Mark Watkins
Medina,TN
Summary
Results-driven Transportation & Logistics Leader with 10 years of experience in material flow, transportation planning, and warehouse operations. Expertise in optimizing inventory accuracy, enhancing carrier performance, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in greenfield startup operations and process standardization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Flow Leader
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Jackson, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Lead material flow operations for a high-volume manufacturing facility, ensuring uninterrupted production through effective inventory and logistics management.
- Oversee outbound shipping, yard operations, rail operations, and carrier performance to meet service, safety, and cost objectives.
- Develop and improve material flow processes to enhance warehouse performance, increase efficiency, and reduce operational waste.
- Partner with production, quality, maintenance, transportation, and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges and improve overall performance.
- Improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to address discrepancies.
- Coach and develop salaried and hourly team members, promoting accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
- Support system optimization, process standardization, and standard work implementation across warehouse and logistics operations
Logistics Shift Coach (Greenfield Site)
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Jackson, TN
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members on safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Established logistics processes to ensure efficient start-up and commissioning of new manufacturing facility.
- Monitored day-to-day workflow and employee performance to identify ways to boost productivity.
Logistics Freight Coordinator
Gerdau
Jackson, TN
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with scrap yards and buyers to align inventory with shredder and mill requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with carriers and suppliers to address service needs and support operations.
- Coordinated daily transportation operations, including scheduling, routing, shipment tracking, and documentation.
Operations Supervisor
Southeastern Freight Lines
Jackson, TN
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed labor planning and payroll, aligning service metrics with operational performance to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Optimized routes and planned workforce, increasing productivity and streamlining operations.
- Supervised dock operations and drivers, coordinating daily freight movement to ensure timely service in fast-paced LTL operation.
Education
Business of Business Administration - Marketing Management
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS)
Memphis, TNSkills
- Transportation Planning
- Material Flow Optimization
- Carrier and vendor management
- SAP / SAP EWM / AS400
- Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- KPI Development & Performance Monitoring
- Yard, Rail & Outbound Operations
- Startup Operations & SOP Development
- Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Contract and Cost Management
- Automated Warehouse Operations
Timeline
Material Flow Leader
Georgia-Pacific LLC
07.2024 - Current
Logistics Shift Coach (Greenfield Site)
Georgia-Pacific LLC
10.2023 - 07.2024
Logistics Freight Coordinator
Gerdau
01.2022 - 10.2023
Operations Supervisor
Southeastern Freight Lines
02.2020 - 01.2022
Business of Business Administration - Marketing Management
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS)