Stephen Provenza
Madison,MS
Summary
Astute Logistics Manager focused on supporting cross functional teams to increase customer satisfaction through process improvements. A respected professional with exceptional knowledge of developing strategic plans for service excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Magnolia Marine Transport
08.2020 - Current
- Supporting Ergon, Inc organically by providing and facilitating petroleum movements throughout inland river system
- Integrating operations to expedite shipments for the oil majors all while maintaining integrity to justify dedicated repeat business
- Continuously diversifying MMT fleet in the marketplace to support the purposeful growth for the strategic initiative plan introduced by executive leadership.
Distribution Manager
Pine Bluff Materials
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Manage a fleet of 170 active barges & 12 Tow Boats throughout Lower Ohio River Valley and Tennessee River Valley
- Orchestrated the most efficient transit moves from origin to destination to meet the markets demand
- Delegate strategic and short-term goals all while maintaining complete operations functionality both shore side and marine side.
Dispatch/Sales
Jantran, Inc
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Generated, and in some instances, approved contracts and all expenses involved in moving freight
- Accepted and presented all billing and traffic information to both offshore and shore side facilities upon request
- Engaged daily in determining the most efficient way to precipitate the horsepower needed to deliver timings.
Tow Expeditor (Fleet Dispatcher)
Kirby Inland Marine
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed daily expediting responsibilities in a high stress environment from materials to site
- Coordinated with dock and vessel personnel to ensure optimal service was guaranteed to meet and exceed customer satisfaction
- Developed ability to forecast arrival and departure times for vessels traveling the inland waterway system.
Stevedore Supervisor
CGB Enterprises, Inc.
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Responsible for all inbound/outbound movements at this terminal
- Calculated with Master and Chief Officer, tonnage to be loaded/discharged to comply with safety and stability of the vessel
- Supervise longshoreman labor onboard vessel while concurrently monitoring production of terminal labor.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Oasis
- TowWorks
- BoatSys
- SAP Business
- Viewpoint
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Sales/Logistics
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Magnolia Marine Transport
08.2020 - Current
Distribution Manager
Pine Bluff Materials
02.2017 - 08.2020
Dispatch/Sales
Jantran, Inc
09.2013 - 02.2017
Tow Expeditor (Fleet Dispatcher)
Kirby Inland Marine
06.2012 - 09.2013
Stevedore Supervisor
CGB Enterprises, Inc.
05.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
The University of Mississippi
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