Sarah Pelts
Milford
Summary
Dynamic Network Planning Manager with a proven track record at Extreme Transportation, Inc., excelling in network optimization and carrier management. Successfully reduced deadhead miles through strategic partnerships and data analysis, enhancing profitability. Adept at project management and fostering relationships, driving operational efficiency and achieving substantial cost savings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Planning Manager
Extreme Transportation, Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Find backhauls to fill empty miles and reduce deadhead
- Develop relationships with other carriers to increase truck revenue and reduce empty miles
- Work with current subhaulers and onboard new carriers to increase profit from brokerage
- Work with Senior Management to refine the cost model for responding to potential business, lead business analysis, and rate submission.
- Seek out spot buy work, submit rates, and manage the lift plan
- Assist the operations department as needed
Special Projects Manager
Extreme Transportation, Inc
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Manage, organize, lead, and help execute company projects
- Approve all sub-hauler packets
- Approve and manage the company driver payroll
- Onboard all new hires
- Develop, improve, maintain, and revise Standard Operating Procedures and/or training materials.
- Develop checklists, communication templates, and desktop guides to augment SOPs.
Carrier Sales Representative
Bulkmatic Transport Company
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Established, maintained, and developed positive customer relationships with Bulkmatic’s brokerage clients
- Sourced new carriers for business and work with current carriers to secure new lanes of business
- Negotiated rates with carriers to achieve acceptable revenue margins
Director of Network Planning
Moore Transport
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw the network planning group to reduce company inefficiencies by monitoring the fleet utilization as well as the route planning of the fleet
- Managed assignments of all spare equipment within the fleet and was responsible for staging spare equipment at the best location
- Ensured the best truck was at the right location to maximize load factor
- Monitored service levels and other key performance indicators to ensure productivity met customer needs
Terminal Manager
Moore Transport
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed New Boston, Detroit, Flat Rock, and Michigan Area Production Yards
- Led a team of 14 team members
- Conducted daily inventory management and freight prioritization to ensure effective deliveries, above standard KPI’s
- Communicated with customers on a daily basis to ensure alignment of expectations
Operations Supervisor
Moore Transport
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Interacted with, assisted, and dispatched drivers
- Supported drivers with essential information, such as delivery details, safety requirements, directions, and weather conditions increasing delivery efficiency
- Maintained knowledge of and proactively monitored driver equipment, locations, and delivery stats ensuring delivery proficiency
- Thorough understanding of HOS and DOT regulations
Driver Recruiter
Moore Transport
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Sourced qualified team member applicants, coordinated interviews, and pre-employment background review of applicants
- Analyzed advertising data to identify effective hiring strategies and maintained applicant data per federal regulations
- Coordinated new hire orientation and communicated company expectations
- Proactively traveled to career fairs, effectively sourcing qualified candidates
Driver Recruiter
Central Transport
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Leveraged high volume recruiting techniques to meet employment requirements for over 150 terminals across North America
- Worked closely with senior leaders to meet specialized hiring demands
- Coordinated onsite career fairs, monopolizing desirable candidates
Housing and Employment Specialist
Hegira Programs, INC.
04.2012 - 08.2013
Education
B.S - Psychology
Michigan State University
01.2011
Skills
- Network optimization
- Cost analysis
- Carrier management
- Route planning
- Data analysis
- Project management
Timeline
Network Planning Manager
Extreme Transportation, Inc
09.2023 - Current
Special Projects Manager
Extreme Transportation, Inc
07.2022 - 09.2023
Carrier Sales Representative
Bulkmatic Transport Company
03.2022 - 06.2022
Director of Network Planning
Moore Transport
01.2021 - 02.2022
Terminal Manager
Moore Transport
02.2017 - 01.2021
Operations Supervisor
Moore Transport
02.2016 - 02.2017
Driver Recruiter
Moore Transport
05.2015 - 02.2016
Driver Recruiter
Central Transport
08.2013 - 05.2015
Housing and Employment Specialist
Hegira Programs, INC.
04.2012 - 08.2013
B.S - Psychology
Michigan State University
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