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LES BARNETT

Visalia,Ca

Summary

Dynamic Outbound Transportation and Operational Manager with expertise in distribution logistics and transportation management. Proven track record in overseeing comprehensive outbound transportation processes, enhancing timely delivery through strategic route planning, cost control, and adherence to regulatory compliance. Notable achievements include significantly improving operational efficiency and implementing innovative logistical solutions. Committed to driving continuous improvement within supply chain operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

OUTBOUND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

JOANN STORES
10.2017 - Current
  • Managed a P&L of $12 Million
  • Created routing efficiencies along with mode of delivery changes reducing annual miles by 15% equating to a $1 million save
  • Helped launch and manage 3PL project in Southern California
  • Conducted multiple national RFPs resulting in simplifying our network and reducing cost by $1 Million over our 220 stores in the Western US including AK
  • Played a major role in the functional implementation and integration of E2Open TMS
  • Participated in the training and implementation steps of new WMS
  • Organizational Project Manager for Shippeo tracking platform utilized by transportation departments and stores
  • Identified backhaul opportunities resulting in a $150K annual save

DDU GENERAL MANAGER

ONTRAC
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed a P&L of $30 Million which made up 25% of company's revenue
  • Worked on site at Amazon developing cross-organizational relationships essential for supporting customer KPIs
  • Conducted carrier negotiations diversifying carrier base for better peak capacity and competitive pricing
  • Created a more robust structure to address gaps in our accounting and operational support resulting in increased revenue/profit by 10%, improved On-Time service by 5%, and package visibility by 15%

HUB MANAGER

ONTRAC
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Position created in response to my demonstrated leadership and mentorship to other managers
  • Managed 200 employees, 4 managers, 10 drivers, and interaction and negotiations with contractor carriers
  • Helped brainstorm, engineer, and create a solution for throughput roadblocks by allowing system to run outbound and P&D operations simultaneously increasing throughput by 25% and meeting customer demand
  • Produced driver schedules based on DOT hours of service and newly implemented routing, reducing payroll and increasing volume availability at other locations

OPS MANAGER

ONTRAC
10.2013 - 01.2015
  • Managed 50 employees
  • Initiated transition from temp employees to all company employees
  • Developed process improvements and training SOPs focused on productivity and safety

ON ROAD SUPERVISOR

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Completion of On Road Supervisor training in Chicago
  • Supervised driver staff of 20-30
  • Resolved and nearly eliminated all future labor grievances through improved employee relations and adherence to the local contract
  • Improved driver performance and service through training, routing improvements, and relationships

SUPERVISOR

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
06.2006 - 12.2011
  • Supervised staff of 30-40 employees
  • Sole supervisor, fulfilling manager like responsibilities while overseeing 5 Part-time supervisors
  • Number 1 operation in the district

LOADER

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • General warehouse duties - Loading Package Cars

Education

Associate of Arts -

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
01-2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Some College (No Degree) -

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Distribution center operations
  • Last mile delivery
  • Driver management
  • Load planning
  • Key performance indicators
  • Route optimization
  • Transportation procurement
  • Truckload transportation
  • Time-sensitive shipments
  • Cost control
  • Transportation management systems
  • Carrier negotiation
  • Transportation analytics
  • Less-than-truckload transportation
  • Warehouse management
  • Process improvements
  • Middle mile delivery
  • Forecasting and scheduling
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Performance evaluations
  • Team leadership
  • Project leadership
  • Cross-functional communications
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Strategic partnerships

Timeline

OUTBOUND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

JOANN STORES
10.2017 - Current

DDU GENERAL MANAGER

ONTRAC
10.2015 - 07.2016

HUB MANAGER

ONTRAC
01.2015 - 10.2015

OPS MANAGER

ONTRAC
10.2013 - 01.2015

ON ROAD SUPERVISOR

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
01.2012 - 07.2013

SUPERVISOR

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
06.2006 - 12.2011

LOADER

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
09.2005 - 06.2006

Associate of Arts -

College of The Sequoias

Some College (No Degree) -

Long Beach City College

Some College (No Degree) -

California State University, Long Beach

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