TYLER WILKINSON
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Supply chain optimizer with a proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. Experienced in managing logistics for consumer-packaged goods, ensuring seamless transportation from production to the end consumer. Strong relationship builder with large-scale retailers, facilitating effective collaboration across finance and sales departments for budget planning and execution. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and attention to detail, delivering consistent results while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Beauty Bio
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw global and local transportation logistics.
- Managed inbound and outbound shipment activities.
- Contributed to transportation budget development and performed cost analysis quarterly.
- Developed numerous quarterly global freight estimates across air, ocean, and domestic trucking modalities to assist in NPD project planning.
- Optimized logistics framework, leading to both cost reduction and improved delivery times.
- Saved over $1 million in freight expenditures from 2022-2023.
- Contributed to the analytical evaluation and provided advice for a 3pl warehouse transfer from New Jersey to Texas in 2024.
- Created daily and weekly reports for Operations department, vendors, and third-party warehouse.
- Recouped funds exceeding $300k in logistics insurance claims.
- Developed and implemented new logistics SOP with Microsoft Excel for coordinating shipments of finished goods and packaging.
- Implemented systematic tracking solutions for effective shipment management by the operations department.
- Oversaw creation and maintenance of vendor names, contacts, and addresses.
- Established and sustained organized database for casepack items.
- Established comprehensive hazardous materials shipping regulations for the company.
- Oversaw the creation of a comprehensive tariff HS code database.
- Enhanced accounting efficiency by linking shipments to purchase orders through the tracker.
- Reviewed and sanctioned every transit expenditure.
- Aided in formulating and maintaining several NPD launch schedules.
- Coordinated global shipping updates, overseeing budget management to prevent overspending.
- Sourced and managed vendor partnerships for shipping.
- Aided in establishing new sales accounts globally and locally via the delivery of vital transport documents.
- Executed and controlled the documentation process for international outflow of retail goods.
- Directed and sustained accuracy in handling supply chain insurance claims.
- Managed and optimized shipments to ULTA distribution centers, reducing costs.
- Awarded ULTA's quarterly recognition multiple times for punctual vendor deliveries.
- Submitted and managed complete process to recoup $1k+ in quarterly ULTA chargebacks.
Associate Manager, Logistics
Sunday Riley Modern Skincare
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Addressed all matters related to Logistics and Retail Orders within the business.
- Prepare shipping documents like commercial invoices, packing slips, and shipper’s letters of instruction.
- Oversaw online portals for approximately 50 clients, including Amazon, Target, Sephora, and ULTA.
- Communicated stock shortages to customers via advanced shipping notifications.
- Managed logistics of product creation from raw materials to finished goods shipment.
- Assisted in successful coordination of major events, including Milan Fashion Week.
- Developed new standard operating procedures for shipping to UK, EU and Southeast Asia markets.
- Led carrier selection and rate negotiation for air, ocean, and road shipments.
- Ensured full adherence to regulations through effective collaboration with retailer's transport team, leading to a 12% drop in chargebacks.
- Oversaw shipment activities aiming for timely deliveries and cost reduction.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of retail and event shipments.
- Worked alongside the production department to enhance inventory levels, achieving a 9% reduction in freight expenses.
- Upheld comprehensive understanding of retailer-specific product packaging rules, packing requirements, and Incoterms.
- Directed the administration of HS tariff code products.
- Streamlined communication between candidates and management team regarding hiring processes.
- Supervised team members in retail operations and shipping.
- Approved invoices and organized RTVs for efficiency.
- Aided in formulating and maintaining several NPD launch schedules.
- Oversaw routing, organizing, and handling of all parcel and palletized retail order shipments.
- Handled disputes and RTV processes efficiently.
- Directed and sustained accuracy in handling supply chain insurance claims.
- Achieved assigned objectives for NetSuite implementations, ensuring effective management of shipment operations.
Logistics Coordinator and Sales Order Fulfillment
Sunday Riley Modern Skincare
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Oversaw all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Coordinated with team to guarantee timely arrival of raw materials, packaging, and mixed goods.
- Responsible for attending the warehouse for managing inventory purposes, coordinating product launch dates, and ensuring order fulfillment.
- Managed and created various shipping documents like commercial invoices, bill of ladings, routing requests, shippers’ approval forms, packing slips, and shipping labels.
- Avoided fines by adhering to retailer's specific shipping methods and rules.
Sr. Operations Coordinator
Sandbox Logistics/US Silica
Houston, TX
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Scheduled and coordinated daily proppant deliveries to well sites for major frac operations in US onshore oil and gas wells.
- Scheduled transportation, maintaining accuracy in proppant quantities and dimensions as per frac job requirements.
- Monitored job progress using Sandbox’ and customers’ freight tracking software including Shaleapps, TMS, and PropDispatch.
- Communicated detailed data to key stakeholders effectively.
- Promptly addressed alterations in delivery timelines and approaches per client needs.
- Collaborated with night shift and team members for uninterrupted job support.
- Cut down on avoidable hazards and unnecessary expenses.
- Onboarded and mentored 15 new employees.
- Developed a streamlined system for training new logistics coordinators.
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
Houston, TX
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided efficient solutions for transportation challenges while managing client accounts.
- Engaged customers in rate discussions based on market data.
- Generated timelines for carriers and clients using BOLs.
- Delivered necessary data for processing payments accurately.
- Effectively identified new market opportunities.
- Excelled in meeting set quotas and onboarding customers.
- Achieved milestone by being the initial hire class member to acquire a client for transportation needs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication with a Business Minor
Baylor University
01.2012
Skills
- Freight Management Expertise
- Global logistics coordination
- Logistics Optimization
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Warehouse management
- Monitoring Key Performance Indicators
- Transportation management
- Shipping documentation
- Carrier negotiations
- Customs compliance
- Client relationship management
- Budget planning
- Product management
- Freight cost reporting
- Shipment scheduling
- Tariff coding system
- Route optimization
- Inventory control
- Domestic freight management
- ERP system proficiency with NetSuite
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Team management
- Work delegation
- International freight managemen
- Freight cost estimation
- Data analysis
- Warehouse operation oversight
- Storage oversight
- Customs regulations
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- When not at work, I’m an avid husband and father to two young boys
- I love to spend time with my family, am passionate about coaching youth sports, and regularly volunteer at various local community organizations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Beauty Bio
04.2022 - 12.2024
Associate Manager, Logistics
Sunday Riley Modern Skincare
07.2021 - 04.2022
Logistics Coordinator and Sales Order Fulfillment
Sunday Riley Modern Skincare
11.2019 - 07.2021
Sr. Operations Coordinator
Sandbox Logistics/US Silica
11.2014 - 09.2019
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
02.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication with a Business Minor
Baylor University
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