Shakita Edwards
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional seeking to contribute expertise as a Logistics Analyst at TMMMS. Extensive experience in logistics, transportation, and supply chain management facilitates effective coordination of inbound and outbound schedules, optimizing operational efficiency. Known for strong organizational skills and a proactive approach that fosters collaboration within teams to achieve common goals. Committed to leveraging my skills to drive improvements and enhance overall logistics performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Analyst
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized data analytics (ILMS, LIOS, E-Kanban, Power BI, FVM)to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Using tools and techniques to visualize data in the easy to understand formats such as diagrams and graphs.
- Report on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
- Provide professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Set up timely expedite recovery for part recovery and returns management.
- Studied movement of material to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
- Experience managing operations within the Toyota supply chain environment.
- Proven demonstration of problem solving principles such as 5 why analysis.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
Logistics Engineer
Cardinal Health
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Proposed logistics solutions for customers.
- Prepared and delivered high-quality employee training to help companies eliminate overhead, material and labor costs.
- Supported 11 terminals
- Audit carriers
- Utilized strategies to improve logistics management procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.
- Used Tableau and salesforce to analyze and improve facility layouts and storage rack systems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Oversee daily operations of logistics customers to ensure ontime pickup and delivery.
- Created and updated documentation for logistic processes and procedures.
Intermodal Coordinator
Coyote Logistics
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Ensured accurate and timely movement of intermodal shipments, including rail and over-the-road transportation.
- Monitored shipment progress to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer requirements.
- Coordinated freight pick up and delivery operations between customers, vendors and carriers.
- Resolved any issues or discrepancies related to the transport of goods.
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Fullen Transportation
07.2007 - 03.2015
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Managed approximately 80-100 incoming and outgoing calls and emails daily from carriers.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Oversee daily operations of logistics carriers to ensure on time pickup and delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northeast Mississippi, Community, College
Booneville, MSHigh School Diploma -
Holly, Springs High, School
05.1999
Skills
- SAP software proficiency
- Tableau proficiency
- Data analysis in Excel
- Experienced in creating presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Skilled in formatting and editing with Microsoft Word
- Proficient in negotiation strategies
- Customer engagement
- Salesforce proficiency
- Data interpretation
- Supply chain tracking
- Proficient in customer interactions
- Experience with Power BI
- Logistics planning
- Inventory tracking support
- Process optimization
- Coordinating logistics for deliveries
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi
01.2023 - Current
Logistics Engineer
Cardinal Health
07.2020 - 01.2023
Intermodal Coordinator
Coyote Logistics
06.2017 - 04.2020
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Fullen Transportation
07.2007 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Holly, Springs High, School
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northeast Mississippi, Community, College
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