Experienced Supply Chain Manager with expertise in cost analysis, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with teams and vendors. Strong understanding of regulatory laws, corporate policies, vendor relations and transportation logistics. Proven record of customer service and delivering sustainable business results (safety, quality, cost, service) through continuous decision making to meet process improvements and cost savings expectations. Track record of planning processes to increase cost effective measures while providing ongoing status reports to improve and manage logistical performance.
Develop, implement, and monitor operational processes to optimize efficiency, including workflow design, standard operating procedures, and quality control measures. Hire, train, and manage operational staff, assigning tasks and providing performance feedback to ensure team productivity. Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards.
Provide direct daily supervision of production associates to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient production and operations
Complete and conduct performance reviews with assembly staff
Assign assembly operator tasks and review the Production Work Orders
Coordinate production area final inspection requirements
Notify shipping and distribution personnel of all completed production activity
Provide OTP (on-time performance) reporting
Manage and oversee day to day logistical operations using cost effective measures to maximize profit while ensuring customer satisfaction
Managed Drivers & Supply Chain flow to act as a liaison between operations, service providers, and customer suppliers to meet or exceed established service level agreements
Developed effective track and trace escalation techniques for all shipment pickups, deliveries
Created and maintained a database of all quotes provided - Audit all outbound freight
Created presentations and provided information and training to subordinates, co-workers, via telephone, written form, and/or in person
Responsible for transporting goods in a safe, timely manner while providing excellent customer service. Delivered & Picked up residential / commercial FedX packages to the public in a professional and positive manner. Used handheld technology to manage the delivery process. Followed strict safety standards on and off the road.
Responsible for communicating the benefits of the company's products to drive sales in an upward motion
Expedited resolutions of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
Exceeded sales goals by more than 15% in every quarter
Collaborated with the sales and marketing team leaders to determine the best products to promote or withdraw
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sales strategy and product offerings, leading to $125,000 in up sell revenue
Responsible for streamlining inbound & outbound freight, shipper & carrier communication, problem solving, and order management on Domestic & International Lanes
Oversaw IB & OB supply chain needs with loads crossing the US, Mexico, & Canadian border
Maximized profits by effectively negotiating carrier pricing
Route shipments and identify consolidation opportunities using TMS