Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Spanaway, United States, US
Open to relocation: Yes
Lucky Ziegbe
Spanaway,United States
Work Preference
Summary
Highly accomplished, versatile Transportation Manager with extensive background supporting U.S. military operations, including logistics, supply chain management and training of high-impact teams within everchanging environments. Dynamic leader,consistently achieves outstanding results while building and maintaining strong, loyal relations with both clients and colleagues. Moves and relates effortlessly across all levels of management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
TCI Transportation Services
Puyallup, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks
- Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
- Monitored spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets
- Tracked orders in computer systems, coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure proper storage and distribution process
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team
- Managed cargo securement operations, including lashing and strapping loads in accordance with safety regulations.
Transportation Coordinator
Penske Logistics
Lacey, WA
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Coordinated driver loads and managed dispatch tasks
- Assign and dispatch drivers on loads
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle interior and exterior and scheduled routine maintenance
- Kept drivers operating within federal and state DOT regulations
- Monitored driver completion of required safety training
- Confirmed driver documents, bills of lading, trailer placards and current HAZMAT guide
- Coordinated product shipments from point of origin to destination
- Searched for backhaul solutions to minimize empty miles and maximize driver's hours of service and revenue
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
Portland, OR
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs
- Completed logs, reports every trip detailing delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed
- Planned destinations, mapped out routes to maintain on-time deliveries
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor for delivery instructions
- Partnered with dispatch to stay on top of customer needs and adjust plans to accommodate last-minute changes
- Utilized pallet jacks, forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks
- Inspected vehicles regularly for damage, wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor
Warehouse Manager
IKEA Distribution Center
Spanaway, WA
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Organized warehouse to maximize space for stock while allowing high traffic zones
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Generated shipping documents, including packing lists and invoices
- Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
Supply Chain Coordinator
US Air Force
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
03.2003 - 01.2015
- Maintained well -organized and clean stock areas to avoid warehouse trip over
- Partnered with suppliers on capabilities, performance, quality, cost, and delivery
- Manage supply chain logistics equipment, and training costing over $100,000,000
- Created work instructions for internal material purchasing processes
- Handled procurement, logistics, recordkeeping to facilitate and enhance company operations
- Motivated team members to accomplish distribution performance goals and achieve inventory objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
AMERICA MILITARY UNIVERSITY
TRENTON NJAssociate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Leadership
US Air Force Advance Leadership School
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WASkills
- CDL-A, Commercial Driving License
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Coordinator
- Shipping and Receiving
- Equipment storage and distributions
- Cost control and tracking
- Hazardous material tracking
- Vendor management
- Budget controls
- Project planning and scheduling
- Quality control
- Staff training and development
- Safety standards
Certification
- CDL A-Commercial Driving License
- Certified OSHA Forklift Driving License
- Certified Warehouse and Dispatch Manager
- Certified Supply Chain Coordinator, US Air Force
Timeline
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
TCI Transportation Services
06.2021 - Current
Transportation Coordinator
Penske Logistics
05.2018 - 07.2020
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
03.2017 - 05.2018
Warehouse Manager
IKEA Distribution Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
Supply Chain Coordinator
US Air Force
03.2003 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
AMERICA MILITARY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Pierce College
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Leadership
US Air Force Advance Leadership School