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TAYLOR BROWN

Richmond,VA

Summary

Experienced transportation professional with a strong background in managing logistics and streamlining transportation operations. Demonstrated success in leading teams to meet operational objectives and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments, prioritizing teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Scheduler

Fairlead Integrated
02.2024 - Current
  • Leveraged Primavera P6 to develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring optimal resource allocation, timely project execution, and alignment with organizational objectives
  • Utilize project management software, including Primavera P6 and Excel, to assess manning requirements and lead key meetings and reviews to drive project advancement and team coordination
  • Created and analyzed production reports to identify trends, measure performance, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement
  • Collaborated with Production Managers, Production Control, and Operation Planners to adjust and update schedules based on operational changes, ensuring alignment with project milestones and delivery objectives

Transportation Supervisor

NFI Industries
04.2020 - 02.2024
  • Created and managed sixty weekly long-haul schedules for Anheuser Busch, overseeing inbound supply material, third-party logistics freight, and product deliveries
  • Utilized advanced analytics through Power BI to effectively track production metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making in proactively ordering products for upcoming weeks' schedules
  • Reduced empty or deadhead miles by 17% through strategic driver scheduling and optimizing pickup and delivery routes to ensure proximity, enhancing operational efficiency and lowering transportation costs
  • Scheduled appointments with suppliers and maintained effective communication with drivers, providing status updates and ETAs
  • Monitored driver compliance with DOT guidelines and utilized camera systems for performance evaluation and offered coaching to improve efficiency and ensure safety
  • Proficiently handled customer orders, updating payroll records for detention time, deadhead miles, and BOLs
  • Assisted in managing the dedicated lane, assisting with dispatching, and tracking equipment

Logistics Specialist

STG Logistics
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Partnered with the Field Dispatcher for the assigned region when scheduling appointments with the preferred appointment to meet customer service goals, port cut-off, and maximizing the network of capacity
  • Utilized ProPass to efficiently track shipping containers, manage demurrage, and coordinate appointment scheduling for seamless pick-up and drop-off operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective logistics solutions
  • Examined available capacity within the shipping zone, including vacant equipment on the street, and pickup appointments in accordance with predetermined parameters
  • Triage roadblocks include a lack of gate reservations, bad orders, billing issues, etc
  • Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Maritime and Supply Chain Management

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2024

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
05.2022

Skills

  • Material Handling Distribution Management
  • Order Processing
  • Equipment Tracking (TMS, EMS)
  • Power BI Analytics
  • Route Evaluation & Adjustment (TMS)
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • DOT
  • Performance Coaching
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Primavera P6 Experience
  • ERP systems proficiency

Timeline

Production Scheduler

Fairlead Integrated
02.2024 - Current

Transportation Supervisor

NFI Industries
04.2020 - 02.2024

Logistics Specialist

STG Logistics
10.2017 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Tidewater Community College

Bachelor of Science - Maritime and Supply Chain Management

Old Dominion University

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