Organised Logistics Manager, experienced in coordinating supply chain activities. Ready to streamline operations and drive productivity improvements. Proactive problem solver with resourceful approach to challenges.
Coordination of sea freight shipments (FCL & LCL) from inquiry to final delivery. Preparing quotes, selecting carriers, tracking shipments, handling documentation, and maintaining client communication. Responsible for cost control, invoicing, and inland transportation.
Daily matching of shippers with carriers to ensure efficient freight movement. Negotiating rates, monitoring shipments, and resolving delivery issues. Building long-term partnerships and consistently developing new customer relationships.
Managing a fleet of 7 dry vans (including 2 personally owned trucks) between Chicago and the West Coast (WA, OR, CA). Booking loads via DAT load board, negotiating optimal rates with brokers, onboarding trucks, monitoring ELD service hours, scheduling appointments, ensuring on-time deliveries, and providing constant load status updates to the customers.
Operating own 8-car enclosed car hauler transporting from Chicago area to Florida back and forth.