Tim Abercrombie

Shipping Manager | Lumber Logistics & Transportation
Experienced Shipping Manager specializing in the coordination and management of truckload shipments of lumber. Skilled in optimizing freight operations, ensuring on-time deliveries, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage carrier relationships, streamline logistics processes, and monitor inventory and shipment tracking. Adept at problem-solving in a fast-paced distribution environment while supporting cost-effective and efficient supply chain solutions.

Key Skills:

• Truckload scheduling & dispatch
• Freight cost management & optimization
• Carrier & vendor relationship management
• Inventory control & warehouse coordination
• Regulatory compliance & safety standards
• Logistics process improvement

• Oversaw receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company standards.
• Trained new staff on best practices for inventory management and safety protocols.
• Coordinated efficient unloading and inspection of incoming shipments, maintaining quality control.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in receiving department.

• Conducted thorough investigations on narcotics-related offenses, collaborating with law enforcement agencies.
• Analyzed intelligence reports and surveillance data to identify drug trafficking patterns.
• Developed and implemented strategies for effective undercover operations targeting narcotics distribution networks.
• Trained junior investigators on investigative techniques and legal compliance in narcotics cases.
• Assigned to the FBI Safe Streets Task Force for approximately 12 years.
• Handled High Tech Surveillance Camera's and the monitoring and recording aspect for State and Federal Court purposes.
• Prepared detailed case files and evidence documentation for prosecution purposes, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Certified Evidence Technician.
• From 1996 to 2006 was on the road as a Patrol Officer and Supervisor (Sargent). Normal duties while on Patrol such as answering calls to training new Officers.