Years of professional experience
Robert Duncan
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Over 25 years of experience in logistics and procurement, consistently optimizing global supply chains to drive efficiency and cost savings. Expertise in leading teams, negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts, and strategically sourcing suppliers. Well-versed in CPG supply chains, NetSuite ERP, and aligning operations to improve service delivery. Track record showcases a strong focus on achieving operational excellence while delivering exceptional results.
Overview
30
30
Work History
Director of Logistics
Twin Star Home
06.2021 - Current
- Owned logistics and transportation processes including daily management of third-party providers for international and domestic freight.
- Directed operations for an $18M+ supply chain budget in logistics and procurement.
- Secured revised FedEx contract achieving $2.4M savings over three years.
- Managed the process of strategic sourcing to ensure efficient procurement for global freight operations.
- Achieved $700K savings in logistics through 2023/2024 Ocean freight RFP.
- Facilitated effective sharing of data needs with Executive, Sales, and Demand Planning teams.
Partner
E-Slabs.com
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Crafted efficient procurement and logistics strategies for a start-up in the online marketplace industry.
- Spearheaded vendor relationship management for enhanced collaboration.
Global Transportation Manager
Haliburton
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated and streamlined logistical efforts on a worldwide scale.
- Directed enhancement project for the In-Vehicle Monitoring System, securing a 99% compliance rate.
- Oversaw procurement processes and negotiated contracts with top vendors.
- Performed analyses on audits and inquiries to formulate improvement plans.
Domestic Operations Manager
CEVA Logistics
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained consistent engagement with industry leaders like Amazon, Dell, HP, and Costco.
- Achieved operational savings surpassing $350K in 2018 by enhancing on-time delivery rates.
- Reduced reliance on delivery agents leading to an 18% decrease in usage, leading more than $100k saving's.
Transportation Manager
Cosentino North America
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Directed logistics operations for North America, overseeing two distribution facilities.
- Oversaw $12M transportation budget and procurement plans.
- Executed RFP initiatives that led to saving $2M in transportation costs.
Senior Logistics Analyst
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Controlled fiscal resources within $80M logistics budget across corporate and eCommerce areas.
- Facilitated supplier change from UPS to FedEx, resulting in $5M annual savings.
- Orchestrated process improvements for shipping from nearby stores, achieving a growth of $37M in sales throughout 2013.
Education
Coursework Towards Bachelor of Science - Business Management
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJSkills
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management
- Logistics & Procurement Leadership
- CPG Industry Expertise
- ERP: NetSuite
- ERP: SAP
- ERP: MS Dynamics
- Contract Negotiations & Vendor Management
- Cost Optimization & Budget Control
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Process Improvement & KPI Implementation
- ERP/TMS/WMS Systems: Netsuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, OTM, JDA, Navisphere, Extensiv
- Distribution network optimization
- Transportation/Logistics/Distributionmanagement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Global logistics
- Cross-functional team leadership
Prior Experience
- Transportation/Logistics Manager - Pet Supermarket, Inc.
- Transportation Manager - TACO Metals, Inc.
- Transportation Planner - Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
- Transportation Analyst - Corporate Express
- Logistics Analyst - Toys 'R' Us Corporation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Logistics
Twin Star Home
06.2021 - Current
Partner
E-Slabs.com
08.2020 - 11.2021
Global Transportation Manager
Haliburton
08.2019 - 05.2020
Domestic Operations Manager
CEVA Logistics
12.2017 - 04.2019
Transportation Manager
Cosentino North America
01.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Logistics Analyst
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.
06.2012 - 01.2015
Coursework Towards Bachelor of Science - Business Management
New Jersey City University
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