Tatiana Johnson
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Rxo
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintain customer profile information and enter loads from customer tenders into the Freight Optimizer system
- Update account managers on problem loads and what actions have been taken; update receivers and customers on status of loads
- Monitor daily pick-ups and deliveries; verify that loads have arrived on time and in good condition
- Take check calls from drivers, ensuring that loads will deliver on time; validate all load data prior to marking loads delivered, for accounting purposes
- Investigate product overages, shortages, damages, and complete appropriate documentation
- Schedule and reschedule delivery appointments for all loads; accept or decline loads based on direction from account managers
- Provide detailed directions and instructions to properly route drivers
- Negotiate prices with shippers and carriers.
Account logistics coordinator
Cornerstone Systems
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Input shipment data in TMS and manage shipment from pickup to delivery, when needed
- Evaluate and provide shipping instructions to the service provider
- Review documents submitted by carriers to assure accuracy, detail, and completeness
- Release load for billing when the load has been delivered and all information is accurate
- Manage, service, and grow current customer/carrier relationships; Convert new carrier relationships into repeat business
- Execute negotiations with customers and carriers through prospecting, cold calling, qualifying and closing business
- Source carrier capacity as needed to cover customer freight
- Develop carrier relationships and contacts at multiple levels (dispatch, sales, and owner)
- Understand the customer’s shipping needs; identify service and/or cost improvement opportunities and execute their highest priority initiatives.
Delivery Station Warehouse Associate
Amazon
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Helped organize stocks and maintain inventory
- Assisted with receiving and unloading inventory items
- Operated forklift in a safely manner while adhering to safety policies.
Education
Associates degree in behavioral sciences -
05.2023
06.2020
Skills
- Validating Supplies
- Updating Logs
- Inventory Restocking
- Materials Handling
- Shipment Coordinating
- Overseeing Deliveries
- Evaluating Proposals
- Operating Forklifts
- Import/Export Requirements Knowledge
- Proficient With Logistics Software
- Shipment Receiving
- Safety Practices
- Team Oversight
- Resolving Problems
- Database Management
- Account Managing
- Documentation Skills
- Order Preparation
- Inventory Counting
- Transportation Planning
- Logistics Software Proficiency
- Distribution Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Shipping Coordination
- Warehouse Management
- International Logistics
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Project Management
- Carrier Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Effective Communication
- Route Optimization
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Logistics Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Driver Scheduling
- Problem-Solving
- Supply Chain Operations
- Expense Management
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Documentation
- Computer-Based Inventory System
- Warehousing Processes
- Transportation Management
Timeline
Logistics Specialist - Rxo
04.2022 - 12.2023
Account logistics coordinator - Cornerstone Systems
08.2020 - 04.2022
Delivery Station Warehouse Associate - Amazon
07.2018 - 09.2019
Garrett College - Associates degree in behavioral sciences,
Henrico High School - ,