Walter Vargas
Decatur,TX
Summary
Results-driven Logistics Professional with expertise in supply chain optimization and crisis management. Proficient in contract negotiation, inventory management, and strategic planning, successfully reducing transportation costs and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving demands, leveraging project management and process improvement skills to achieve impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Romelia Logistics
01.2021 - Current
- Optimized supply chain efficiency through coordinated cross-functional logistics operations.
- Enhanced team performance by training junior staff in logistics best practices.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts to improve logistics service terms and costs.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, maintaining high safety and quality control standards.
- Achieved significant savings by reducing transportation costs through strategic route planning.
- Boosted on-time delivery rates by monitoring shipments and addressing delays proactively.
- Established effective communication systems for seamless logistics coordination across departments.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends and improve logistics strategies.
Owner
W Vargas Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2020
- Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic business development initiatives.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships for quality product delivery and service support.
- Optimized daily workflows, significantly improving overall productivity and team performance.
- Mentored staff in customer service best practices, boosting sales effectiveness.
- Cultivated client relationships, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Ensured safe, timely goods delivery by operating and maintaining commercial trucks.
- Coordinated logistics to improve routing and scheduling for transport operations.
- Executed preventive maintenance on vehicles, minimizing downtime and repair costs.
- Planned optimal delivery routes, reducing fuel expenses and improving efficiency.
- Communicated professionally with customers to resolve complaints and enhance satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miguel-Angel Asturias
Escuintla, Guatemala10-1990
Skills
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Crisis management
- Process optimization
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Profit and loss analysis
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Scheduling
- Schedule management
- Records organization and management
- Performance improvement
- Operations oversight
- Deadline oriented
- Logistics planning
- Demand forecasting
- Transportation management
- Route optimization
- Cost reduction
- Contingency planning
- Carrier selection
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Shipping and receiving
- Punctual and dependable
- Materials handling
- Operational efficiency
- Shipment tracking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Shipment coordination
- Driver scheduling
- Fleet management
- Results-driven
- Safety standards
Timeline
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Romelia Logistics
01.2021 - Current
Owner
W Vargas Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Miguel-Angel Asturias