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Kei-Onna Ventura

Howell Township,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Senior Transportation Planner at Wayfair with a proven track record in optimizing carrier performance and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in transportation management and team building, I successfully reduced freight costs while fostering cross-department collaboration. My analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities have consistently driven improvements in logistics processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Transportation Planner

Wayfair
10.2018 - Current
  • Oversee daily inbound/outbound transportation operations to and from suppliers, distribution centers, retail stores, and consumers via full truckloads, pool deliveries, less than truckload, and parcel
  • Executes transportation strategies to optimize carrier performance, reduce freight costs, and improve pick up and delivery reliability.
  • Collaborates with operations, planning, distribution, customer service and retail operations teams to ensure alignment of transportation activities with broader supply chain goals.
  • Continuously monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement within the logistics process.
  • Facilitated cross-department collaboration to address and resolve logistical hurdles efficiently.
  • Enhanced team communication with weekly meetings to discuss logistics challenges and solutions.
  • Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
  • Trained new employees on transportation planning procedures and served as an ongoing point of support during overnight shifts, ensuring consistency, confidence, and adherence to team standards after initial training was complete
  • Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics planning and execution, ensuring seamless information flow.
  • Provided interim leadership support during manager absences, including handling employee concerns, coordinating logistics, and maintaining productivity standards
  • Assisted in launching and continue to support the TAC (Trailer Audit Checklist) program, focusing on inspecting trailer loading quality to reduce freight damage and enhance shipping standards.

Shipping Coordinator

Accupac, Inc
11.2016 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate order fulfillment coordination.
  • Contributed valuable insights during vendor evaluations to support strategic partnerships which enhanced overall supply chain efficiency.
  • Maintained detailed records of all shipments, ensuring proper documentation for audits and compliance purposes.
  • Optimized shipping processes by implementing efficient routing and scheduling systems.
  • Participated in regular meetings with other members of management team to align department goals with overall company objectives.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, ensuring seamless logistics operations.
  • Trained and supervised staff in logistics processes, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity, and financial totals.
  • Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
  • Managed associate schedules, monitored attendance, and ensured optimal staffing coverage

Shipping Clerk

Accupac, Inc
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
  • Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring seamless order processing and shipment tracking.
  • Managed multiple priorities, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for shipment dispatches.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
  • Established strong relationships with carriers, enabling prompt resolution of any logistical challenges that arose during transit.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating smooth coordination of shipments and deliveries.
  • Prepared detailed reports on shipping activities, providing valuable insights for management decision-making processes.

Education

No Degree - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
10-2025

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood
06-2008

Skills

  • Transportation planning
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Operational efficiency
  • Team building
  • Analytical thinking
  • Motivational leadership
  • Transportation management (Manhattan)
  • Carrier collaboration
  • Training and leadership
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Senior Transportation Planner

Wayfair
10.2018 - Current

Shipping Coordinator

Accupac, Inc
11.2016 - 09.2018

Shipping Clerk

Accupac, Inc
09.2014 - 10.2016

No Degree - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Purdue Global University

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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