TAYLAR BYRD
Logistics Leader
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Logistics professional with 6+ years of experience managing supply chain operations and coordinating the movement of high value assets across domestic and international markets. Skilled in negotiating contracts with carriers to reduce transportation costs and improve delivery timelines while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Proven track record of optimizing inventory workflows and implementing process improvements to minimize stockouts, increase accuracy, and reduce operational delays. Experienced in leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration to achieve measurable efficiency gains and meet organizational goals. Recognized for attention to detail, problem-solving, and delivering results under tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Well-qualified Logistics Specialist proficient in handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Efficiency-driven and organized with team-oriented mentality and dedication to customer satisfaction, business goals and sales excellence. Skilled in coordinating documentation and handling payments.
Experienced customer service professional bringing 5+ years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about 10+ regulations and standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
United States Air Force
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinated relocations, travel entitlements, and reimbursements for 8K personnel, overseeing all related administrative processes and ensuring timely, accurate payments, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
- Audited relocation entitlements and conducted pre-move consultations for 30 employee transfers and 8 major property shipments, ensuring $175K in inaccurate payouts with zero delays.
- Designed and implemented standardized training programs, creating process documentation for claims management and shipment workflows that improved accuracy and reduced processing times by 10%.
- Collaborated with vendors to coordinate the repair and return of 14 critical assets, restoring operational readiness for 27 high-value equipment units and saving $2M through efficient resource planning.
- Managed a $124K corporate travel budget, arranging 72 relocation and travel requests, negotiating with service providers, and ensuring compliance with billing and transportation regulations, achieving zero discrepancies.
- Directed international relocations for 212 employees, partnering with commercial carriers and freight operators to ensure timely deliveries and flawless shipment handling.
- Resolved 35 high-priority property claims, applying quality control measures and customer-focused protocols to achieve a 100% resolution rate and improve satisfaction metrics.
Logistics Analyst - Inbound and Outbound Operations
United States Air Force
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw logistics operations for shipments valued at $6.3B, managing supply chain processes, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and optimizing workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with commercial carriers, securing cost-effective service-level agreements for 7.2K shipments, reducing transportation expenses by 15%, and achieving consistent 2-day delivery times.
- Prepared and packaged materials for international shipment, adhering to Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR) and implementing labeling and safety protocols to achieve a 0% damage rate for all shipments.
- Managed inventory levels for 802 equipment kits and 250 tons of bulk materials, preventing stockouts, reducing excess inventory by 15%, and generating $50K in annual cost savings through strategic load planning.
- Audited shipment records and resolved 22K documentation discrepancies, developing quality assurance protocols that improved shipment accuracy by 30% and safeguarded $371M in high-value assets.
- Streamlined workflows for 189 high-priority shipments, coordinating vendor performance, categorizing cargo by priority, and reducing delivery delays by 30% to meet strict deadlines.
- Trained 10 logistics specialists, delivering hands-on training in compliance standards, cargo tracking systems, and quality assurance, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and a 20% reduction in documentation errors.
- Reduced transportation costs, coordinating optimal shipping routes and negotiating carrier contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
American Public University System
New Town, West Virginia 05-2026
Skills
Logistics Analysis & Coordination
Certification
Active Secret Security Clearance
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Specialized Training
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Logistics
- Inventory Control
- Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR) Compliance
- International Shipping
- HAZMAT Handling
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Forklift Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics Systems Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Asset Accountability
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
United States Air Force
09.2019 - Current
Logistics Analyst - Inbound and Outbound Operations
United States Air Force
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
American Public University System
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