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Merlin Jones

Fresh Logistics
Rockland,WI
11
years of professional experience

Experienced transportation professional with 10+ years in fleet supervision and shipment coordination. Strong in transportation scheduling, freight coordination, load planning, vendor relations, and resolving delivery issues to keep operations on track.

Work History

Transportation Movement Coordinator

2 Years 10 Months
Fresh Logistics | La Crosse, Wisconsin | 01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated carrier status checks and adjusted shipment plans to ensure timely perishable deliveries.
  • Ensured compliance with shipping rules, temperature requirements, and delivery instructions to maintain quality standards.
  • Relayed delivery changes to drivers, warehouses, and customer contacts.
  • Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
  • Developed strong partnerships with vendors to ensure reliable supply chains.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual freight charges versus estimated costs based on negotiated rates.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints regarding shipment issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Transportation Supervisor

7 Years 9 Months
Fresh Logistics | La Crosse, Wisconsin | 04.2016 - 01.2024
  • Managed team of drivers to ensure timely delivery of goods while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Supervised daily transportation operations for Fresh Logistics delivery fleet.
  • Coordinated driver schedules, dispatch, and route assignments across logistics shifts.
  • Monitored shipment status and resolved transit delays with warehouse teams.
  • Enforced safety rules, DOT compliance, and vehicle inspection procedures.
  • Reviewed transport records, logs, and paperwork for Fresh Logistics accuracy.
  • Managed fleet readiness, maintenance requests, and fuel use coordination.

Education

Associate Degree in Finance

Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | 05-1995

Skills

Transportation scheduling
Fleet management
Freight coordination
Load planning
Cost management
Vendor relations
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Effective communication

Timeline

Transportation Movement Coordinator

Fresh Logistics
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Transportation Supervisor

Fresh Logistics
04.2016 - 01.2024Read More

Western Technical College

Associate Degree in Finance
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Merlin Jones