Shanteria Johnson

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best pricing, quality, and terms. Negotiated contracts, terms, and pricing to optimize cost savings while maintaining quality standards.

• Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and lead times to make informed purchasing decisions. Coordinated with internal departments to align procurement activities with logistics needs.

• Evaluate and select reliable vendors to meet the company’s quality and cost objectives. Regularly assessed supplier performance and addressed any issues related to quality, delivery, or service.

• Managed the full cycle of purchase orders, from creation to delivery. Ensured timely and accurate processing to maintain efficient operations and reduce delays in the supply chain.

• Monitor inventory levels and collaborated with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize stock levels. Implemented strategies to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.

• Work within budget constraints and identified cost-saving opportunities in procurement and logistics. Analyzed spending patterns and adjusted purchasing strategies to meet budget goals.

• Ensured that all procurement processes complied with company policies and industry regulations. Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and inventory data.

• Conduct regular market research to stay informed of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and potential new suppliers that could benefit the company.

• Plan, schedule, and ensure timely delivery of freight to multi-regional geographic areas using Oracle Transportation Management System (OTM)
• Utilize network decision support tools to assign loads to trucks (OTM, PC Miller) ensuring customers' service requirements are met
• Utilize analytical tools within Oracle Transportation Management and Excel to review key shipment and planning metrics as well as costs to move freight to optimize network
• Execute freight spend between LTL and full TL along with identifying lead cross-functional projects, utilizing network balance capacity tools to determine location of trucks, available customer loads, and tailor planning to meet area needs
• Utilize logistics software to track shipments, manage contracts and generate reports for analysis
• Communicated with suppliers and carriers to negotiate contracts and resolve any issues that arose
• Organized public meetings each month and hearings to explain planning proposals, gathered feedback from those affected by projects and what can be achieved, while managing other duties assigned, such as transportation compliance audits, KPI reporting, and project support

• Analyzed supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing transportation cost
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency
• Responded to inquiries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinated across all departments to build successful logistics solutions for big key customers
• Helped assist with order entry and processing as needed
• Validated invoices for management signature and scanned them into MCleod 2.0
• Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments
• Identified root causes of service failures and implemented appropriate remediation measures to prevent future issues
• Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages