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Rodney Helms
Cleveland,United States
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Summary
Results-oriented Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Executive with 22 years of military leadership experience and a strong record in supply chain optimization and strategic procurement. Managed asset portfolios exceeding $100M while developing cross-functional teams. Leveraged ERP/WMS systems to enhance warehouse operations, ensure compliance, and eliminate bottlenecks, driving cost savings and improving fulfillment in dynamic environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Linde+Wiemann
Lavonia, GA
09.2017 - Current
- Streamlined material and parts flow to departments according to production and shipping schedules.
- Directed cross-functional warehouse teams, promoting safety and accountability for high performance.
- Implemented lean principles to enhance efficiency in distribution and storage processes.
- Managed logistics operations for global supply chain initiatives effectively.
Logistics Coordinator
XPO Logistics
Gainesville, GA
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Monitored 200 daily inbound and outbound shipments across six carrier networks, achieving 98% on-time delivery rate.
- Managed hazardous material documentation to ensure 100% compliance with XPO and OSHA safety standards.
- Analyzed carrier billing discrepancies, optimizing delivery routes to reduce monthly freight costs by 97%.
- Negotiated rates and maintained daily communication with freight carriers to track shipments and resolve delivery issues.
Military Logistics Manager 92A/ 92Y SSG
US Army
Atlanta, GA
09.1993 - 02.2015
- Managed end-to-end logistics operations for 22 years, coordinating transportation, warehousing, and inventory strategies for organizations with 150 personnel.
- Leveraged 22 years of military leadership to train and mentor over 400 cross-functional personnel, fostering high retention and operational excellence.
- Served as ERP subject matter expert, training over 200 personnel on digital supply chain platforms, ensuring real-time tracking and data integrity.
- Oversaw budget accounting programs, maintaining 100% financial zero balance at end of each fiscal quarter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Grantham University
Lenexa, KSBusiness Management (Bachelor of Arts) -
Clemson University
Clemson, SCLogistics Supply (Military Logistics Command) - Advanced Logistics Management / Operations
Army Sustainment University
Fort Lee, VASkills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Logistics Compliance Management
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Inventory Control & Asset Management
- Fleet & Multi-Modal Distribution
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- ERP systems
- Data analytics
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Certification
- Logistics Management, Present, Graduated from Advanced Logistics Management Training School at Fort Lee, VA
- Forklift Certified, Present, Certified on various types of sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
- Forklift Certification, Certified USPS Mail Carrier Certification
- APICS Certification, Certified Supply Chain Professional
- CPIM
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- CNOR
- Certified Purchasing Manager
- CPPO
- CPPB
- CPR Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- AED Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- PMI Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Six Sigma Certification
- PMP
- PMI-SP
- Food Handler Certification
- PTCB Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
Languages
- English
- Multilingual
Military Service
US Army, United States, Staff Sergeant, 09/93 - 2/15
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Linde+Wiemann
09.2017 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
XPO Logistics
02.2015 - 09.2017
Military Logistics Manager 92A/ 92Y SSG
US Army
09.1993 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Grantham University
Business Management (Bachelor of Arts) -
Clemson University
Logistics Supply (Military Logistics Command) - Advanced Logistics Management / Operations
Army Sustainment University