Experienced Logistics Specialist fluent with supply chain, inventory management, business reporting and logistics software. Proficient in validating inventory, coordinating deliveries and managing documentation. Excellent communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities. Eager for opportunities to increase productivity and client satisfaction. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
XPO
02.2021 - Current
Supervised over 100 team members, ensuring efficient operations.
Managed dock operations, handling over 1 million pounds of inbound and outbound freight daily.
Verified and filed all Bill of Ladings to maintain accurate records.
Oversaw 50+ drivers, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries and pickups, with proper documentation.
Dispatched drivers on schedule to meet pickup deadlines and customer expectations.
Managed customer service, addressing client needs promptly and effectively.
Lead Coordinator II
Bob Evans Distribution Center
07.2019 - 12.2020
Work with the Bob Evans Sales Customer Service Department planning 'less than truckload' (LTL) and 'full truckload' (FTL) shipments to BEF Foods and Bob Evans Transportation Customers.
Leverages multiple systems to input and interpret fronthaul and backhaul shipment attributes.
Optimizes shipment plans by taking into account appointment schedules, driver hours of service, freight mix, and equipment constraints.
Finds and secures backhaul freight from shippers. Freight may originate at a BEF facility or at another shipper’s warehouse.
Schedules the pickup and delivery appointments for BEF customer shipments.
Schedules the pickup and delivery of backhauls with brokers, shippers, and receivers.
Communicates pickup and delivery schedules with drivers.
Initiates the Over, Short, and Damaged claim process for delivery discrepancies.
Coordinates solutions with drivers, shippers, and brokers when problems arise such as missing loads, missed pickups, and missed deliveries.
Logistics Specialist
United States Air Force
02.2014 - 02.2019
Receive, verify and process; general, classified, hazardous, explosive and nuclear weapon related material into base supply chain.
Classifies, routes, and rates domestic and exports shipments of hazardous, general supplies and equipment via air, ground, water, and rail.
Selects legally applicable mode of transportation and origin carrier, based on priority of shipment or required delivery date, and most economical rate by various modes of transportation in accordance with carrier published tariffs.
Traffic Manager
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 06.2016
Coordinated large scale logistics operations at seaports in foreign countries. While maintaining strong working relationships with foreign customs.
Managed material management activities and systems involved in requirement determination, inventory control, storage and issue of supplies and equipment.
Operated 10k AT forklift and large machinery with specialized attachments to move sea vans of Air Force cargo.
Skills
Time Management (6 years)
Team Management (3 years)
Inventory Management (5 years)
Microsoft (6 years)
OSHA (5 years)
HAZMAT (4 years)
Forklift (4 years)
Inventory Control (5 years)
Safety (5 years)
Procurement (5 years)
Logistics (6 years)
Management (4 years)
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: US Air Force
Rank: E-4/ Logistics Specialist
February 2014 to February 2019
Honorable Discharge
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ability to learn on the fly
Hands on learner
Skilled in the proper use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper safety techniques to prevent accidents