Justin Barnes
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Adept logistics professional with 14+ years experience in deconstructing, planning, and developing processes in order to promote improvements to operational functions and implementation. Excellent relationship-building, organizational and project management skills with a focus on overcoming technical challenges and implementing successful resolutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Ground Product Owner
TOC Logistics
08.2020 - Current
- Be the SME for all domestic transportation for TOC's business unit including, FTL, LTL, drayage, and warehousing.
- Continually identify lanes for operational and yield improvements and implement change where necessary.
- Solicit bids for contracted freight and negotiate rates on individual lanes with carriers. Successful negotiations this year are projected to save the company $500k in cost.
- Set and monitor KPIs for carriers and report on their performance to operational management.
- Implemented the use of a VRM platform and carrier database with a built in cross functional tool for identifying carrier fit based on performance, equipment, and lane.
- Routinely screen, procure, contract, and meet with carriers to determine quality and company fit based on commonly prerequisites.
International Specialist
TOC Logistics
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinate the import of customer freight into the US via steamship and air while maintaining excellent customer service and high levels of communication.
- Execute load plans and quickly adapt to customers’ needs providing them with quality solutions.
- Monitor and maintain P&L for each customer as they relate to the business unit.
Operational Manager
Celadon Trucking
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Led 18 people to balance equipment utilization and customer freight coverage and developed KPIs to reduce loss. .
- Monitored each employees strengths and weaknesses and provided training and support to improve work capabilities.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Spearhead international equipment compliance efforts helping to maintain DOT inspections, repairs, and rental equipment returns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville, IN11.2005
Public Speaking And Communication
Theocratic Ministry School
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Problem Resolution
- Management
- Risk Management
- Key Relationship Development
- Team Meetings
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Change Control Processes
- Process Design
- Product Development and Launch
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Monitoring and Reporting
Timeline
Domestic Ground Product Owner
TOC Logistics
08.2020 - Current
International Specialist
TOC Logistics
04.2019 - 08.2020
Operational Manager
Celadon Trucking
01.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Public Speaking And Communication
Theocratic Ministry School
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