Sidrit Kercyku

As a Logistics Consultant at PrimeSource Building Products, I was contracted to support the drayage team in optimizing transportation operations and clearing a significant backlog due to large scale strike in US ports. My role focused on streamlining container movements, enhancing data accuracy, and improving cost efficiency through process optimization and analytics.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Drayage Operations Support: Coordinated container transportation from sea ports and rail yards, ensuring timely movement and delivery.

• Backlog Reduction: Assisted the logistics team in catching up with delayed shipments, improving workflow efficiency.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Entered and analyzed SAP data using Excel, ensuring accurate invoicing and shipment tracking.

• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identified opportunities to lower transportation costs, improving budget efficiency for drayage operations.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to enhance coordination and streamline supply chain processes.

• Process Standardization: Provided insights on LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize container flow and reduce turnaround time.

This role allowed me to apply my expertise in supply chain analysis, cost optimization, and logistics coordination, directly contributing to improved efficiency and cost savings within PrimeSource’s operations.

At Alto Pharmacy, a unicorn startup revolutionizing pharmaceutical delivery, I played a key role in cost reduction and value creation within the logistics department. My primary focus was optimizing last-mile delivery operations, cutting inefficiencies, and enhancing overall supply chain performance. Through strategic planning and LEAN methodologies, I helped reduce the cost per delivery from $12 when I joined to $3.50 by the time I left, significantly improving operational profitability. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Cost Optimization: Led initiatives to streamline delivery operations, negotiating better rates with couriers and restructuring routes to minimize fuel and labor expenses.

• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Used Snowflake and Looker to analyze logistics data, track key KPIs like cost per delivery, on-time delivery rates, and courier efficiency, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Process Improvement: Applied Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, reducing delays and optimizing warehouse-to-customer logistics.

• Scaling Delivery Operations: Assisted in transitioning from a 1PL model to a 3PL system, improving flexibility and reducing overhead costs.

• Fleet Management: Managed a network of 30-50 drivers using Onfleet to optimize routing, ensure timely deliveries, and improve service efficiency.

• Technology & Automation: Worked with Onfleet to enhance route optimization and dispatching, reducing wasted mileage and improving turnaround times.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with pharmacy teams, warehouse staff, and external vendors to align supply chain strategies with business growth.

By focusing on cost efficiency, process automation, and data-driven decision-making, I contributed to Alto Pharmacy’s scalability, helping it sustain growth while improving its logistics cost structure and overall service quality.

Following my successful three-month internship at Magnum OÜ, I was the only intern to receive an immediate fulltime offer, transitioning into a Dispatcher role. This promotion was a testament to my strong analytical skills, process improvement contributions, and ability to manage logistics operations efficiently. In this role, I took on greater responsibilities in fleet management, last-mile delivery coordination, and supply chain optimization, applying LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fleet Coordination & Last-Mile Delivery: Managed and optimized a fleet of 5 drivers, ensuring timely and costeffective deliveries while minimizing delays.

• Route Optimization: Applied LEAN principles to streamline dispatching processes, reduce idle time, and enhance driver productivity.

• Real-Time Shipment Tracking: Used Knapp WMS to monitor deliveries, track vehicle locations, and provide real-time updates.

• Performance Reporting: Created detailed logistics performance reports, analyzing fleet efficiency, delivery success rates, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Process Improvement: Implemented Six Sigma strategies to identify inefficiencies, reduce errors in dispatching, and enhance overall service levels.

• Carrier & Vendor Relations: Maintained strong relationships with vendors and clients to make sure the large amount of items we provided were accounted for

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with warehouse teams, procurement, and customer service to ensure smooth operations and seamless order fulfillment.

This role allowed me to develop critical decision-making skills in high-pressure logistics environments while reinforcing my expertise in warehouse management systems, transportation planning, and operational efficiency.

During my three-month internship at Magnum OÜ, I gained comprehensive experience in supply chain and warehouse operations, focusing on optimizing logistics processes through LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy, streamline order fulfillment, and enhance operational efficiency using Knapp WMS for the automated warehouse management

Key responsibilities included:

• Assisting in warehouse management by optimizing stock organization and ensuring real-time inventory accuracy using Knapp systems in order to manage the automated warehouse

• Supporting order processing and last-mile delivery coordination to improve fulfillment rates and reduce delays.

• Writing detailed performance reports analyzing warehouse efficiency, transportation costs, and supplier lead times.

• Implementing LEAN principles to identify non-value-adding activities and propose process improvements to enhance productivity.

• Utilizing Six Sigma tools to analyze bottlenecks in logistics operations and contribute to reducing errors in inventory and order fulfillment.

• Coordinating with vendors and logistics providers to improve procurement processes and optimize supply chain costs.

• Followed strict EU regulations for pharmaceutical products, including high value and controlled substances

This experience reinforced my ability to leverage data-driven decision-making for supply chain improvements while developing expertise in warehouse management systems, process optimization, and operational efficiency

During my internship at Smarten Logistics, I gained hands-on experience across all facets of warehouse operations, from inventory management to inbound and outbound logistics. I actively contributed to process optimization by implementing LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance overall workflow.

Key responsibilities included:

• Managing inventory accuracy through cycle counting, stock audits, and discrepancy resolution.

• Assisting in inbound and outbound shipment processes, ensuring timely processing and quality control.

• Writing detailed reports on warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and process improvements to support data-driven decision-making.

• Identifying value-adding activities by streamlining material flow, optimizing warehouse layout, and reducing non-productive time.

• Applying LEAN principles to eliminate bottlenecks, enhance picking and packing efficiency, and improve order fulfillment rates.

• Supporting Six Sigma initiatives by analyzing warehouse performance data to identify root causes of inefficiencies and propose corrective actions.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve workflow standardization, safety protocols, and overall operational excellence.

This experience strengthened my ability to assess logistics processes critically, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to creating a more efficient, value-driven warehouse environment.