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Thomas Friend

Meriden,CT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Experienced Procurement Logistics Manager with over 40 years of experience in Transportation. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Manager

Centerboard LLC
Danbury, CT
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key carriers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.

Procurement Manager

Web Integrated Network
Danbury, CT
06.2015 - 09.2021
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key carriers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
  • Coordinated logistics for $4.2M per year operations.

Procurement Logistics Manager

Odyssey Logistics & Technology
Danbury, CT
01.2005 - 06.2015
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
  • Prepared updated shipment reports for executives and clients.
  • Managed monthly freight cost reporting processes.
  • Monitored and complied with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
  • Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers.
  • Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations.
  • Managed annual freight budget of multiple clients

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.1980

Skills

  • Corrective Actions
  • Industry Networking
  • Request for Proposal
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Cost Assessment
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Formal Evaluations
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Methodology Improvements
  • Best Practices and Tools

Travel

I love to travel all over the world. My wife and I have visited many countries in Europe and Asia.

Timeline

Procurement Manager

Centerboard LLC
09.2021 - 05.2022

Procurement Manager

Web Integrated Network
06.2015 - 09.2021

Procurement Logistics Manager

Odyssey Logistics & Technology
01.2005 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

University of Illinois At Chicago

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