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Skills

  • Business operations
  • Large-scale freight handling
  • Routing and dispatch scheduling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety and compliance training delivery
  • Project organization
  • Shipment error tracking
  • Shipping and receiving logistics
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • Vendor relationship management

Work Experiences

  • Created an incident-report system for tracking freight mismanagement issues, leading to a 15% improvement in resolution speed.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods into trucks for shipping or storage from the warehouse.
  • Achieved 62% reduction in mislabeled shipments.
  • Achieved reduction over 2023.
  • Collaborated with carriers.
  • Used cranes and metric equipment to lift and transport large and heavy materials.
  • Used carts, dollies, and other moving equipment to transport materials depending on the load size.
  • Conducted operational efficiency reviews with senior management.
  • Cross-trained staff in freight logistics.
  • Kept an eye on the materials on the conveyor, stopped the machine to clear jams, and tagged the materials.

Summaries

  • Freight Lead with a proven track record loading, unloading, and transporting materials at program locations.
  • On-time delivery of materials and supplies to manufacturers and retailers is a specialty of ours.
  • Adaptable Freight Lead with expertise in forecasting freight flow and warehouse space allocation during peak seasons. Reduced warehouse overflow by 76% and consistently exceeded KPI goals in freight handling.
  • Safety-conscious, with a working knowledge of warehouse protocols, production processes, and product distribution.
  • Boosted safety compliance through PMP standards.
  • Created and implemented efficient freight categorization systems.
  • Consistently met client timelines and expectations.
  • Team player who is known for his ability to work well with others.
  • Coordinated time-sensitive shipments.
  • Accomplished Freight Lead proficient in managing complex logistics networks and optimizing cross-functional collaboration. Reduced overall freight damage by 76% and enhanced vendor relationships to ensure timely shipments.

Accomplishments

  • Led freight team in the transition to an upgraded WMS (Warehouse Management System), decreasing manual entry errors by 79%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Led a cross-functional team to improve communication between warehouse and logistics, reducing missed shipment deadlines by 72%.
  • Coordinated daily freight activities for 5 locations, ensuring all outbound shipments met delivery deadlines and customer expectations.
  • Partnered with transportation vendors to negotiate more favorable freight terms, leading to a savings of $14 on annual freight costs.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations during freight handling operations, contributing to zero citations during last several months audit.
  • Led warehouse equipment inventory checks, ensuring all forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment met safety standards with zero downtime incidents during 2023.
  • Implemented a just-in-time freight scheduling system that decreased warehouse storage costs by 9 annually.
  • Designed a shipment tracking system in Asana, enabling improved visibility for 11 customers and reducing ‘lost shipment’ claims by 37%.
  • Developed relationships with third-party logistics providers, successfully negotiating a reduction in annual shipping costs of 3.

Affiliations

  • Certified International Freight Forwarder (CIFF) credentials
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
  • Freemason
  • National Private Truck Council (NPTC)
  • World Shipping Council (WSC)
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Affiliation with the American Trucking Associations (ATA)
  • Member of Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC)
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)

Certifications

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) – Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Salesforce
  • Certified Transportation and Warehouse Analyst - method
  • Freight Audit and Payment Specialist Certification - metric
  • Forklift Operator Certification – OSHA
  • Certified Shipping and Receiving Professional - initiative

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