Nathan Stradley
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Analyst skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst I - Logistics and Routing
PODS
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed Routing Optimization and implement efficient routing strategies and used TMS to maximize delivery and transportation efficiencies while minimizing costs and miles in route
- Oversaw the SW region of the U.S moving upwards of 900 orders weekly
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Also assisted performance monitoring to track key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, and fleet utilization to evaluate operational performance
- Explored logistics and routing functions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, streamline operations, and improve efficiency as a department
- Performed constant communication and coordination with warehouse staff, drivers, and customer service representatives, to ensure smooth coordination of logistics activities and resolve any operational issues that arise.
Sr Associate Logistics Analyst
PepsiCo
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Manage 120 truck fleet dedicated to PepsiCo operations including Tropicana, Quaker, and Gatorade
- Assisted brokerage operations with specific lanes and carriers to provide optimal solutions and transportation to satisfy customers and dedicated carriers alike, Working directly with customer teams to maintain relations
- Explored and built new processes and endeavors to generate growth and stability within our team and operation including end-of-haul expenses, Waste in between transits, and driver lead time
- Operated in generating financial stability in our books between customers and our carriers, including verifying accuracy of invoices and financial reporting offering insight into monthly expenses and trends
- Communicated and directed onsite operations as needed, and worked with multiple locations around the nation
- Built and maintained reports tracking analytical data used to make operation goals and direction as well as forecast the operations processes and future directives using tools including Tableau ArcGIS and IBM Modeller
Product Cost Analyst
Aero Technical Components
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provide market insight and value cost and supply-demand metrics
- Develop an understanding of customer's requirements and then qualify those customers' requirements
- Evaluate vendor capabilities and performance and then negotiate price and delivery with vendors
- Also, provide the sales team with quality market cost and supply-demand
- Review cost savings on inventory replenishment
- Evaluate vendor capabilities and performance and if advise if investment opportunities are available ensuring maximum return on investment.
Shipping Receiving Clerk
Aero Technical Components
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Examined shipment contents and compared merchandise with records, invoices, and orders to verify accuracy
- Streamlined the shipping process, resulting in reduced shipment turnaround times.
- Optimized storage space utilization by reorganizing the warehouse layout according to product turnover rates and dimensions.
- Correspond and communicate with Sales representatives to fix problems, such as damages and shortages
- Gained experience in inventory management and effective supply chain operation
- Receive products against sale orders—count and quality control products
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Report any discrepancies or quality issues to the sales team
- Package and label material to prepare for shipment using carrier software (UPS, FedEx, DHL & LTL Carriers)
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12.2018
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2016
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Business Intelligence Analytics
- Operations & Project Efficiency
- Logistics Management
- SQL Server
- IBM SPSS Modeler
- Dispatching & Trucking
- Warehousing/Management Systems
- ArcGIS Mapping Analytics
- SAP Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Team Development
- Tableau Data Software
- JDA Software Blue Yonder
- Report Preparation
- Process Enhancement
- Trend Modeling
Websites
Certification
- IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate , InProgress, Jan 2024, Latest skills and tools used by professional data analysts including Excel spreadsheets, Python, Pandas, Numpy, Jupyter Notebooks, Cognos Analytics, and more. Working with a variety of data sources and project scenarios to gain practical experience with data manipulation and applying analytical skills.
- Six Sigma Principles , InProgress, Feb 2024, Upon completion of this specialization, will have created a project charter, project team charter, data collection plan, and process map, along with null and alternative hypotheses, problem statement, business case, goal statement, process and scope description, and timeline. All these will be created using the Six Sigma principles and tools they learned.
Timeline
Analyst I - Logistics and Routing
PODS
07.2022 - 11.2023
Sr Associate Logistics Analyst
PepsiCo
12.2019 - 07.2022
Product Cost Analyst
Aero Technical Components
01.2019 - 12.2019
Shipping Receiving Clerk
Aero Technical Components
01.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tampa
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Petersburg College
- IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate , InProgress, Jan 2024, Latest skills and tools used by professional data analysts including Excel spreadsheets, Python, Pandas, Numpy, Jupyter Notebooks, Cognos Analytics, and more. Working with a variety of data sources and project scenarios to gain practical experience with data manipulation and applying analytical skills.
- Six Sigma Principles , InProgress, Feb 2024, Upon completion of this specialization, will have created a project charter, project team charter, data collection plan, and process map, along with null and alternative hypotheses, problem statement, business case, goal statement, process and scope description, and timeline. All these will be created using the Six Sigma principles and tools they learned.
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