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Matthew Stegeman

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Dynamic logistics and transportation professional with over 15 years of experience in crafting and implementing effective freight strategies. Recognized for excellence in managing carrier relationships, and enhancing transportation service levels. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, consistently prioritizing customer satisfaction while minimizing service disruptions. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive operational efficiency in a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager

HD Supply
North Kansas City, USA
03.2020 - Current
  • Results-driven logistics and transportation expert with 15+ years in creating and implementing freight strategies.
  • Led the unification of HDS and HDP transportation teams for OneRoof and One Route projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on meeting customer requirements and minimizing service disruptions
  • Designed and executed training programs on transportation safety standards and operational best practices.
  • Monitored and analyzed transportation costs, identifying trends and implementing cost-saving measures.

Assistant Manager, Distribution Center

HD Supply
, USA
05.2019 - 03.2024
  • Lead the development and execution of the freight function strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer satisfaction
  • Act as a liaison between locations and core carriers to monitor service levels, ensuring maximum efficiency and compliance with approved carrier usage
  • Generate and analyze reports on productivity, cost, service levels, and carrier metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost savings

Operations Manager

Estes Express Lines
Kansas City, USA
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Increased productivity performance by 20% in 6 months by implementing stronger accountability measures and improving personnel morale
  • Developed report to identify output issues, utilize data to resolve problems and resume operations
  • Supervise up to 5 dock supervisors and over 30 hourly team members
  • Daily use of software for data analysis

City Planner

Estes Express Lines
Kansas City, USA
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with City Dispatch to develop plans to optimize route loading and integrity
  • Established a route planning system to ensure all freight is loaded to deliver by standard date
  • Worked with City Dispatch to ensure delivery driver capacity was kept to a minimum

Education

Master of Business Administration - SEO, B2B Marketing Strategies, Business-to-Consumer Strategies, Client Communications, Marketing Campaign Development, Data Analysis

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Skills

  • Route optimization
  • Cost control and tracking
  • Internal loss prevention
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Hazardous material tracking
  • Shipping cost reduction
  • Performance maximization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transportation Manager

HD Supply
03.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager, Distribution Center

HD Supply
05.2019 - 03.2024

Operations Manager

Estes Express Lines
01.2017 - 05.2019

City Planner

Estes Express Lines
06.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Business Administration - SEO, B2B Marketing Strategies, Business-to-Consumer Strategies, Client Communications, Marketing Campaign Development, Data Analysis

Baker University

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