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Sabrina Variste

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Adept Logistics Manager with a proven track record at AllIn Transportation, Armstrong Transport Group and Diddy Trucking, showcasing expertise in carrier negotiations and route optimization. Excelled in reducing shipping costs and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated leadership by training staff and managing comprehensive logistics operations, significantly improving delivery timelines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Manager

AllIn Transportation
10.2020 - Current
  • Expertly manage all aspects of moving shipment products for US/Canada in a timely and cost effective manner
  • Manage customer and carrier on-boarding process which included overseeing screenings to ensure compliance with DOT laws and regulations
  • Train new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Maintain routing schedules between facilities and customer or warehouse locations to determine best routing for specific products
  • Responsible for RFP process as well as sourced and negotiated rates with carrier base
  • Negotiate transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Coordinate dispatching of up to 100 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Logistics Manager

Armstrong Transport Group
09.2015 - 09.2020
  • Planned and supervised shipments and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
  • Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
  • Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
  • Registered vendors and customers on database to maintain updated roster.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.

Logistics Coordinator

Diddy Trucking
09.2007 - 07.2015
  • Fostered and maintained mutually beneficial partnerships with more than 50 common carriers and more than 50 contract carriers
  • Managed entire AR/AP function for firm including payroll and accounting responsibilities
  • Processed orders by due dates to enable on-time delivery to customers.
  • Coordinated dispatching of up to 100 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Education

Certificate - Medical Claims And Billing Course

US Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Computer Learning Center
Somerville, MA

Skills

  • Expert knowledge of DOT regulations
  • Carrier Negotiations
  • Route Optimization
  • Purchasing Management
  • Account Analysis
  • AP/AR
  • Collections
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Dispatchng
  • MS Office applications

Certification

Class A DL

Timeline

Logistics Manager

AllIn Transportation
10.2020 - Current

Logistics Manager

Armstrong Transport Group
09.2015 - 09.2020

Logistics Coordinator

Diddy Trucking
09.2007 - 07.2015

Certificate - Medical Claims And Billing Course

US Career Institute

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Computer Learning Center
Sabrina Variste