Jamal Green
Smyrna
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Planner
WestRock
02.2021 - Current
- Orchestrated logistics operations, effectively sourcing and negotiating competitive cost solutions within designated product categories, aligning with company go-to-market strategies, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Successfully managed inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing routes and implementing streamlined communication processes with stakeholders, contributing to a 15% improvement in on-time delivery.
- Led negotiations with carriers and managed contracts, resulting in a 10% improvement in overall cost efficiency and contributing to transportation cost reductions by 20%.
- Conducted weekly service metric reviews and implemented accountability systems, reducing delays by 18% and achieving a 95% on-time performance rate for selected facilities.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to align technical specifications with customer applications, ensuring accurate documentation interpretation and compliance
Fleet Manager
Marten Transport
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
Education
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2020
Skills
- Expertise in logistics planning and supply chain optimization
- Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and system utilization (Salesforcecom, VOS, UniSCORE, Cost Insight Tool, etc)
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
Timeline
Logistics Planner
WestRock
02.2021 - Current
Fleet Manager
Marten Transport
01.2020 - 02.2021
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Georgia Southern University
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