Nicolas Dopico
Huntington,NY
Summary
Strategic Director of Transportation & Logistics with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills. Organized and detail-oriented with 20 years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain. Skillful in defining financial capabilities through forecasting, sales projections, distribution volume, operational functions and RFP processes. Proven success in designing and implementing optimized practices for reducing transportation overhead while increasing profitability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation & Logistics
Kurt Weiss Greenhouses
Center Moriches, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Responsible for all operational execution of in-house drivers, transportation staff, Independent carriers and 3rd party carriers.
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles.
- Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations.
- Created, monitored, and maintained KPI reporting to monitor costs & services levels while identifying areas of continuous improvements.
- Led 4 direct reports & 26 indirect reports to boost unloaded miles and reduce empty miles by 17%
- Implemented new rate schedule for Independent Carriers and reduced yearly transportation spend by 2.5%
- Implemented transportation strategies in collaboration with supply chain partners, ensuring all programs meet rigorous standards for customer experience, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
- Reviewed and approved criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
Logistics Manager
Bedgear Performance Bedding
Farmingdale, NY
12.2012 - 11.2018
- Hired to build a logistics department in order to bring all FCL, LCL, FTL, LTL & Courier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, (etc.) shipments in-house.
- Managed Inbound Transportation flow of International and Domestic freight into three multi-state Distribution Centers.
- Supervise ocean freight forwarding, reverse logistics, surface transportation and supply chain solutions.
- Manage performance with emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Oversee inbound container transportation scheduling & on time performance.
- Lead all distribution and transportation planning and strategic activities.
- Ensure customer goods move from production through supply chain to end user.
- Led in identification and implementation of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities.
- Helped improve logistics profits grow from $1 million to $4 million via product specific rate negotiations in combination with freight to sales model.
- Presented carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team.
- Reduced courier (UPS, DHL & FedEx) rates by 43%
- Negotiated Large Package Surcharge resulting in elimination of large package surcharge
- Negotiated Dimensional Calculator Formula - 27% savings per package
- Introduced UPS Small pack rebate program resulting in $100k yearly savings
- Introduced LTL rebate program resulting in $250k yearly savings
- Helped design product packaging to maximize shipping efficiency and generate higher profit margins.
- Created annual budget targeted and developed comprehensive plan to meet KPI objectives while staying within budget.
- Recommended investments in technology, capital, equipment systems and other assets to improve service quality.
- Conducted research on logistics operations, including literature reviews, interviews and site visits.
- Managed annual freight budget of $5 million.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention via team building sports outings.
Logistics - Shipping Coordinator
Knoll Printing & Pack
Syosset, NY
05.2008 - 12.2012
- Communicated with suppliers, carriers and customers with shipping updates.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
- Maintained pallet & material inventory at 3PL facilities.
- Provided overseas offices with container loading schedule.
- Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
- Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions.
Traffic Coordinator & Customs Entry Writer
Phoenix International
Jamaica, NY
11.2004 - 05.2008
- Developed and managed document tracking procedures and data gathering processes.
- Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through fast and accurate processing of entries, professional, precise communication and coordination with other departments to resolve inquires.
- Analyzed and validated import documentation and data to remain in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Produced, reviewed and submitted documentation to warehouse department to facilitate smooth cargo movements.
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations.
Account Executive
Gunn Allen Financial
Farmingdale, NY
05.2004 - 10.2004
- Worked on behalf of companies to buy and sell financial instruments.
- Formulated algorithms to search for real-time mathematical indicators and flag trades worth executing.
- Maintained relationships with clients long term.
Account Executive
Harrison Securities
Roslyn, NY
12.2001 - 05.2004
- Worked on behalf of companies to buy and sell financial instruments.
- Formulated algorithms to search for real-time mathematical indicators and flag trades worth executing.
- Maintained relationships with clients long term.
Cargo Agent
Air Facility
Jamaica, NY
08.1994 - 11.2001
- Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
- Updated clients on cargo and mail statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
Education
Liberal Arts
Queensboro Community College
NYSkills
- Supply chain and resource management
- Materials accountability
- Natural mentor
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- FINRA Series 7 License & NASAA Series 63 License
- Expense control
- Training and development
- Cape Pack Certified
- AS400 & NetSuite
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- CYO Basketball Coach
- LIIEA Member
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Timeline
Director of Transportation & Logistics
Kurt Weiss Greenhouses
11.2018 - Current
Logistics Manager
Bedgear Performance Bedding
12.2012 - 11.2018
Logistics - Shipping Coordinator
Knoll Printing & Pack
05.2008 - 12.2012
Traffic Coordinator & Customs Entry Writer
Phoenix International
11.2004 - 05.2008
Account Executive
Gunn Allen Financial
05.2004 - 10.2004
Account Executive
Harrison Securities
12.2001 - 05.2004
Cargo Agent
Air Facility
08.1994 - 11.2001
Liberal Arts
Queensboro Community College
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