducing three new high-margin produce items that became top sellers
  • Developed supplier performance monitoring system that improved on-time deliveries by 10% and reduced spoilage by 7%

Produce Manager

Winco
10.2009 - 05.2018
  • Enforce 100% compliance to safety, sanitation, and organizational policies and procedures
  • Emphasize continual delivery of best-in-class customer service to boost patron satisfaction and retention
  • Ensure productivity and adherence to departmental policies through delivery of performance evaluations and corrective actions for workforce improvement
  • Conduct strategic scheduling of staff to achieve full department coverage and to fulfill sales objectives
  • Recognized for leadership potential resulting in six months of rigorous training and shadowing of Produce Manager
  • Achievements:
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 17% through implementation of new customer service initiatives
  • Decreased departmental shrink by 12% by implementing stricter inventory control measures and optimizing order quantities
  • Increased sales by 35% through targeted merchandising efforts and promoting high-margin products
  • Successfully trained and developed three new employees who later became key contributors to department's success
  • Completed rigorous six-month training program, resulting in promotion to Produce Manager and increased responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma -

Emmett High School
Emmett, Idaho
06.2008

Skills

  • Team Player: Collaborated on a marketing campaign that boosted sales by 20%
  • Time Management: Managed multiple projects simultaneously without missing deadlines
  • Flexible Schedule: Covered coworker's shift during critical project
  • Relationship Building: Received positive feedback for attentive approach with clients
  • Effective Communication: Presented project proposal that generated valuable input
  • Team Leadership: Led team of five to complete challenging project with high morale
  • Attention to Detail: Proofread critical reports, catching errors that impacted credibility
  • Punctual Commuter: Always arrive at work and meetings on time
  • Physical Capability: Moved heavy inventory, contributing to efficient warehouse operations
  • Basic Math Skills: Accurately handled cash transactions and balanced registers as a cashier
  • Positive Attitude: Foster a pleasant work environment and boost productivity
  • Leadership: Helped a struggling team refocus and complete a project successfully
  • Customer Service: Resolved a complex issue, resulting in a long-term client relationship and glowing review
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Created a detailed project budget using Excel, saving money in the long run

Timeline

Transportation Broker

Millan Brokering
06.2022 - Current

Transportation Broker

Knight Transportation
08.2021 - 09.2022

Prop Floor Trader

SurgeTrader
01.2021 - Current

Senior Produce Buyer

Peddlers Son Produce
05.2018 - 08.2021

Produce Manager

Winco
10.2009 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Emmett High School
Jorje Millan