Joseph Biernat
St. Clair Shores
Summary
Logistics and operations professional with experience supporting high-volume material flow, shipment coordination, and performance analysis in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage outbound logistics, maintain high on-time delivery rates, and analyze KPIs to identify and resolve disruptions. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to support production schedules and ensure efficient network performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Aide 1
Macomb County Department of Roads- Permits
Mount Clemens, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinates engineering operations related to road maintenance and subdivision development.
- Performs compaction testing to verify soil density meets county specifications, ensuring roadway safety and compliance.
- Completes residential inspections regarding culvert placement, approach installation, and ditch enclosures.
- Conducts concrete testing to verify compliance with Macomb County specifications prior to roadway paving.
Global Forwarding Agent
C.H Robinson
Southfield, MI
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated relationships and collaborated with international team members and third-party agents to ensure productivity and problem-solving resolution for ocean imports.
- Tracked and managed material flow for multiple senior accounts, ensuring on-time delivery and resolving delays.
- Strategized material flow schedules and provided the most efficient shipment routes with individual steamship lines.
- Directed domestic terminal warehouse operations to secure vital storage space and ensure seamless product flow for customers.
- Calculated weight, volume, and the cost of goods being moved.
- Ensured trade compliance by managing complex commercial shipping and customs documentation for domestic and international distribution.
- Analyzed global market trends to mitigate risks and shipping disruptions.
Materials Analyst
Iroquois Industries
Warren, MI
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Optimized inventory levels and managed material and network flow strategies to support high-priority production cycles and ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Developed and executed complex internal shipping schedules to maintain compliance with General Motors delivery windows and production requirements.
- Managed complex outbound General Motors service and pre-production shipments, maintaining a 99% on-time delivery rate.
- Executed and monitored General Motors Dealer Direct service requirements, ensuring timely delivery of critical parts and supporting operational efficiency.
- Analyzed weekly logistics KPIs to evaluate network performance, proactively identifying supply gaps to maintain a 99% on-time shipping rate.
Education
Wayne State University
Skills
- Logistics & Material Flow Management
- Outbound & Network Logistics Operations
- KPI Tracking & Performance Analysis
- On-Time Delivery & Production Support
- Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- High Attention to Detail
Timeline
Engineering Aide 1
Macomb County Department of Roads- Permits
08.2022 - Current
Global Forwarding Agent
C.H Robinson
06.2021 - 08.2022
Materials Analyst
Iroquois Industries
06.2018 - 06.2021
Wayne State University