Larry Graham
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Logistics Executive with extensive experience executing efficient transportation of shipments and meeting customer demand while minimizing costs. Strengths include freight sales, carrier price negotiation and training. Provides strong and supportive leadership to work in team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Executive
K.O.F. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS OF TEXAS
Lewisville, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve overall logistics operations.
- Identified cost savings opportunities in the supply chain process.
- Managed customer service activities, including order processing and tracking shipments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for transportation services, warehousing, and inventory management.
Acquisition Specialist
Global Grind Investments
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Performed analysis of existing contracts to identify opportunities for cost savings or increased efficiency.
- Investigated discrepancies in invoices and negotiated resolution with vendors when necessary.
- Prepared purchase orders and monitored their status to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
- Maintained records of all acquisitions and contracts in accordance with company policies.
- Ensured compliance with government rules and regulations related to purchasing processes.
- Negotiated pricing, terms and conditions of contracts with vendors.
- Monitored vendor performance against established service level agreements.
Quality Control Inspector
World Pack Warehouse
Flower Mound, TX
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Crichton College
Memphis, TN03-1997
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Memphis, TN05-1992
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Demand Forecasting
- Freight Forwarding
- Distribution Management
- Business Intelligence
- Customs Compliance
- Transportation Management
- Cost Reduction
Timeline
Senior Logistics Executive
K.O.F. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS OF TEXAS
02.2021 - Current
Acquisition Specialist
Global Grind Investments
08.2016 - 03.2020
Quality Control Inspector
World Pack Warehouse
05.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Crichton College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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