Daman Patel
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Transportation Planner skilled in utilizing advanced analytics and EDI tools to streamline operations and improve shipment visibility. Experienced in managing complex logistics processes and maintaining proactive communication with stakeholders. Committed to enhancing transportation network efficiency through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Planner
Pactiv Evergreen Group
Lake Forest, USA
03.2022 - Current
- Planned and tendered freight loads based on routing requirements, cost parameters, capacity, and service objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with trucking carriers to secure competitive rates and capacity, fostering long-term business commitments.
- Managed end-to-end track-and-trace activities, proactively monitoring shipments to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
- Partnered with regional operations liaisons to ensure efficient and timely execution of transportation loads.
- Provided proactive communication regarding service failures, shipment delays, and critical transportation updates to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, including Customer Service, Operations, and Inventory Control, to resolve shipment issues and align with business objectives.
- Monitored critical shipments and responded promptly to field requests for shipment status, delivery updates, and exception resolution.
- Contributed to strategic plans for transportation network optimization, enhancing overall system performance.
- Designed calculations and cost estimations for transportation projects.
Logistic Coordinator (CONTRACT)
Expeditors
Bensenville, USA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinated international shipments with freight forwarders and carriers, optimizing shipping methods and preparing bills of lading, invoices, and other required documentation to ensure seamless delivery.
- Managed carrier bookings and scheduled freight movements through EDI, ensuring accurate and timely transmission of shipment information.
- Monitored and reported logistics KPIs, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify issues and implement process improvements.
- Generated and analyzed daily logistics reports using eTMS and eDoc, providing insights into shipment activity and operational trends for informed decision-making.
- Processed, logged, and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments while maintaining accurate records in internal databases.
- Built, maintained, and troubleshot EDI customer maps and transactions to ensure reliable data exchange and minimize shipment disruptions.
- Trained and supported Customer Service team members on EDI processes while maintaining documentation for EDI platforms, workflows, and procedures.
Cargo Specialist
United Airline (FARO Logistics), Inc
Chicago, USA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Coordinated specialized shipments, including live animals, human remains, and sensitive cargo, ensuring accurate scanning, documentation, handling, and timely movement through O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Coordinated airway bill (AWB) processing using United Airlines’ internal systems, including editing, manifesting, and overseeing loading and unloading of shipments to and from flights, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Coordinated with cargo runners and logistics teams for freight and mail pickups/drop-offs and monitored dangerous goods in partnership with the Dangerous Goods Lead.
- Maintained shipment records and performed data entry using Microsoft Excel, providing real-time shipment and flight updates to supervisors, zone leads, and airport departments to facilitate operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline daily operations, documenting meeting minutes and distributing updates to enhance communication and follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL09-2020
Skills
- TMS
- EDI
- SAP
- WMS (JDA)
- Python, R
- Tableau
- PowerBI
- Excel
- Agile
- Scrum
- Jira
- Data Management
- Economics analysis
- Data interchange
- Tracking shipments
- Shipment Tracking
- Operational Coordination
- Supply chain
- Warehouse operations
- Time management
- Stakeholder Communication
Accomplishments
- Phi theta Kappa Honor Society
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Transportation Planner
Pactiv Evergreen Group
03.2022 - Current
Logistic Coordinator (CONTRACT)
Expeditors
05.2021 - 09.2021
Cargo Specialist
United Airline (FARO Logistics), Inc
08.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DePaul University