
Strategic logistics and operations leader with over 20 years of experience in optimizing transportation programs and reducing costs. Skilled in developing operating models, enhancing shipping economics, and directing cross-functional initiatives. Expertise in carrier operations, routing optimization, and international shipping compliance, ensuring reliable deliveries and high customer satisfaction.
Led logistics strategy and daily operations across a high-volume transportation network, overseeing carrier performance, cost management, and service reliability for a 100+ employee operation.
Logistics Strategy & Carrier Performance:
• Managed transportation operations, including routing, dispatch, and carrier-related performance, improving delivery
efficiency by 15%
• Monitored operational KPIs and implemented accountability frameworks to maintain 90%+ performance across
service, cost, and employee metrics
• Identified cost-saving opportunities and improved shipping economics, delivering $40K in annual savings
Operating Model & Process Optimization:
• Designed and implemented standardized operating procedures, increasing service functionality and customer
retention by 12%
• Built scalable workflows and process improvements, enabling consistent, high-quality execution across operations
• Led rollout of international shipping systems, partnering with IT on testing, implementation, and adoption
Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Partnered with Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to align operational execution with business objectives
• Acted as a liaison between engineering, district leadership, and operations to drive strategic initiatives
• Supervised and developed leadership team (6 direct reports), establishing performance rhythms and decision frameworks
Operational Response & Execution:
• Led real-time response to operational disruptions, ensuring service continuity and facilitating rapid issue resolution
• Oversaw compliance with international shipping regulations and export operations exceeding $600M annually