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Proactive and dedicated Sr. Logistics Management Professional with expertise in directing strategic routing operations for domestic and international export customers. Expert in negotiating and managing contracts for favorable results. Background includes managing 3 Distribution Centers and 3rd Party Logistics globally. Acknowledged by senior management for consistently delivering exemplary standards of expertise in managing routing operations and analyzing all freight movements to ensure timely and efficient distribution. Managed Strategic projects. Coached multiple teams of 30-40 people, per year. 


•	Managed personnel in warehouse inventory/ logistics in multiple company and 3PL locations. 
•	Evaluated and improved logistical / inventory processes. Assess supply chain operations, develop cost-effective solutions to optimize logistical procedures, and implemented improvement strategies.
•	CTPAT site / company leader
•	Excel in people management and promoting/ coaching staff


          Senior Logistics Manager - N. America

?	Managed the supply chain network for Global Medical Device Manufacturer.
?	All logistical export/ import compliance and carrier negotiations.
?	Managed US warehouse and Global 3PL sites.
?	Managed warehouse personnel
?	Global inventory and Return Goods. 


Logistics Manager - Global

?	Set up / analyzed and moved inventory to 3PL/ US location for all products. 
?	Established SOP/ 3PL implementation process. Imported product from Asia and distributed outbound to US and international customers. 
?	Advised on intercoms re-adjustments. Pricing with inbound and outbound carriers. Manage warehouse crew and all outbound shipments. In charge of Inventory control cycle counts and corrections.


Logistics / Purchasing Manager / Consultant

?	Managed all outbound shipping. (Ocean/ air / inter modal/ rail) Supervised all Distribution Centers/ 3rd Party Logistics Partners and Vendors to ensure efficiency of transit time and cost outbound from North America.
?	Directed US/ Canada RFP’s / QBR with Transportation Service Providers (TSP) and 3PL partners. Responsible for all corrective actions with TSP including KPI Management. 
?	Developed and maintained Global Logistics Procedures (SOP’s).
?	Project management, including cost analysis and carrier selection for product displays and marketing transportation to customers in North America.
?	Directed less-than-truckload (LTL), full-truckload (FTL), inter modal transportation, small parcel and HAZMAT routings, including the negotiation and bidding of contracts to secure best value and perform all QBRs. Directed all aspects of outbound US/international transportation.
?	Secured significant savings through astute bidding on FTL loads resulting in 19% reduction per load and reduced LTL costs from $0.70/lb. in 2013 to $0.49/lb. 
?	Successfully bid LTL business for Carlsbad/ Evansville and Roanoke facilities, achieving average savings of more than 30% for Carlsbad and 20% for Roanoke and Evansville.
?	Leveraged strong relationships with vendors to transform a 73% on-time rate to 98% within one month, working with vendors to analyze and implement corrective action plans.
?	Drove efficiency in shipment billing management resulting in reducing FedEx billing from $2300/month in 2014 to less than $320/month in 2016.
Lead Traffic Coordinator   
?	Planned, supervised, coached and managed the traffic department team. Directed export moves of Callaway products internationally. Directed all domestic LTL/ FTL transportation.
?	Conducted in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to transit. Executed prompt and efficient resolution and implemented corrective action measures.
?	Formulated export shipping schedules and ensured all documentation, including international customs forms; and FTZ/ in bond paperwork was prepared accurately and on time. 


Transportation Management/ Analyst 

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Cynthia Birkett: in Escondido, CA

Cynthia Birkett

Aqualung Group

Celonova Biosciences, Inc.

Seacomp

Callaway Golf

UCSD