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Thongchai Thao

Statesville,USA

Summary

Experienced logistics and supply chain professional with 4 years of experience optimizing operations for packaging businesses. Skilled in building strong relationships to drive project success, troubleshoot challenges, and implement cutting-edge improvement initiatives. Proficient in utilizing Oracle TMS to streamline logistics processes and enhance overall efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Planner - International Transportation

Sonoco Products Company
08.2023 - Current
  • Planned, tendered, and managed all shipments through Oracle TMS (OTM).
  • Managed shipments domestically and internationally within North America (USA, CAN, MEX).
  • Monitored, approved, and addressed accessorial charges with network carriers and Metal Packaging plants.
  • Worked closely with Logistics sourcing and procurement to ensure lane awards are sourced to correct forecasted volumes.
  • Leveraged strategic Partnerships within the Metal packaging business division such as Commercial Sales, Supply Chain Planning, Steel Sourcing, and Plant Operational Excellence.
  • Enhanced interconnectivity with business partners through technology - data sharing.
  • Identified sustainability opportunities and partnered with key stakeholders to drive process change.
  • Contributed to $1.7 million in productivity within the business by identifying cost savings and avoidance opportunities.
  • Delivered core KPIs: Primary Tender Acceptance, Routing Guide Compliance, On Time Pick Up, and On Time Delivery of greater than 95%.
  • Hold routine carrier management with key network carriers to review KPIs on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
  • Address all internal and external escalations.
  • Prepared data and drove quarterly business reviews with key network carriers.
  • Reviewed raw and adjusted KPI data weekly to ensure business division needs are met.
  • Present overall Metal Packaging business logistics data to greater division leadership and held open discussions on continuous improvement.
  • Utilized internal data to track system compliant shipments versus non-compliant shipments to ensure processes are being followed within the business division.

Manager-Materials

Sonoco Products Company
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Supply chain professional with strong experience in packaging, lean manufacturing, production planning, and inventory management.
  • Oversee 15 direct report forklift drivers around a 24/7 operating schedule.
  • Interface directly with customer service representatives assisting with supply needs to satisfy customer needs.
  • Coordinate logistics of outbound shipping and inbound receiving.
  • Set weekly production schedules and adjust according to production needs.
  • Manage inventory of finished products. Cycle counts and system adjustments.
  • Manage inventory of multiple direct material items such as coating, steel, and packaging.

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in distribution of new Navy type 3 uniforms to over 325 sailors in Naval Operational Support Center Minneapolis, MN.
  • Assisted in coordinating the construction of elevated causeways to aid in the movement of over 100 Naval, Marine Corp, and Army vehicles from ship to shore.
  • Vehicles were then moved by priority to the maintenance shop and overhauled before being returned to service.
  • Completed over 250 hours of preventative and corrective maintenance on Naval construction battalion vehicles and machinery.
  • Qualified in Naval 3M 301 maintenance.
  • Managed logistics and coordination of repair and maintenance on over 150 Naval service vehicles per year over the course of 4 years.

Industrial Mechanic

Ball Metal Pack
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly PMs on industrial machinery.
  • Maintained cleanliness of machinery and surrounding work environment.
  • Minimized down time of machinery by promptly responding to any downed machines.
  • Performed overhauls and repairs to machinery as needed.
  • Experienced with 2-piece food can production machinery such as cuppers, body makers, trimmers, flangers, beaders, and inside spray guns.

Education

Diploma - General studies

Forest Lake Area High School
Forest Lake, MN
06.2015

Skills

  • Cost negotiations
  • Cost avoidance
  • Data analysis
  • Cost savings
  • Oracle TMS
  • International logistics
  • Carrier management
  • KPI reporting
  • Supply chain planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Transportation planning

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Supply Chain and Procurement executive leadership in development of strategy to ensure best service is provided at sustainable cost.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Planner - International Transportation

Sonoco Products Company
08.2023 - Current

Manager-Materials

Sonoco Products Company
05.2021 - 08.2023

Industrial Mechanic

Ball Metal Pack
04.2020 - 05.2021

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy
04.2017 - 04.2023

Diploma - General studies

Forest Lake Area High School

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