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Julius Serrano

Need it Now Delivers
Central Islip,NY
12
years of professional experience

Account Manager with extensive expertise in logistics and freight brokerage, boasting a proven track record of strategic business development and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional skills in managing large-scale accounts, optimizing logistics operations, and leveraging advanced software to enhance efficiency. Committed to driving growth and fostering strong partnerships, with a keen eye for innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

Work History

Logistics Account Manager/Freight Broker

5 Years 3 Months
Need it Now Delivers | 04.2021 - Current
  • Manage Lowes account, overseeing 70,000+ orders from tender to completion, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Increase partnership with Lowes by 53% through strategic business development.
  • Supervise Harbor Freight account, handling 431+ jobs since Aug 2021, generating $99K profit margin.
  • Lead DF YOUNG account, managing home deliveries for medical equipment, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Expert in logistics software including Comet, Dispatch Track, XCELERATOR, and Pallet.

Crew Scheduler

1 Year
B3H Corporation | 01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed and placed all travel needs for company personnel and flight crew.
  • Interacted with flight operations, pilot and flight attendant crew members, and the chief pilot; coordinated with dispatchers to resolve daily operational issues involving pilot and flight attendant crew members.
  • Oversaw the scheduling department to ensure employees were compliant with the requirements.
  • Created schedules and bid lines for flight crew members:
  • Led 9-member scheduling shop; responsible for creating and maintaining a 24/7/365 RPA pilot schedule for 150 aircrew personnel.
  • Managed 1.5K personnel leave/TDY days during 24/7 flight ops; ensured 100% manning accountability for 12K flight hours.
  • Rapidly implemented pandemic flight schedule; managed 150 aircrew for 3 months, enabling continued 24/7 ops/6K flight hours
  • Strategically scheduled 3K flight hours, 400 Training Hours, 250 TDY days per month.

Logistics Planner

6 Years
U.S. Air Force | 04.2014 - 04.2020

Logistics & Deployment Leadership

  • Directed comprehensive logistics planning, shipping/receiving projects, and cradle-to-grave operations for global air, ground, and sea transportation supporting Air Force mission requirements, including coordination of flights, freight, and ships from planning through execution.
  • Served as 563 RQG Logistics Plans Liaison; single-handedly processed all commander requirements for rescue operations at Nellis AFB while managing deployment/redeployment planning, Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) taskings, and movements for 23 units, 13 GSUs, and 1 Numbered Air Force.
  • Executed Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment planning and execution for 11,000 personnel across six wings, two bases, and the USAF Warfare Center; maintained LOGMOD database supporting 526 cargo Unit Type Codes and 121 user accounts.

Acquisition, Contracting & Vendor Management

  • Facilitated acquisition contracts and strategically procured goods/services from diverse suppliers (legal, finance, medical, supply, civil engineering, security, transportation, etc.) to sustain mission operations.
  • Negotiated price, technical requirements, and contractual obligations with suppliers and customers, ensuring mutual understanding of support deliverables and timely financial settlements.

Process Improvement & Training

  • Advised senior leadership on budget, resource management, and operational process improvements, optimizing efficiency, financial objectives, and resource utilization.
  • Led Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) training program; identified 58 new Points of Contact, conducted initial training for 36 commanders, and increased program compliance by 45% across 192 UDMs.
  • Managed Information Technology Equipment Custodian (ITEC) program; redesigned Logistics Plans office Command and Control layout and developed/deployed employee survey for 158 personnel to assess HR cultural compatibility and talent impact.

Readiness & Reporting

  • Updated and maintained the Air and Space Expeditionary Reporting Tool (ART) for 1,700 Unit Type Codes with 96 unit monitors; delivered monthly readiness status reports to Wing leadership.
  • Oversaw Wing deployment execution processes for PACAF and local exercises; identified and implemented key process improvements while organizing equipment, technology, and personnel shipments for Air Force units worldwide.

Education

Bachelors of Applied Science - Business Marketing

Grand Canyon University

Associates - Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Community College of the Air Force

MBA - Finance

Molloy University | Hempstead, NY | 02-2027

Skills

Logistics
Management
Planning
Analysis
Coordination
Freight Broker
Scheduler
Program Management
Training & Education
Research & Analysis
Project Lead
3PL Account Manager
Management & Supervision
Security Management
Data Entry
Application Specialist
Acquisition
3PL (Third Party Logistics)
Microsoft Office Experience
Invoicing

LINKS

LinkedIn

Timeline

Logistics Account Manager/Freight Broker

Need it Now Delivers
04.2021 - CurrentRead More

Crew Scheduler

B3H Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More

Logistics Planner

U.S. Air Force
04.2014 - 04.2020Read More

Community College of the Air Force

Associates from Supply Chain & Logistics Management
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Grand Canyon University

Bachelors of Applied Science from Business Marketing
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Molloy University

MBA from Finance
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Julius Serrano