Lou Wade

Siemens Energy & Mitsubishi Power Motors

• Led comprehensive logistics operations, ensuring seamless coordination between production and delivery schedules to meet project timelines.
• Strategized and implemented logistics enhancements, significantly reducing delivery times and minimizing costs across the supply chain.
• Aligned inventory levels with project requirements and customer demands by coordinating closely with production teams to ensure timely availability of machined components.
• Directed transportation and distribution processes, including selecting and managing logistics partners, negotiating shipping terms, and ensuring on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Applied Supply Chain Management (SCM) methodologies to ensure seamless coordination across all stages of the supply chain, from procurement to delivery.
• Managed supplier and vendor relationships, proactively addressing issues to maintain high service quality and meet contractual obligations.
• Maintained documentation for all logistics processes, including shipping manifests, inventory records, and compliance reports.
• Regularly reviewed and refined logistics procedures, adopting best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborated with project teams to ensure logistics operations were aligned with project milestones and customer expectations.
• Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring safe transportation of goods while avoiding costly fines or penalties due to non-compliance issues.
• Provided training and development opportunities for employees within the logistics department, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, resulting in a 12% reduction in production delays.
• Monitored and maintained inventory accuracy, reducing discrepancies and improving overall inventory control by 18%.
  

• Coordinated international shipments of medical devices and supplies across multiple regions, ensuring timely and compliant deliveries to over 50 countries..
• Ensured compliance with international trade regulations, including customs documentation and hazardous materials handling, leading to zero compliance-related delays.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the supply chain, resulting in a 12% improvement in on-time delivery rates.
• Negotiated and managed contracts with international freight forwarders, resulting in a 10% reduction in overall shipping costs.
• Conducted regular audits of logistics processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes that increased efficiency by 15%.
• Increased accuracy of shipment forecasting by analyzing historical data and identifying trends in demand patterns.
• Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
• Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies for potential supply chain disruptions, safeguarding company interests and maintaining operational efficiency.