KELLY LEWIS
Houston,TX
Summary
Meticulous and resourceful logistics operations professional with over 19 years' experience excelling at prioritizing, multi-tasking and following through to achieve project goals. Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, training staff and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency. Problem resolver and vendor relationship manager seeking to leverage background into a Operations or Supply Chain Management position with a progressive organization. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Porsche Cars Of North America
Houston , TX
2013.04 - Current
- Adept knowledge of inbound and outbound vehicle logistics, port operations, quality handling, and detailed vehicle processing
- Managed and reduced transportation dwell and KPI's
- Supervise processing, Monroney installation, and port installed accessories; including vendor management and billing
- Schedule and supervise body shop repair; including two internal technicians
- Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within port procedures to devise solutions and improve performance; including process design & mapping
- Assisted in negotiation of port processor and transportation carriers contracts
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
- Managed domestic transportation operations to meet aggressive deadlines
- Communicate timely with transportation carriers, dealers, and customers to ensure targets are achieved
- Cataloged all customs and disclosure documentation
- Assisted in development & beta-testing new programs for organizing records to drive transparency
- Developed systems and 2 digital Apps for organizing reports and records to drive integrity
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Preform daily invoicing and inventory management
- 100% inventory audit accuracy for 10 years
- Managed damage claims and all internal documentation
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Logistics Coordinator & Operations Manager
Waggoners Trucking
Houston , TX
2006.06 - 2013.04
- Inventory and operation management for multiple customers & sites: VW, Audi, Porsche, Mitsubishi, KIA and Hyundai
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions
- Coordinated driver dispatch and operations to accomplish daily delivery requirements for 50+ trucks
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery to ensure customer satisfaction
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
- Managed, researched and input transportation claims for terminal
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints
- Led onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Logistics Coordinator and Office Clerk
Blue Thunder Logistics
Houston , TX
2004.12 - 2006.03
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of goods
- Scheduled and coordinated truck transport ( to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance
- Researched, tracked and input damage claims for multiple terminals
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance
- Handled incoming business and client requests for information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Purdue University Global
Houston, TX03.2024
High School Diploma -
North Shore High School
Houston, TX05.2003
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Vendor & 3PL Management
- Database & Document Management
- Policies & Procedures Development
- Increasing Efficiency & Productivity
- Strategic Planning & Partnerships
- Vessel Importing & Exporting
- Business Intelligence Analytics
- Product Storage & Organization
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Team Oversight & Leadership
- Active Listening & Communication
- Safety Practices - Zero Company Recordable/Lost Time
- SAP, AS400, Adobe, MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- Lean System Theory
- 5S & 5 Whys Risk Analysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2014 GT3 Engine Program for outstanding performance of duties in teamwork and collaboration
- Achieved Getting' ‘Er Done through the incredible efforts of the “Taycan Hit Squad”, who went above and beyond to hit a nearly impossible launch window.
- Chili Cook Off Award - First place Volkswagen Group of America chili cook off award. I make a mean and spicy chili and we beat VW.
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Porsche Cars Of North America
2013.04 - Current
Logistics Coordinator & Operations Manager
Waggoners Trucking
2006.06 - 2013.04
Logistics Coordinator and Office Clerk
Blue Thunder Logistics
2004.12 - 2006.03
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Purdue University Global
High School Diploma -
North Shore High School
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