Mervin Lyle
Manassas,United States
Summary
Dynamic Logistics Operations Manager with a proven track record at RXO Freight Forwarding, excelling in freight negotiation and problem-solving. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic route optimization and vendor relationships, while fostering a collaborative team environment that enhanced service quality and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
RXO Freight Forwarding
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored order progress and informed customers of status updates.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
- Implemented tracking system for inbound and outbound shipments, increasing transparency and reducing lost items.
- Facilitated uninterrupted production through effective supplier coordination.
- Monitored shipment progress to guarantee timely arrival.
Logistics Operations Manager
Adcom/Radiant Global
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw vendor coordination to guarantee prompt deliveries and precise invoicing.
- Optimized logistics workflows through enhanced operational strategies.
- Provided ongoing feedback to staff members, leading to consistently high-quality outcomes.
- Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
- Coordinated transportation schedules to meet tight delivery deadlines while minimizing costs.
- Cultivated a supportive workplace to encourage professional growth.
- Developed comprehensive organizational procedures to enhance quality and service standards.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Logistics Operations Manager
Airgroup/Radiant Global
06.2004 - 01.2019
- Implemented effective procedures to boost operational productivity in logistics.
- Implemented a robust tracking system, resulting in improved accuracy of order fulfillment.
- Controlled stock quantities to achieve cost-effective management.
- Assessed carrier performance to enhance transportation network efficiency.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing optimal pricing structures while maintaining strong working relationships throughout engagements.
- Performed process reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
- Trained and developed team members, fostering a positive work environment that promoted growth and development.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Facilitated resolution of shipping discrepancies through effective coordination between customers and couriers.
- Organized dispatch operations to fulfill delivery needs each day.
- Coordinated daily handling of multiple product shipments and deliveries.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Coordinated transportation schedules to meet tight delivery deadlines while minimizing costs.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating favorable terms with carriers.
Education
Diploma - Art
Mount Vernon High School
100 California Rd, Mt. Vernon NY06.1988
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Logistics analysis
- Customer service
- Shipment coordination
- Shipment tracking
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Transportation planning
- Transportation management
- Scheduling coordination
- Shipping documentation
- Punctual and dependable
- Freight negotiation
- Supply chain operations
- Shipping procedures
- International shipments
- Contract negotiation
- International logistics
- Route optimization
- Distribution center operations
- Delivery tickets
- Delivery confirmation
- Global logistics
- Attention to detail
- Customer service skills
- Customer relations
- Document preparation
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
RXO Freight Forwarding
03.2020 - Current
Logistics Operations Manager
Adcom/Radiant Global
02.2019 - 01.2020
Logistics Operations Manager
Airgroup/Radiant Global
06.2004 - 01.2019
Diploma - Art
Mount Vernon High School
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