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MILITARY SERVICE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Justin Sperl

Springfield,OH

Summary

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
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills

Timeline

Logistics Specialist

XPO
02.2021 - Current

Lead Coordinator II

Bob Evans Distribution Center
07.2019 - 12.2020

Traffic Manager

United States Air Force
01.2016 - 06.2016

Logistics Specialist

United States Air Force
02.2014 - 02.2019