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Lisa Anderson

West End,NC

Summary

Experienced, organized, and dependable candidate skilled in effectively managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of willingly assuming additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. Detail-oriented and collaborative team player with exceptional organizational skills. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, consistently delivering accurate results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Representative

Nestle Purina PetCare
10.2021 - Current
  • Process customer orders, including screening for product availability utilizing SAP and SAP TM
  • Maintain high degree of cross functional communication across all areas of NPPC Supply Chain / Logistics
  • Procure and secure carriers on delivered loads and facilitate pick-up appointments for customer managed loads
  • Monitor open orders and execute reschedule needs for delivery and customer pick-ups
  • Manage trailer availability and facility drop counts to ensure timely loading and consistent equipment supply
  • Execute and help solicit carrier capacity commitments and measure performance
  • Collaborate closely with warehouse peer group and leadership to ensure loading plans are achievable.
  • Assisted in resolving disputes or discrepancies related to invoices, shipments, or damages promptly and professionally.
  • Managed transport schedules and adjusted routes as needed to meet deadlines and reduce costs.
  • Coordinated closely with warehouse teams for seamless integration of shipping and receiving processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with carriers, securing favorable rates and terms for the company.

Logistics/NGL Scheduler

Marathon Petroleum (Markwest Hydrocarbon)
09.2012 - 10.2020
  • Coordinate daily operational schedules & production changes at all MarkWest facilities
  • Communicate daily loading, production requirements to ensure proper delivery of LPG’s to customers via rail, truck, and barge while monitoring customer contract limits
  • Work with company personnel, including plant operators, loaders, quality testers, marketers, schedulers, & third-party contacts to facilitate efficient product movement
  • Responsible for issues related to transportation costs, including oversight of demurrage costs, wait time, and other excess freight charges
  • Adhere to DOT rules & regulations (DOT cert) & internal Risk Management Policy
  • Provide updated regular Excel spreadsheet reports monitoring movement, inventory, & production to the Marketing Group/Supervisors as well as customer updates
  • Ensure rail patterns/routes were set up correctly on internal as well as external systems as well as updating embargo/permit information as necessary
  • Troubleshoot accounting issues and verify pricing, volume, product information, support month end closing process – reconciling BOLs to accounting dept
  • Monitor Certificate of Insurance expirations for various carriers to ensure safe compliance to enter facilities.
  • Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.

Transportation Coordinator

Centennial Energy
08.2007 - 09.2012
  • Coordinate & communicate daily railcar loading schedule for various customers – primarily Asphalt and Crude, while coordinating corresponding schedules with various suppliers, suggesting alternatives when contingency plans are needed
  • Update daily railcar trace – tracking up to 1000 railcars – maintaining constant surveillance and awareness of daily progress/issues with each car, tracking off-lease date and testing - ensure railcars arrive at supplier facility in time to fulfill monthly orders
  • Fax/email customer’s bills of ladings as cars are shipped
  • Schedule railcar repairs when notified by either supplier or customer of repair issues
  • Resolve any trouble-shooting railroad issues (i.e Switch delays, coordinating switches, railcar movement concerns)
  • Cooperate with Federal Railroad Administration when potential violations or issues arise and arrange for safe travel of railcars as needed
  • Prepare railcar bills of ladings and diversions utilizing various railroad websites ranging from mainlines (UP/BNSF/CSXT/NS CPRS/CN) along with smaller rail lines
  • Support month end closing process – reconciling BOLs to accounting dept. Accts Receivable - create invoices to suppliers / customers for railcar subleases, cost sharing, demurrage reimbursement. Schedule after hours support when issues arise, billing out railcars on eves & weekends as necessary
  • Proactive in cost-cutting measures including limiting empty mileage, researching and subsequently disputing RR invoices as needed

Education

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook / Internal company-specific software / SAP
  • DOT/Hazmat Training
  • Excellent Communication – Written/Verbal
  • Multitasking Abilities / Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal / Teamwork Collaboration
  • Planning / Time Management / Organizational
  • Critical Thinking / Analytical / Problem Solving
  • Adaptability / Leadership
  • Freight Management / Route Planning
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Documentation expertise
  • Customer Service

References

  • Frank Hirner, Senior Manager Transportation, Nestle Purina, 610-709-7202
  • Karen Henry, Senior Coordinator Transportation, Nestle Purina, 717-601-5058
  • Boris Guralnik, Supervisor, Markwest Energy - MPLX, 303-242-2405
  • Jason Spillman, Marketer, NGL Supply Co., 303-718-9246
  • Don Thompson, Mgr, Asphalt Sales, Centennial Energy, 303-478-3285

Timeline

Transportation Representative

Nestle Purina PetCare
10.2021 - Current

Logistics/NGL Scheduler

Marathon Petroleum (Markwest Hydrocarbon)
09.2012 - 10.2020

Transportation Coordinator

Centennial Energy
08.2007 - 09.2012

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School

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