Justin Kichline
Pasadena
Summary
Results-driven Logistics & Distribution Coordinator with 10+ years of experience optimizing supply chain operations in high-volume environments seeing steady 5-6% yearly growth. Proven track record managing LTL/TL carrier scheduling, ensuring freight billing accuracy, and improving fulfillment efficiency. Skilled at coordinating between warehouse teams, sales, and external carriers to ensure on-time delivery and operational accuracy. Strong expertise in domestic and international hazardous materials shipping, including DOT and IATA compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics & Distribution Coordinator
Control Solutions, Inc.
Pasadena
02.2013 - Current
- Coordinate daily logistics for high-volume order fulfillment, managing LTL and TL carrier scheduling across multiple systems.
- Acted as primary liaison between sales, warehouse operations, and external carriers to resolve delays and ensure on-time deliveries.
- Enhanced shipment visibility by developing a tracking application that provided real-time updates, improving communication and reducing delivery uncertainty.
- Maintain 99%+ freight invoice accuracy by ensuring correct HazMat classifications, shipment documentation, and sales invoicing.
- Led cycle counts and quarterly inventory audits, enhancing inventory accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
- Manage personnel and supervise an 8 member staff, mentoring and teaching to improve productivity.
- Advanced long-term carrier/3PL relationships, negotiating new agreements and freight rates.
- Maintaining customer relations providing freight documentation (BOL/COA/SDS)
Education
Houston Baptist University - Biology/Biochemistry
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TXSan Jacinto College - Dual Credit Program
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXDeer Park High School -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TxSkills
- LTL/TL scheduling
- Freight coordination
- Bill of lading documentation
- Inventory management
- Logistics analysis
- Warehouse management
- TMS platforms
- ASN portals (EDI 204)
- Supply chain software
- DOT compliance
- IATA shipping guidelines
- OSHA adherence
- Vendor negotiation
- Problem resolution
- Cross-functional communication
- Microsoft Office suite
- SalesPad software
Core Skills
LTL/TL Scheduling, Freight Coordination, BOL/POD Documentation, Cycle Counting, Stock Reconciliation, Warehouse Control, TMS Platforms, ASN Portals (EDI 204), Microsoft Office, SalesPad Program, Kerber Software, DOT Regulations, IATA Hazardous Shipping, OSHA Safety Standards, Vendor Negotiation, Cross-Functional Communication, Problem Resolution
Timeline
Logistics & Distribution Coordinator
Control Solutions, Inc.
02.2013 - Current
Houston Baptist University - Biology/Biochemistry
Houston Baptist University
San Jacinto College - Dual Credit Program
San Jacinto College
Deer Park High School -
Deer Park High School