LaBrane West
Transportation Management
Loganville,GA
Summary
Transportation Manager with 15+ years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of Transportation, Warehouse management and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General manager
Buske Logistics
Cartersville, GA.
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated daily business operations at startup storage warehouse
- Worked closely with account managers and senior staff to establish processes for productivity targets
- Managed the budget and monitored the location financial stability, P&L statement management, and Inventory control
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
Transportation Manager
HD Supply
Doraville, GA.
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed 2 Transportation Supervisors and 40 dedicated fleet drivers created strategies for route efficiencies, on-time delivery and ensured continued safety performance
- Ensured carriers meet company needs and standards through evaluating carrier coverage areas, service levels, financial history and pricing
- Maintained and enhanced TMS functionality monitor compliance and low cost carrier usage.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles and facilities.
Transportation Manager
PepsiCo Inc
Atlanta, GA.
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Lead team of 2 Transport supervisors, 2 Route dispatchers and team of 40 local OTR drivers, sleeper drivers, utilized 22 Volvo tractors, and 450 trailers to deliver product to PepsiCo distribution centers
- Ownership of financial forecasting, audits, and analysis related to transportation cost center, and AOP with $30MM+ annual spend generating $17MM+ income lanes savings through backhaul lanes annually
- Review driver logs utilizing People-net to manage DOT requirements, company rules and regulations and hours of service daily to ensure driver compliance
- Work with operations team to ensure minimal change requests and accurate LH rate information on Carrier lanes on daily shipments
Warehouse Manager
PepsiCo
Orlando, FL.
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Coordinating receiving/shipping, Bay, Bulk, and Chilled picking operation of 4MM+ cases annually
- Prepared action plans using productivity, quality control utilization of Food Safety Modernization Act, and customer service standards were met
- Increased Ship to Schedule to 85% vs prior year of 60% on time execution of trailer loading operation
- Met environmentally temperature controlled cold storage warehouse operation to minimize breakage and product returns.
Transportation Manager
PepsiCo
Tampa, Riviera Beach, FL.
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Lead team of 2 supervisors and 60-day cab transport drivers, and 4 OTR drivers to deliver Full goods / Raw materials to throughout PepsiCo's southeast locations
- Delivered transportation productivity agenda by focusing on asset utilization, improving fuel economy, payloads efficiency of 50K lbs
- Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to transportation cost on $16MM+financial plan generating $4.5 MM+ in annual income to meet departments KPI goals
- Delivered transportation service target of 94% YTD Ship to Schedule metric in Southeast region
- Negotiated with 3rd party carriers about capacity and rates, ensuring compliance to established route guides.
Transport Supervisor
PepsiCo
Columbia, SC
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Supervised teams of 40 transport drivers to deliver product to PBC distribution centers in safe, efficient, and productive matters
- Increased Ship to Schedule to 90.7% YTD from previous year of 82.5% in Columbia, S.C
- Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to transportation cost on $5.5MM+ financial plans
- Instruct and train all company employees assigned to transport department in proper HSE safety procedures and regulations.
Warehouse Supervisor
PepsiCo
Tampa, FL.
10.2006 - 08.2011
- Ensure proper loading and unloading of Transportation trailers, D-Bay trucks, and Bulk trailers, Lead team of approximately 25 hourly employees
- Replenish Inventory daily using Automated Storage and Retrieval system, and WMS systems
- Increased Employee Opinion Survey percentages by 10% every year in scored categories
- Improved Bulk productivity and accuracy by 5% over previous year
- Decreased labor hours by 20% in Bulk loading dept
Warehouse Supervisor
COCA-COLA Enterprises
Elmsford, NY
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Direct accountability for shipping, receiving, inventory, production support, employee development, safety, and budgetary compliance
- Conferred with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or Union grievances
- Ensure efficient and accurate shipments of 250 loads per week.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
Warehouse Manager
Pepsi Cola Bottling of New York
Queens, NY.
05.1994 - 10.2004
- Daily activities included maintaining inventory levels, staffing, yard control, gate procedures, and sanitization
- Operated and directed activities in Warehouse operations representing supervision of 32+ Union employees, and 35K square feet of Warehouse space
- Worked with management and Union delegates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances Improved pallet repair budget by saving $42K+ in two years by changing pallet supplier
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
Education
BA - Forensic Psychology
John Jay college of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
01.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Client account management
Timeline
General manager
Buske Logistics
10.2022 - 12.2022
Transportation Manager
HD Supply
03.2022 - 10.2022
Transportation Manager
PepsiCo Inc
06.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Manager
PepsiCo
02.2017 - 06.2021
Transportation Manager
PepsiCo
12.2014 - 02.2017
Transport Supervisor
PepsiCo
07.2011 - 04.2014
Warehouse Supervisor
PepsiCo
10.2006 - 08.2011
Warehouse Supervisor
COCA-COLA Enterprises
12.2004 - 06.2006
BA - Forensic Psychology
John Jay college of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
01.1996 - 05.2000
Warehouse Manager
Pepsi Cola Bottling of New York
05.1994 - 10.2004
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