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Tyler C. Szymanowski

Grandville,Michigan

Summary

Experienced, hands-on leader seeking a career in logistics operations management. Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Analyst

Tramec Sloan
06.2022 - Current
  • Manage transportation for 6 different locations
  • Analyze data to reduce transportation and shipping costs
  • Direct relationships with LTL carriers and freight brokers
  • Coordinate pick-up and delivery of shipments
  • Negotiate freight rates and contracts
  • Review and audit all freight invoices

Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Encore Floral
03.2016 - 06.2022
  • Building and leading a capable team of 4-6 associates
  • Processing incoming orders and preparing outgoing orders
  • Optimizing truck loading based on delivery routes and product mix
  • Preparing bills of lading and manifests for loading and delivery of freight
  • Preparing invoices for all deliveries and back-hauls
  • Scheduling appointments for deliveries
  • Directing drivers regarding tasks and paperwork
  • Interacting with management regarding order status and issues
  • Coordinating with other Encore locations and distributors
  • Hiring, disciplining, and holding associates accountable to uphold Encore Floral's expectations
  • Lead team through multiple successful holiday seasons with zero shipping errors

Shipping / Warehouse Coordinator and Data Analyst

Encore Floral
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Purchasing
  • Supply chain ordering
  • Inventory tracking
  • Shipment and customer stock replenishment
  • Review / Manage driver activity (electronic logs)
  • Sales reporting and analysis
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Several responsibilities of previous position (Shipping/Receiving Coordinator)

Dock Leader (Part-Time)

Saia LTL Freight
09.2017 - 04.2021
  • Planning upcoming shipments, including guaranteed expedited freight
  • Providing direction to drivers and dock associates
  • Trailer load planning

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

USF Holland
03.2016 - 10.2016
  • Operated a forklift to receive inbound freight and load outbound freight in sequence

Shipping Associate

Encore Floral
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Team-oriented production environment for a high-volume floral distributor
  • Lead teams on an interim basis during peak periods of business
  • Entrusted with assuring that outgoing orders had zero errors and were completed in a timely manner
  • Loaded trucks for shipment

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

Estes Express
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Operated a forklift to receive inbound freight and load outbound freight in sequence

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Communications

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Logistics management
  • Driver Fleet Management
  • Hi-Lo Lift Driving Experience
  • Order and Shipment Planning
  • Warehouse Management
  • Logistics Optimization
  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • ClickBase Software
  • Accountmate Software
  • FedEx Software
  • Epicore Software
  • EDI Software
  • Lighthouse Software

Timeline

Logistics Analyst

Tramec Sloan
06.2022 - Current

Dock Leader (Part-Time)

Saia LTL Freight
09.2017 - 04.2021

Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Encore Floral
03.2016 - 06.2022

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

USF Holland
03.2016 - 10.2016

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

Estes Express
09.2015 - 12.2015

Shipping / Warehouse Coordinator and Data Analyst

Encore Floral
01.2014 - 06.2022

Shipping Associate

Encore Floral
01.2014 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Communications

Aquinas College
Tyler C. Szymanowski