Sherman White
Missouri City
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Kellogg Brown & Root, excelling in supply chain management and strategic planning. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs, while fostering strong team collaboration. Adept at negotiation and data analysis, driving significant improvements in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Terminal Manager
Teton Petroleum Transport
Houston
07.2025 - Current
- Managed daily terminal operations to ensure efficient product handling.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and training to maintain workforce productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Coordinated logistics and transportation for timely product delivery.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
Global Logistics Manager
Allied Fittings
Houston
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully manages inbound, (International materials arriving via the Port of Houston, Texas) and outbound distribution of materials throughout the United States and Canada, via allocation through Allied's Carrier network.
- Negotiates rates and contractual terms.
- Manage Carrier performance, relationship and all other aspects of on boarding or program termination for cause.
Trucking Manager
CBSL Transportation
Pasadena
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provides departmental leadership for organization overseeing Domestic team transportation operations.
- Responsible for P&L performance related to commercial bulk industries, specializing in logistics and freight management of commercial chemical and industrial raw materials supply chain.
- Managed key accounts and customer relationships.
- Ensured optimal fleet serviceability and readiness.
- Introduced new SOPs, processes, and systems; managed employee bonus and incentive programs.
- Conducted IAR / SAR reporting; performed incident investigations and internal audits as needed in cooperation with HSE management.
- Oversaw maintenance cost control and preventive programs.
- Coordinated DOT record management, driver training and certification, fleet training, and development.
- Communicated with customers to resolve issues.
Supplier & Sourcing Manager
SCHLUMBERGER
Sugar Land
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Drove cultivation of productive global relationships with key suppliers in alignment with sourcing strategy.
- Teamed with specialists in the areas of sourcing, procurement, contracts, and quality to optimize collaboration in supplier development and management.
- Negotiated and enforced agreements.
- Coordinated supplier risk assessments, updates, reporting, and clear communication of updates.
- Enhanced performance of assigned suppliers by establishing clear objectives, covering quality improvements, on-time deliverables, lead time reductions, and costs.
- Effectively identified and targeted areas in need of improvement via monitoring and regular update of supplier scorecard.
- Consolidated internal demand and arbitrated priorities to ensure proper alignment of supplier capacity with product demands.
- Led waste reductions efforts, uncovering opportunities and delivering recommendations.
- Orchestrated development of highly effective supplier plans and roadmaps, improving engagement, deliverables, and savings.
Operations Manager / Division Trucking Manager
Schlumberger
Midland
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as primary leadership force for P&L performance of business unit servicing oilfield commercial bulk industries, specializing in logistics and freight management for fracturing sand and commercial industrial raw materials supply chain.
- Managed key accounts and customer relationships.
- Led team driver-supervisors and local maintenance staff; ensured optimal fleet serviceability and readiness.
- Introduced new SOPs, processes, and systems; managed employee bonus and incentive programs.
- Conducted IAR / SAR reporting; performed incident investigations and internal audits as needed in cooperation with HSE management.
- Oversaw maintenance cost control and preventive programs.
- Coordinated DOT record management, driver training and certification, fleet training, and development.
- Communicated with customers to resolve issues.
- Reduced staffing costs by $323,000 through key improvements, including 7% reduction in driver attrition and decrease of unproductive paid time to less than 10 hours on average.
- Boosted driver productivity 13%, further reducing costs.
- Renegotiated lease and rental contracts, achieving $125,000 in savings.
- Overhauled West Texas operations; mitigated high turnover rates, re-engaged employees, and introduced key process improvements to trucking and dispatch operations.
Operations Manager
UNITED SITE SERVICES
San Antonio
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Oversaw operations and performance of company providing portable restroom and fencing route services to industrial, construction, and large-scale event customers.
- Managed key accounts; established business plans and strategies across multiple territories.
- Implemented measures to achieve operational and financial targets, reduce costs, improve safety, and boost efficiency.
- Conducted incident and accident reviews.
- Delivered executive briefings regarding operational and financial performance.
- Communicated with customers to resolve issues and disputes.
- Achieved employee buy-in for new measures to improve safety, professionalism, and customer service.
- Generated team engagement at service-operator level.
- Drove San Antonio branch from last place to 1st place in performance and efficiency region-wide within 12 months.
General Manager
1845 OIL FIELD SERVICES
Pleasanton
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Drove revenue growth for freight management company providing fracturing sand and commercial industrial raw materials supply chain services.
- Managed key accounts; led business planning and operations.
- Implemented measures to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Conducted incident and accident reviews; led executive briefings regarding financial performance.
- Liaised with customers regarding issue resolution.
- Led all phases of business start-up; hired fully operational dispatch team; implemented safety, operational, and financial policies and procedures and ensured adherence.
- Established controlled platform and standardized training for new hires, resulting in maximum driver utilization and productivity.
- Established South Texas Region as strong revenue center, driving 70% of all company revenue.
Terminal Manager
QUALITY ENERGY RESOURCES
Jourdanton
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Oversaw terminal operations of freight management facility including 80 commercial tanker systems, 100 drivers, and cross-functional team of shop, office and billing, and dispatch personnel.
- Ensured compliance with federal DOT, safety regulations, and internal standards.
- Overhauled internal processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency and measurably improving customer satisfaction.
- Boosted terminal profitability from 2% to over 21%.
Supervisor
HALIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES
Caldwell
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Led team of 30 personnel overseeing hydraulic fracturing operations.
- Coordinated hydration and dry gel blending, high-pressure pumps, chemical handling and distribution, and sand distribution and receiving.
- Ensured compliance with federal DOT regulations, local safety legislation, and internal standards.
Director of Logistics, United States Division
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
Speicher
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Delivered logistical support including supply, transportation, and maintenance service to 6 combat operating bases throughout northern Iraq.
- Delivered key support for mission-critical services including light and heavy vehicle transportation, water production and distribution, incineration, warehousing, oxygen plant generation and procurement.
- Managed team of over 600 personnel in challenging, high-risk environment, ensuring consistent safety and compliance.
- Measurably improved logistics services by implementing key process improvements based on analysis of performance metrics.
- Established key partnerships with senior internal and military leadership staff to streamline problem resolution and marshal internal resources to complete challenging projects.
Transportation Manager
RIVER CITY PRODUCE, INC.
San Antonio
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Oversaw multi-million dollar transportation fleet of 70 refrigerated vehicles for delivery of produce and other commodities to grocery stores throughout southwestern United States.
- Managed route planning, dispatch, and proactive tracking of local and regional metro deliveries.
- Eliminated risk of fines and other liabilities by ensuring strict compliance to federal DOT guidelines for driver hours of service enforcement and Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
- Enhanced driver talent pool and drove team performance by leading driver hire, recruitment, training, engagement, and retention strategies.
- Reduced lost time due to injury as designated Safety Officer; established safety-conscious environment; led accident investigations and implemented corrective actions.
Logistics Manager (Ice & Water)
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
Camp
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Oversaw construction and startup of Bucca ice plant; managed safe and accurate receival of all construction materials.
- Directed delivery of ice and water services in challenging environment.
- Achieved outstanding commendation from military client and internal leadership for management of complex ice and water production and distribution.
- Secured outstanding ratings for ice and water facilities during LOGCAP HQ and military audits.
Transportation Manager
RIVER CITY PRODUCE, INC.
San Antonio
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Coordinated delivery of produce and other goods to grocery stores throughout southwestern US territory.
- Managed route planning, dispatch, fleet performance, and driver teams.
- Oversaw safety and compliance measures; reduced costs and led accident investigations.
- Assured compliance with federal DOT guidelines, local safety regulations, and internal standards.
Senior Logistics Manager
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
Baghdad
12.2003 - 12.2007
- Oversaw delivery of fuel, ice and water to military bases throughout Baghdad in challenging, constantly changing environment.
- Consistently met or exceeded IAW and SOW requirements.
- Delivered analysis and trend data to senior management and military customer detailing storage levels, rates of issues and availability of commodities.
- Averted supply shortfalls by conducting demand analysis to identify areas of concern and implementing measures to shore up availability.
- Chosen to serve as Acting Theatre Traffic Manager, delivering additional value to account.
- Slashed demurrage costs while ensuring 0 interruptions in supply chain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2028
Skills
- Visio
- Strategic planning
- Dispatching
- Team management
- Logistics
- Supply chain management
- Sourcing
- Freight
- Construction
- Tanker
- Security
- Microsoft Excel
- Fleet management
- Supply chain
- Demand planning
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Internal audits
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Driving
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Profit & loss
- Warehouse experience
- Transportation management
- Cost control
- Data analysis skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Records management
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Account management
- Maintenance
- Budgeting
- Supervising experience
- Project management
Certification
- CDL A, 01/01/96 to 01/31/28
- Hazmat Endorsement, 05/01/23 to 05/31/25
- X Endorsement, 05/01/23 to 05/31/25
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Teton Petroleum Transport
07.2025 - Current
Global Logistics Manager
Allied Fittings
09.2023 - Current
Trucking Manager
CBSL Transportation
08.2021 - 04.2022
Supplier & Sourcing Manager
SCHLUMBERGER
05.2019 - 04.2020
Operations Manager / Division Trucking Manager
Schlumberger
07.2017 - 05.2019
Operations Manager
UNITED SITE SERVICES
12.2015 - 07.2017
General Manager
1845 OIL FIELD SERVICES
07.2014 - 12.2015
Terminal Manager
QUALITY ENERGY RESOURCES
09.2013 - 07.2014
Supervisor
HALIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES
03.2011 - 09.2013
Director of Logistics, United States Division
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
03.2010 - 02.2011
Transportation Manager
RIVER CITY PRODUCE, INC.
06.2009 - 03.2010
Logistics Manager (Ice & Water)
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
10.2008 - 06.2009
Transportation Manager
RIVER CITY PRODUCE, INC.
01.2008 - 10.2008
Senior Logistics Manager
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
12.2003 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University