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Mark Behmer

Poughquag,New York

Summary

Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Manager

ROM Technologies Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Led the expansion of a white-glove delivery network for surgeon prescribed orthopedic and cardiac medical devices that shipped from 20 distribution centers and 45 storage units throughout the continental United States.
  • Managed a team of 4 Regional Logistics Managers, 1 Warehouse Manager, and 40 Distribution Specialists, implementing lean practices that saved $200,000 during Q1 of FY2024.
  • Negotiated residential delivery and pickup rates that incorporated mileage bands, saving $150,000 annually.
  • Created and implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and customer quality scores, improving carrier performance and medical device delivery setup by our 3PL partners.
  • Oversee a $20 million annual logistics budget; currently 12% under budget with approximately $2 million in forecasted savings.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management Consultant

Genpact
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Led rate negotiation and contracts for a carrier RFP consisting of 20 dedicated lanes, resulting in $500,000 in annual transportation savings for a leading party goods client.
  • Drove a 23% improvement in on-time performance for a perishable goods company by leading performance reviews and implementing accessorial and schedule changes for 27 carriers.
  • Delivered $100,000 in client cost savings by implementing a lean tool for an RFP that reduced planning time by analyzing transportation scenarios and lane costs.
  • Reduced a client's on-time & detention charges by 15% by training 12 offshore logistics planners in the execution of domestic truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal shipments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop standard operating procedures for logistics operations and the use of Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) for a client in the printing industry.

Account Manager – British Petroleum (BP)

Schneider National
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Planned and executed daily logistics activities for British Petroleum Lubricant's largest U.S. production facility, consistently meeting BP's 96% on-time, in-full target for 600+ truckloads (15 million liters) of customer product per month.
  • Spearheaded process improvement and cost reduction efforts to produce $5.88M in savings, a 10% over performance versus plan.
  • Delivered $2.6M in cost savings in 2019 by leveraging customer ordering system capabilities to develop a freight consolidation solution that reduced LTL shipments by ~35%.
  • Reduced driver detention at BP facilities by creating a "drop and switch" trailer program to facilitate pre-loading, leading to $1M in cost savings in year one.
  • Created and presented slide decks to BP's senior leadership team on key performance indicators, including on-time pickup, on-time delivery, and primary carrier utilization rates for bulk and finished goods.
  • Managed relationships, daily communications, and annual meetings with ~20 3PL carriers to ensure performance accountability.

Transportation Field Manager

FreshDirect
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed 40 union drivers delivering perishable items at customer-determined time slots, consistently exceeding a 97% on-time, in-full delivery rate.
  • Introduced a standard operating procedure to maximize the efficiency of loading and staging deliveries, resulting in a 15% increase in customer orders per truckload.
  • Maintained and built relationships with 40+ customers daily, providing exceptional customer service and efficient product deliveries, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating score of 97%.

Warehouse Manager (Sergeant)

United States Marine Corps
09.2008 - 06.2016
  • Led and trained a 12-member team in managing all aspects of a 15,000-square-foot warehouse, including receiving, unloading, storing, and issuing gear to 800+ military personnel.
  • Maintained and accounted for military equipment valued at $100+ million, including cataloging 1100+ weapon systems by serial number and location, resulting in 100% accountability for all items.
  • Prepared a $500,000 annual operating budget to replenish mission-critical assets cost-effectively.
  • Directed the proper inventorying, safeguarding, and shipping of personal effects for over 180 Marines and Sailors who were injured or mortally wounded in Afghanistan.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Wake Forest University - School of Business
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
01.2017

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Logistics Analysis
  • Distribution network optimization
  • Transportation Management
  • Route Optimization
  • Warehouse Management
  • Sustainability Initiatives
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Distribution Management
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS), 2023
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Genpact, 2022

Timeline

Logistics Manager

ROM Technologies Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Supply Chain & Logistics Management Consultant

Genpact
02.2021 - 07.2023

Account Manager – British Petroleum (BP)

Schneider National
07.2018 - 02.2021

Transportation Field Manager

FreshDirect
09.2017 - 04.2018

Warehouse Manager (Sergeant)

United States Marine Corps
09.2008 - 06.2016

Master of Business Administration -

Wake Forest University - School of Business

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rutgers University
Mark Behmer