LEONARD GRAY
Arlington,TX
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement, and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Universal Logistics
06.2017 - Current
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Pepsico Worldwide Flavours
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Supervised shipping and receiving team of 40 employees.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes, and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 2,000 orders processed daily.
- Analyzed and reordered inventory for 743,000 square-foot warehouse.
Ramp Agent
FedEx World Hub
09.2011 - 02.2014
- Managed the loading and unloading of aircraft cargo, moving baggage to and from the terminals.
- Interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags,and cargo labels.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as belt loader, push-back tractors, tugs and aircraft cargo loader - ULD.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LASkills
- Market Penetration
- Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Resource Coordination
- Project Management
- Distribution Center Management
Additional Information
- Pepsico DC of the year 2015 & 2016 shipping and receiving.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Universal Logistics
06.2017 - Current
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Pepsico Worldwide Flavours
02.2014 - 06.2017
Ramp Agent
FedEx World Hub
09.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Xavier University of Louisiana