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Kenneth Ritenour

Winchester,VA

Summary

Transportation Manager with a 20-year background overseeing shipment coordination. Excellent multitasking, time management, and verbal communication talents. My expertise in vendor negotiations and team training has consistently enhanced logistics oversight, demonstrating a proven track record of impactful leadership and efficiency improvements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Domestic Freight Manager

Fortessa Tableware Solutions
09.2019 - Current
  • Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations
  • Conducted research and applied solutions to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with shipments, developing contingency plans to safeguard goods in transit.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with LTL, Parcel and Truckload providers.
  • Deployed logistics systems and outsourced transportation to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit.
  • Optimized supply chain infrastructure by assessing and initiating targeted changes to reduce operating costs in some cases by 34%.
  • Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop strategic plans for future growth within the freight department.
  • Championed technology upgrades within the department that led to significant improvements in data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
  • Monitored, analyzed and reported domestic freight and carrier management performance against set goals to compare costing to forecasts.
  • Reduced shipment errors by closely coordinating with warehouse teams.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.

Owner

Kenick Logistics DBA Globaltranz
08.2009 - 05.2018
  • Negotiated with 40 different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of 18-40%.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 shipments per day. Processed and entered all customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for all accounts.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with AR departments to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
  • Maintained damaged goods records, backorder logs, and any applicable regulatory reporting.
  • Organized importation of items via air and ocean.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.

Managing Partner

The Fortress Group DBA QW Express
01.2007 - 08.2008
  • Organized and optimized daily operations of logistics coordinators maintaining high standards.
  • Directed team of 13 in operational development of service network, including implementation of quality requirements and operating standards.
  • Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
  • Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development, and retention of staff to maximize team performance.

Account Executive

Service By Air
08.2005 - 03.2007
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 shipments per day.
  • Trained admin support team on new processes and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed international and domestic invoices for cargo shipments.
  • Certified TSA Known Shippers for cargo transport on commercial flights

Skills

  • Deadline and scheduling management
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Transportation Planning
  • Issue resolution
  • Team training and development
  • MS Office
  • Global logistics
  • Load Planning
  • Profit and loss management
  • Logistics Oversight

Timeline

Domestic Freight Manager

Fortessa Tableware Solutions
09.2019 - Current

Owner

Kenick Logistics DBA Globaltranz
08.2009 - 05.2018

Managing Partner

The Fortress Group DBA QW Express
01.2007 - 08.2008

Account Executive

Service By Air
08.2005 - 03.2007

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