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Peter De Core

Bartlett,IL

Summary

Meticulous Logistics Manager with the desire to find effective solutions to performance issues and high freight costs. Experienced in mentoring employees and enforcing safety procedures. Offers a successful career history spanning more than 20 years.

Knowledgeable about managing logistics routes while providing top-notch customer service to customers. Efficient, well-organized and service-oriented team player focused on keeping customers happy and surpassing sales and support objectives. Experienced in managing paperwork, collecting payments and resolving issues.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

CH Robinson NAST Sr Sales

CH Robinson
Chicago
11.2020 - Current
  • Networked with potential customers, made cold and warm calls and set up appointments and showcase offerings.
  • Engaged with prospective clients to grow pipeline and schedule sales presentations.
  • Presented products and features to customers, responded to concerns and redirected objections.
  • Nurtured customer relationships to elevate customer experiences and facilitate sales.
  • Expanded new business with implementation of effective networking and sales strategies.
  • Built and maintained business partnerships and developed new business opportunities to drive competitive growth.
  • Fielded customer questions and addressed concerns while emphasizing value of CH Robinson to encourage buyer confidence and drive sales.

Domestic Operations Manager

ALG Worldwide Logistics LLC
Wood Dale, IL
02.2019 - 03.2020

Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.

  • Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational and financial goals.
  • Negotiated with various freight companies, which resulted in new contracts that reduced overall shipping costs by 40 % annually.
  • Utilized ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Reviewed profit and loss statements and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Evaluated inventory levels to keep appropriate supply counts on hand at all times.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.

Director of Logistics

American Litho Graphics
Carol Stream, IL
03.2009 - 01.2019
  • Negotiated with several freight companies, which resulted in new contracts that reduced overall shipping costs by 40 % annually.
  • Reviewed profit and loss statements and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Oversaw large print inventory and supervised 20 employees.
  • Conducted research on logistics operations, including literature reviews, interviews and site visits.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Supervised staff of 20 in daily activities, delivering continuous training and coaching to bolster each employee's skill set.
  • Saved costs through negotiating contracts with freight companies and suppliers.
  • Established lasting relationships with clientele through effective issue resolution and negotiation, boosting business opportunities.
  • Utilized ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes.
  • Evaluated inventory levels to keep appropriate supply counts on hand at all times.
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Handled all departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for all shifts.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.

Station Manager

Pegasus Logistics Group
Itasca, IL
01.2000 - 03.2009
  • Drove quality customer experiences by leading retention strategy development and conflict resolution to improve overall support delivery.
  • Increased employee productivity by establishing and monitoring customer care performance indicators, service level metrics and goal achievement.
  • Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling better, more effective customer service.
  • Communicated sales targets and worked with front-line supervisors to enhance revenue numbers and promotional techniques.
  • Trained new hires on relationship building, benefit-oriented sales presentations, sales processes and protocol, product knowledge, customer needs analysis and overcoming objections.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Supported organizational change in processes from paper billing to electronic invoicing systems to boost efficiency.
  • Answered customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
  • Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery.
  • Helped customers work within established systems to achieve desired results and maintain company loyalty.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 5-member team.
  • Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction.
  • Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.

Transportation Sales

Overnite Trans.
Bedford Park, IL
06.1995 - 01.2000
  • Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
  • Exceeded sales goals using consultative sales talents and effectively explaining programs and services to generate interest.
  • Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
  • Built positive and productive customer connections to drive consistent sales.
  • Followed up after sales to assess satisfaction and identify ongoing requirements.
  • Identified and approached potential customers by generating leads, setting appointments and conducting site visits.
  • Established and serviced multiple accounts in assigned territory.
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
  • Achieved or surpassed sales quotas monthly.
  • Presented professional appearance at all times and assisted with product placement and visual merchandising tasks.

National Account Executive

Pilot Air
Elk Grove Village, IL
09.1990 - 06.1995
  • Introduced customers to new offerings and updated accounts.
  • Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
  • Achieved sales goals, increasing revenue by 40% for top accounts in and expanding personal sales base with new accounts.
  • Exceeded sales goals using consultative sales talents and effectively explaining programs and services to generate interest.
  • Built positive and productive customer connections to drive consistent sales.
  • Followed up after sales to assess satisfaction and identify ongoing requirements.
  • Identified and approached potential customers by generating leads, setting appointments and conducting site visits.
  • Implemented consultative sales techniques to generate revenues and exceed sales targets.

Skills

  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Staff training and development
  • Purchasing management
  • Quality control
  • Profit and loss management
  • Skilled in EDI WEB SERVICES TRANSOFT AND 7 L
  • Fleet dispatch
  • Vendor management
  • Transportation management systems
  • Resource planning
  • Logistics oversight
  • MS Office
  • Team building
  • Administrative support
  • Customs compliance
  • Project management

Timeline

CH Robinson NAST Sr Sales

CH Robinson
11.2020 - Current

Domestic Operations Manager

ALG Worldwide Logistics LLC
02.2019 - 03.2020

Director of Logistics

American Litho Graphics
03.2009 - 01.2019

Station Manager

Pegasus Logistics Group
01.2000 - 03.2009

Transportation Sales

Overnite Trans.
06.1995 - 01.2000

National Account Executive

Pilot Air
09.1990 - 06.1995
Peter De Core