Sample Resume for logistics professional

SUMMARY
Accomplished logistics professional with seven years
experience in retail and manufacturing environments.
Valuable combination of logistics problem solving
ability and management skills.

KEYWORDS
Logistics, director, manager, project manager,
project management, retail, manufacturing,
operations, transportation, supply chain,
distribution, carrier, negotiation, budget, P&L,
process analysis, systems optimization, cost/benefit,
ROI, customer service, consultant, transportation
management system, EDI, Manugistics, MTM, MRS, BSB,
BS, Bachelors degree.
PROFILE
Strong logistics background includes strengths in
process analysis, developing strategic solutions,
managing tactical execution and systems optimization.
Reduced transportation expenses and improved customer
service for more than 20 companies in diverse
industries by successfully implementing logistics
changes.
Proven management skills. Experienced building and
leading productive teams of up to 25 personnel.
Comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple
projects under pressure.
Cited for “extensive logistics knowledge, analytical
capabilities and ability to communicate,” by EVP, who
added “He is viewed as a leader in customer service
amongst his peers.” (2002)
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, ABC, Inc., Anywhere, USA (2003).
Implemented client software and provided consulting
services for this retail-focused enterprise software
solutions provider. Focused and improved message of
business development collateral.
Director of Consulting Services, ABC, Inc.,
Anywhere, USA (1999-2002).
Developed and led logistics consulting group for this
web services company offering logistics visibility
and transportation information network solutions to
retail, high tech and industrial sectors.
Planned and managed business unit P&L. Directed
implementation group of 15 direct and
10 indirect reports and led several cross-functional
initiative teams.
Grew business to $4 million revenue, 38% net margin
(above Big 5 consulting benchmark) and company’s
second largest revenue source from give-away service
(FY ’02).
Crafted logistics solutions and detailed execution
plans for prospective clients.
Directed 13 logistics solution implementation
projects for such clients as ABC,
DEF, GHI, JKL Aircraft, MNO.
Coordinated projects throughout client organizations,
including strategic planning with senior executives
and tactical project execution with logistics
analysts and transportation managers.
Supported sales team by developing ROI analyses,
averaging $10 million first year return per client,
with high of $35 million. Ensured ROI realization
during and post-implementation.
Reduced time to implement client solutions 50% by
reengineering process of analyzing client needs and
expediting logistics/supply chain configuration.
Championed high level of service by implementing
customer satisfaction program and working with client
executives to steer projects and resolve project
issues.
Served on management team responsible for improving
internal business processes, troubleshooting business
issues and daily operations.
Promoted from Manager of Implementation Services to
add consulting expertise to existing implementation
service and mold group into mature services
organization.
Senior Consultant, ABC company, LLP, Anywhere, USA (1997-1999).
Analyzed transportation processes and put into
practice improved logistics operations for clients,
resulting in enhanced customer service and lower
total logistics expense.
Reduced transportation expenses 20% by conducting
carrier auction and implementing Manugistics
Transportation Manager (MTM) software for global
packaging manufacturer.
Reduced labor costs 10% for warehouse shipping staff
by implementing EDI load tendering and accept/reject
messages with top 20% of carriers, representing 80%
of freight volume.
Led fleet rerouting project utilizing Manugistics
Routing and Scheduling (MRS) as part of fleet
rationalization initiative for large food-service
distribution company.
Reduced daily route costs 10% by performing route
analysis and executing full reroute of delivery
operations at three pilot facilities.
Analyzed delivery business processes for client
distribution centers and proposed process changes to
improve customer service and reduce labor and
transportation expense.
For demonstrated logistics skills and ability to
establish rapport with senior management at key
clients, rapidly promoted from Consultant.
Marketing Analyst, ABC Logistics, Anywhere, USA (1996-
1997).
Executed transportation management functions for
major clients of this third-party logistics firm,
including load dispatch, carrier management, load
tracking and freight bill audit and payment.
Reduced average billing errors 75% and process time
50% for clients by improving management of freight
bill audit and payment services procedures.
Performed key business analyst role in development of
proprietary transportation management software by
defining client requirements and functional design
for product engineers.
Analyzed transportation processes at nine plants for
manufacturing client. Implemented transportation cost
and customer service improvements including carrier
exclusivity, open carrier competition and continuous
move optimization.
EDUCATION
BSB, General Management, University of Anywhere, USA,
ABC School of Management, Anywhere, USA (1996).
Concentrations: Logistics Management and Operations
Management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member: Council of Logistics Management (1995-
present).
Technical Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS
Project, Visio, ABC Flowcharter, EDI, XML and
transportation management tools (Manugistics and
Celarix).