Michael Soondar
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience in shipping and receiving, distribution management, and transportation management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving operational efficiency to enhance supply chain performance and deliver measurable results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
National Logistics Manager
4Wall Entertainment Inc.
Lititz, PA
04.2018 - Current
- Oversaw logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and efficient inventory management.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate contracts, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing logistics projects, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
- Analyzed logistics data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement in operational efficiency.
- Managed transportation scheduling and routing, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and timelines.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
Transportation Planner
Crane Freight Cartage
York, PA
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Developed transportation models to optimize freight routing and reduce costs.
- Analyzed traffic patterns to enhance delivery efficiency and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align logistics strategies with business goals.
- Implemented data-driven solutions to improve supply chain operations and service reliability.
- Examined carrier costs and services to recommend alternatives and improvements.
- Optimized shipping methods to reduce time in transit and lower costs.
- Issued shipping instructions and provided routing information to achieve on-time, accurate deliveries.
- Monitored and tracked drivers, verifying on-time delivery and immediate issue resolution.
Dispatch Coordinator
A&S Kinard
York, PA
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely delivery and efficient routing of shipments.
- Managed communication between drivers and warehouse personnel to optimize load planning and inventory management.
- Streamlined scheduling processes, reducing delays and improving overall operational efficiency within the dispatch team.
- Trained new staff on dispatch protocols and software systems, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented best practices for safety compliance in transportation logistics, minimizing risk during operations.
- Mitigated potential conflicts between drivers or customers by acting as a liaison during high-pressure situations.
- Streamlined communication between drivers, customers, and management for improved customer satisfaction.
- Responded to high volume of phone and email requests to provide logistics information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA12-2001
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Distribution management
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Logistics management
- Work delegation
- Logistics analysis
- Transportation management
- Mentoring and trainin
- Route optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Vendor relationship management
- Fleet dispatch
Timeline
National Logistics Manager
4Wall Entertainment Inc.
04.2018 - Current
Transportation Planner
Crane Freight Cartage
08.2014 - 03.2018
Dispatch Coordinator
A&S Kinard
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lebanon Valley College