Rudy Flores
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Talented and motivated Logistics Manager with 17 years of leadership experience managing all facets of logistics/materials management. Strong strategic- planning and managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Also, experience including contracts, cost/price analyses utilizing budgets and rates. Effective in collaborating with all levels of management and employees. Resourceful and adaptable. Remains calm and poised even in high-pressure situations. Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills. Maintain system database to ensure proper tracking of invoices and parts. Ability to explore relevant alternatives and ideas takes best practice risks and looks at new approaches. Responsible of the leadership of direct reports, as well as the attainment of daily operational goals within assigned functional area.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Manager
Restoration Antique Automobiles
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the body shop, including overseeing operations, supervising employees, and scheduling appointments to ensure customer satisfaction
- Additionally, achieved revenue growth and cost control through effective development strategies
- Successfully oversaw sales and operational objectives, while also securing new service agreements
- Proficient in employee training, development, and coaching in all technical and service areas
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in driving profitability, team productivity, and operational efficiency
- Utilized financial expertise to collaborate with insurance companies and vendors, resulting in cost-saving initiatives for the business and clients
- Adaptable and astute professionals who excel in engaging and communicating with individuals at all levels of the business world.
Fleet Manager
Hub Group – La Mirada
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for managing the Logistics Operations efficiency and ensuring customer satisfaction, equipment utilization, load entry, scheduling drivers, dispatch and on time delivery, administrative tasks such as Payroll, P&L responsibility
- Also, monitor driver performance ensuring company policies including State, Federal and DOT laws and regulations are in compliance
- Ensure that all Hours-of-Service regulations, and company safety policies are adhered to DOT Paper-logs and/or E-logs are audited and correct
- Conduct weekly, monthly, & tailgate meetings to ensure all company safety policies are understood and enforced
- Also, assigned tractor and trailers are PM/BIT Inspected within timelines, and scheduling equipment maintenance/damages on the safety register in a timely manner.
Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics
04.2005 - 07.2021
- Oversee all aspects of Logistical Operations, responsible for maintaining a profitable P&L exceeding company goals and expectations
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training safety records
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies, including truckload planning, scheduling, dispatching, hiring and accurate recordkeeping for direct reports
- Also, ensuring company policies including State, Federal and DOT laws and all Hours-of- Service regulations are in compliance
- Interface day-to-day operation with the vendors/customers to build strong productive working relationships
- Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost
- Reviewing (ELD) electronic log device (GEO-Tab) which allowed to track all shipments (in-going and outgoing) to provide our customers with an accurate delivery or pick-up time and overview (LTYX) Drive-Cam which helps monitor each driver performance (Great tool for coaching)
- Also, conducting weekly/monthly safety meetings with the team.
Education
Driver And Safety Teacher Education
Smith System Drive Different
Los Angeles, CA03-2020
Skills
- Managing Customers/Vendors
- Supply Chain
- Materials Management
- Safety Policies
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Inventory Control
- DOT Compliance
- Hiring Manager
- New Employee Training
- Accounts Payable
- Records Maintenance
- Transportation Operation Manager
- Fork-Lift Operator
- Pro-Tread
- On Board Computer
- Shipping & Receiving
- Staff development
- Organization & Planning
- Smith System Trainer
- Communication Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Operational Procedures
- Implements Policies/ Procedures
- Conflict Resolution
- Service Records
- Commercial Class (A)
- Automotive Knowledge
- Supply Requisition
Timeline
Body Shop Manager
Restoration Antique Automobiles
02.2023 - 04.2024
Fleet Manager
Hub Group – La Mirada
03.2022 - 02.2023
Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics
04.2005 - 07.2021
Driver And Safety Teacher Education
Smith System Drive Different
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