Lillian Hawfield Rose
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Supply chain and logistics professional with 8 years of experience supporting national restaurant brands through transportation management, vendor partnerships, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven success managing complex customer relationships, optimizing costs, leading teams, and driving operational excellence in the foodservice industry. Passionate about building supplier relationships and improving supply chain performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
National Logistics Manager
MegaCorp Logistics LLC
06.2020 - Current
- Managed high-volume national restaurant accounts while consistently generating over $1M in annual revenue through strategic account management and operational execution.
- Managed a team of 4 operations specialists with direct responsibility for daily execution, training, mentorship, and performance management.
- Served as Team Captain for 4 years, accountable for onboarding, training, and driving best practices in operational excellence.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain execution for national restaurant brands, coordinating with customers, distributors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure service, cost, and quality objectives were met.
- Negotiated pricing and service agreements with carriers and strategic logistics partners to improve capacity, control costs, and maintain service levels.
- Worked closely with major foodservice distributors including US Foods, PFG, Ben E. Keith, and others to support national restaurant customers.
- Represented MegaCorp Logistics at trade shows and customer site visits, supporting new business development and strengthening executive-level relationships.
Operations Specialist
MegaCorp Logistics LLC
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported national accounts with shipment execution, scheduling, and carrier communication.
Accounts Payable Specialist
MegaCorp Logistics LLC
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Processed carrier invoices and payments while gaining foundational knowledge of logistics, finance and operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC2016
Skills
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- National Account Management
- Foodservice Supply Chain
- Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Management
- Procurement Support
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
Timeline
National Logistics Manager
MegaCorp Logistics LLC
06.2020 - Current
Operations Specialist
MegaCorp Logistics LLC
06.2019 - 06.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist
MegaCorp Logistics LLC
04.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina At Wilmington