Keith Lester
Schneider National Inc.
Sylmar,CA
24
years of professional experience
Experienced Logistics Specialist with a strong background in optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing warehouse efficiency, and managing inventory control systems. Expertise includes data-driven inventory management, fleet parts tracking, procurement, and vendor relations. Skilled in utilizing data tracking platforms to reduce shipping discrepancies and implement cost-saving strategies for fleet and military operations.
Work History
Senior Operations Specialist
1 Year 10 Months- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements for supply chain management.
- Analyzed data trends to identify cost-saving opportunities within transportation processes
- Analyzed capacity metrics to balance daily demand with available mechanical resources and strict operational constraints.
- Maintained 100% data accuracy within proprietary corporate tracking databases to monitor real-time movements and comprehensive administrative logs.
- Utilized specialized logistical software platforms to document complex workflows, process data entries, and eliminate communication delays.
- Served as the primary point of contact for frontline drivers and external partners, resolving supply chain bottlenecks and route delays proactively.
- Coordinated cross-functional tasks between field staff and corporate leadership to streamline day-to-day facility workflows and complete administrative audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex operational challenges.
Independent Contractor / Business Owner
7 Years 8 Months- Negotiated complex high-volume transactions between regional distribution hubs and end customers, solidifying strategic routes to safeguard 98%+ on-time delivery metrics.
- Orchestrated parts procurement, expense tracking, and vendor reconciliation, maintaining cost controls to align operational budgets.
- Implemented data-driven inventory management techniques across localized warehouse terminals, eliminating stockouts and maximizing overall supply chain velocity.
- Pioneered shipping consolidation measures and alternative route planning, minimizing auxiliary fuel consumption and transit overhead.
- Maintained meticulous Department of Transportation (DOT) logbook precision, ensuring compliance with corporate safety rules and federal freight guidelines.
Transportation Specialist
1 Year- Managed complex freight delivery schedules and verified manifest accuracy, ensuring compliance with FMCSA guidelines and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted systematic route and fuel efficiency analyses, deploying route-optimization tools to accelerate transit speeds while protecting a spotless roadside safety record.
- Coordinated with terminal dispatch teams to streamline freight transfers and eliminate transit bottlenecks, consistently meeting strict SLA deadlines.
Materials Handler
1 Year- Audited warehouse stock configurations, generating discrepancy evaluations for upper management to ensure 100% parts inventory count integrity.
- Supervised parts packing, unpacking, and location binning, optimizing layout to reduce warehouse retrieval lead times for maintenance dispatch.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy and availability of stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes for shipments.
Logistics Specialist
7 Years- Led a cross-functional logistics squad of 10 during multiple global deployments, managing complex parts procurement networks, inventory, and cross-base shipping lines.
- Deployed Lean Six Sigma methodologies to retail, vending, and maintenance operations valued over $1,000,000, significantly boosting cost-efficiency metrics.
- Controlled localized procurement and asset-tracking functions, leveraging ERP networks and vendor portals to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
- Instituted FIFO inventory controls and audited financial ledgers (AP/AR) to reduce inventory shrinkage and balancing errors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Skills
Inventory Management & Controls
Procurement management
Cost control
Data analysis
Safety compliance
Logistics Coordination
Shipping & Receiving Records
Parts tracking
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Accounts payable/receivable
Cross-Functional Communication
Timeline
Senior Operations Specialist
Schneider National Inc.
2024.10 - CurrentRead More
Independent Contractor / Business Owner
Schneider National
2017.02 - 2024.10Read More
Transportation Specialist
Watkins Shepherd
2015.01 - 2016.01Read More
Materials Handler
Alutiiq
2010.01 - 2011.01Read More
Logistics Specialist
US NAVY
2003.01 - 2010.01Read More
Chestnut Hill College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Psychology
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