Scott Thompson
Rockford
Summary
Regional Logistics Manager with extensive experience overseeing large scale logistics networks across diverse geographic markets. Expertise in transportation management, budget administration, and workforce leadership. Recognized for implementing scalable logistics solutions, improving service levels, and delivering significant cost savings while maintaining compliance, safety, and quality standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Logistics Manager
Kamps Pallets
Walker
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee operational activities of company transportation.
- Maintain working knowledge of Federal, State and Local rules and regulations, along with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Department of Transportation (DOT) ensure drivers are in compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for optimizing transportation costs and efficiency.
- Experienced in developing and managing logistic KPIs to generate performance reports, set measurable goals, track performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor productivity, cost and capacity; recommend & execute strategies to optimize efficiency, revenue and service quality.
- Monitored fleet utilization, fuel consumption, and operating costs to improve cost efficiency.
- Implemented GPS tracking and fleet management systems to optimize routing and vehicle performance.
- Investigated vehicle accidents and coordinated insurance claims and corrective actions.
Transportation Manager
PADNOS Iron and Metal, Co
Holland
08.1999 - 07.2022
- Supervise, hire, train, evaluate and motivated a team of 50+drivers, dispatchers, managed the day-to-day activities of company drivers.
- Conducted training on safety procedures and regulations for transportation staff members.
- Recommended and authorized capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment and property to increase efficiency and services.
- Optimize route planning and asset utilization; oversee maintenance, inspections, and performance improvements.
- Collaborated with other managers and staff in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-1999
Skills
- In depth knowledge of regulatory compliance in logistics
- Analyzing cost and identifying savings opportunities
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to resolving logistics issues
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team in fast paced environment
- Good understanding of intra departmental operations
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple logistics operations simultaneously
- Demonstrate expertise with Word and Excel and other MS office suite applications, along with multiple TMS systems
- Transportation management
- Logistics Operations
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Regional Logistics Manager
Kamps Pallets
07.2022 - Current
Transportation Manager
PADNOS Iron and Metal, Co
08.1999 - 07.2022
BBA - Marketing
Grand Valley State University