Taylor Hall
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
To make a significant contribution to successful business operations, face new challenges with enthusiasm, exceed expectations, and advance based on accomplishments.
Background in the logistics industry. Comprehensive computer experience in Workfront, Microsoft Office, AS400, SAP, and TMS. Accustomed to situations involving tough decision-making and immediate response. Able to prioritize heavy workload, strong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Enjoy working in stimulating environments, which challenge both intellectual abilities and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate excellent customer service and excel at building rapport with internal/external customers. Reliable & supportive team player Focused Job Title well-versed in process improvement and contract negotiations. In-depth knowledge of transportation, logging and trucking activities. Track record of maximizing resources to streamline operations and monitoring quality control to meet contract obligations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Planner
Carrier Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Daily transportation planning consolidation and building of outbound shipments via TMS to ensure on-time delivery at the lowest reasonable cost
- Tendering and acceptance of all shipments daily via contracted Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, Small Parcel, and Flatbed transportation providers
- Manage daily hot requests to ensure prioritized for planning and transmitted to the warehouse to ensure on-time delivery
- Set delivery appointments to ensure the earliest possible delivery based on DC capacity and provider transit time
- Manage timely and accurate communications (Email, Phone, etc.) to internal and external customers
- Provide daily shipment plans to Distribution Centers based on forecast and capability
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that reduce delivered costs while improving on-time delivery
- Provide EOD status report to leadership measuring daily performance as well as opportunities for improvement.
Production Control Team Lead
Herff Jones
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Work with outside vendors to ship/receive Outsourcing orders
- Schedule workers to unbox and distribute incoming Outsource Material
- Create SOPs, Ship Orders, BOLs, etc.
Project Coordinator
Herff Jones
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinate Projects with Department Managers to keep them on schedule
- Set up meetings to get action plans for projects
- Weekly presentations on Top Projects in the Warehouses
- Created a Monthly Newsletter to keep all employees informed.
Carrier Sales Rep/ Customer Service Rep- Data Entry
Backhaul Direct LLC
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Built relationships with carriers to lower rates
- Worked with account managers to get better rates on contracted lanes
- Worked with account managers and customers to get dedicated freight
- Set up both pickup and delivery appointments
- Monitored carriers 24/7.
Product Development Coordinator-Folding Furniture
Cosco Home & Office-Columbus, IN
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Created and distributed Request for Quotes (RFQs) to Cosco Suppliers and ensure they accurately represent the Specifications needed
- Reviewed Workfront requests and communicate with Marketing & Sales to provide accurate Quotes
- Reviewed Bill of Materials for each RFQ line item and ensure calculations are accurate
- Reviewed and edited Pre-Skus, RFQs, Timelines needed for establishing production dates, RTPs, Creative Requests, FPAs and set up of Final Skus
- Created and Updated PowerPoint presentations for Monthly Department Meetings
- Coordinated and ordered samples needed for Customer Line Reviews, Trade Shows, Corporate and Cosco meetings, and Customer Service questions.
Warehouse Planner
Dorel Juvenile Group-Columbus, IN
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated pickup appointments with Planners and carriers
- Set picks and replenishments for the warehouse inventory
- Updated customers on shipped loads and drop trailers
- Filled in for Manager during Safety training if needed.
Education
BA in Marketing -
Anderson University
Anderson, IN05.2010
Skills
- Freight Planning
- Transportation demand management
- Transportation Modeling
- Transportation Policy Development
- Transit-oriented Development
- Multimodal Transportation
- Transportation Safety Analysis
- Transportation Network Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
Timeline
Transportation Planner
Carrier Inc
03.2022 - Current
Production Control Team Lead
Herff Jones
01.2022 - 03.2022
Project Coordinator
Herff Jones
06.2021 - 01.2022
Carrier Sales Rep/ Customer Service Rep- Data Entry
Backhaul Direct LLC
11.2020 - 06.2021
Product Development Coordinator-Folding Furniture
Cosco Home & Office-Columbus, IN
08.2017 - 10.2019
Warehouse Planner
Dorel Juvenile Group-Columbus, IN
02.2015 - 08.2017
BA in Marketing -
Anderson University