Scott Cahalane
Austin
Summary
Results-driven logistics manager with extensive experience in supply chain management, customs brokerage, and freight negotiations. Proven ability to optimize operations and enhance inventory management while ensuring timely product delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Founder
3x3 Coffee
Austin
05.2024 - Current
- Handles all functions of a mobile cart-based coffee business
Operations Manager
Pro Coffee Gear
Manor
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of inbound and outbound shipments from the Manor warehouse
- Handled customs brokerage for all US imports utilizing an ABI
- Managed inventory levels and reordering of products
- Negotiated rates with freight providers
Logistics Manager
Ooni, Inc.
Austin
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Established Ooni's first US groceries operation by vetting potential warehouses (running RFPs) and sourcing products
- Oversaw the inbound and outbound shipments of three strategically located warehouses, ensuring consistent two-day delivery of perishable goods shipped directly to consumers.
- Minimized the cost of outbound shipping by negotiating rates with our 3PL
- Maintained ideal warehouse inventory levels through careful demand/supply forecasting while implementing cost per unit pricing analysis
- Assisted the sourcing team with the import of hard and soft goods using freight forwarders
Operations Manager (Contract)
Gathercraft
Cedar Park
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted GM with planning, sourcing, and selection of patio furniture imported from Asian countries
- Conducted a successful RFP for an ERP that would handle e-commerce across a multichannel sales funnel
- Developed relationships with multiple freight forwarders to prevent over-dependency and avoid possible vulnerabilities
Account Manager
Shipwell
Austin
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Optimized customers' freight lanes through consolidation and building strong carrier relationships
- Managed entire freight spend for customers which included lane building and curated routing
- Negotiated freight costs on the customers' behalf while implementing a "cost-plus" pricing model
Account Manager
Zengistics
Austin
05.2018 - 03.2019
- As part of the Managed Services Team, provided "cradle-to-grave" logistic services (quoting, booking, scheduling, etc.) to enterprise level customers essentially replacing the need for them to have an in-house logistics department
- Routinely visited customers in person to discuss future growth and opportunities to improve operations
Account Manager
Global Organics
Cambridge
03.2014 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure customers' needs where met in a timely fashion
- Conducted regular check-ins with customers to address issues that may arise
- Forecasted demand for customers and assisted in arranging freight for outgoing loads
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-2012
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Customs brokerage
- Freight negotiations
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
- Logistics planning
Certification
Licensed US Customs Broker - License #41719
Timeline
Operations Manager
Pro Coffee Gear
07.2025 - 10.2025
Founder
3x3 Coffee
05.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
Ooni, Inc.
05.2021 - 04.2024
Operations Manager (Contract)
Gathercraft
02.2020 - 12.2020
Account Manager
Shipwell
04.2019 - 10.2019
Account Manager
Zengistics
05.2018 - 03.2019
Account Manager
Global Organics
03.2014 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bunker Hill Community College