Zhonney Phillips
Spring
Summary
Highly regarded logistics manager with over 18 years of decorated experience. I've implemented safety guidelines that set the tone for site safety and compliance based off of OSHA guidelines. With a managing style of being a visionary, I take pride and acquiring new talent, building teams, and reassuring our stakeholders profit margins exceeded expectations. I am also dedicated to assisting all team members in reaching their fullest potential. Being data driven I constantly analyze business strategies that can insure companies longevity. I'm committed to greatness and I take pride in my profession.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Omega Morgan
Conroe
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain adequate stock for ongoing projects.
- Facilitated communication between vendors and internal teams for seamless operations.
- Organized shipping schedules to optimize transportation efficiency and costs.
- Prepared shipping documents and compliance paperwork for regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed transportation routes to improve service delivery timelines and reduce costs.
- Collaborated with project managers to align logistics with project timelines and needs.
- Trained new staff on logistics processes and best practices for operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily transportation operations involving scheduling, routing, tracking, and documentation.
- Addressed customer inquiries regarding order status and schedule changes promptly.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
- Resolved any issues or discrepancies related to product delivery or receipt in a timely manner.
- Coordinated loading and unloading processes across warehouses and distribution centers.
- Coordinated with internal teams to streamline shipment processes between various locations.
- Managed and supervised shipment processes to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Generated comprehensive reports addressing freight costs, delivery timelines, invoices, and other pertinent data.
- Assisted in developing processes for receiving, storing and distributing materials according to established procedures.
- Analyzed data to identify cost savings opportunities in the logistics process.
- Provided support in negotiating contracts with third-party providers regarding rates, services offered.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing storage costs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and best practices pertaining to logistics operations.
- Conducted regular reviews of supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery rate, fill rate.
- Ensured accurate completion of customs documents for international shipments as required by law.
- Evaluated environmental impact of logistics operations and implemented green initiatives.
- Negotiated contracts with shipping and freight companies to secure lower transportation costs.
- Prepared and maintained accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading and invoices.
- Coordinated with customs brokers to ensure smooth and compliant international shipments.
- Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
- Participated in logistics planning and forecasting activities to meet future demand effectively.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
- Supported logistics department by leveraging existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Abided by safety training protocols and accident preparedness procedures to maintain safe working conditions.
- Directed and supported compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
Logistics Manager
Marine Trans llc
Spring
10.2015 - 09.2025
- Implement SOP's in correlation with safety requirements that overall all land, air and sea cargo
- Brokered shipments
- Sales negotiations
- Heavy haul
- Negotiated contracts with potential clients
- Developed and maintain strong relationships with vessel captains
- Oversaw launch set up for vessel deliveries
- Overseer of all logistical needs for vessel cargo delivery
- Maintain a clean safety record and developmental business strategies for over 160+ employees.
- Coordinate and Dispatch Routes across all 48 states including Canada.
- Gap Analysis
- Analyze research data
- Development of SOP's
- KPI analyzation
- Damage control
- Overseer of land, air and ocean logistical needs
- Highly experienced safety, compliance officer
- Experience with PAPS - Pre-Arrival Processing System and also PARS- Pre-Arrival
- Familiar with SCAC
- Commercial Invoices
- Implemented continues education courses for business growth.
- Continuous integration of systems
- Monitored revenue growth
- Monitored of retention rates
- Business acquisitions
- Highly experienced in Human Resources
- Damage control
- Over 120 hours media training
- Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
- Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
- Evaluated incoming pick-up and delivery requests to determine driver assignments.
- Analyzed client orders and available personnel to plan and execute within client needs and expectations.
- Evaluated problematic conditions to resolve issues and optimize service levels.
- Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases
- ERP SAP
- Loss prevention
- Experience with POD's - Proof of Delivery
- Experience with BOL's- Bill of Lading
- Manifest development
- Safety Checks
- Prioritized work based on business demands and freight delivery times.
- Developed action plans for personnel to reduce service failure.
- Identified root causes of service failures and implemented appropriate remediation measures to prevent future issues.
- Implemented structured plans in case of catastrophic emergencies.
- Set up lunches for vessel shipments
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
- Supported logistics department by leveraging existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Reviewed logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.
- Strong Expert Negotiator
- Vessel coordinator
- Imports
- Exports
- Scheduling and permits
- Expert in scope
- 4PL /3PL
- BIDING
- Highly experienced in brokerage and bidding freight
- DOT COMPLIANCE
- Analyze data to maintain high client satisfaction rates
Operations Manager
Batchelor's Trucking
Houston
04.2010 - 11.2015
- Overseer of all employees and implemented safety structure
- Develop SOP's for new hires
- Matched bills of lading and reconciled quantities to verify items shipped.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations.
- Kept detailed and updated records of calls in physical and electronic databases.
- Scheduled loads according to priority and available equipment.
- Answered customer requests with information about product availability, shipping information and status updates.
- Identified locations and needs of callers to accurately send assistance.
- Monitored changes in delivery schedule and communicated changes to customers.
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
- Recorded results of service calls to create report summaries for senior management.
- Trained employees on triaging and dispatching procedures to properly handle daily calls.
- Reviewed routes, daily traffic and weather conditions to adjust plans, meeting daily requirements and service needs.
- Worked closely with transportation supervisor to dispatch and assign loads.
- Compliance
- Brokering
- Biding contracts
Education
Business Management
Baylor University
Waco, TX 08.2006 - 05/2010
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Supply chain management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics
- Computer skills
- Freight
- Oracle
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Continuous integration
- Warehouse management system
- QuickBooks
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Google Docs
- Compliance management
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Mobile devices
- Inventory management
- Driving
- Sales
- ERP systems
- Inventory control
- Powerpoint
- User Interface (UI)
- Windows
- Assembly
- Databases
- CI/CD
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Logistics Process Improvement
- Project management
- Production planning
- SAP
- Leadership
- Purchasing
- Load & unload
- Quality control
- Team management
- Manufacturing (5 years)
- Conflict management
- Pricing
- Warehouse experience
- Regulatory reporting
- Microsoft Access
- Production Management
- Transportation management systems
- Shipping documentation
- Route optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- Compliance oversight
- Supply chain coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Performance analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Process improvement
- Client relations
- Project assignments
Certification
- Certified Project Manager
- Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Omega Morgan
12.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
Marine Trans llc
10.2015 - 09.2025
Operations Manager
Batchelor's Trucking
04.2010 - 11.2015
Business Management
Baylor University
08.2006 - 05/2010