Traffic Management
Years of Experience: 15
Scope of Experience:
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Modes managed include:
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Small package (ground and air)
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Heavywieght air
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LTL
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Truckload Van
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Dedicated truck services
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Truckload Flatbed
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Partial Truckload
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Intermodal
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Ocean
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Private fleet
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Directed traffic management groups responsible for over $80MM in annual freight expenditures
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Performed sourcing and negotiation with carriers
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Developed and implemented routing guides at various operations
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Managed freight payment function
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Implemented TMS - Traffic Management System (I2) - interfaced to SAP
Accomplishments:
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Rationalized freight carriers / developed carrier partners to consolidate spend, reduce cost, reduce administration and management cost (reductions up to 72% of existing carriers)
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Created substantial savings at several organization in re-negotiating contract pricing and in identifying alternative carrier partners
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Implemented TMS system consolidating shipments and selecting lowest cost qualified carrier by lane by shipment
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Developed and implemented manual carrier selection matrix at several organizations (without TMS)
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30% cost reduction
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Set up dedicated trucks reducing freight cost by 21% and assisting in achievement of 5 days on hand of related inventory (52 turns)
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Implemented freight cost recovery methodologies creating revenue at two businesses:
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Creating $120k in annual revenues at Sonitrol, and $840K annually in revenue at Lennox - with plans to drive $2MM annually within 4 years
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Developed fleet safety manual
