Joseph Bennett
Waterman,IL
Summary
Industrious Supply Chain Manager skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Talent in conducting performance evaluations and implementing continuous improvement strategies to promote organizational success. Excellent communicator with logistics coordination expertise. Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in strategic decision making, perfected by 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dedicated Transportation Manager
Ruan Transportation
Geneva, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy
- Assist in development of negotiations strategy and participates in labor contract negotiations
- Monitor team members' workload and performance, ensuring proper assignment of cases and workload balancing to deliver targeted Service Levels
- Lead and contribute to scheduled and ad hoc training in order to improve performance and promote continuous learning
- Labor Relations: input and guidance on Labor Relations Strategy, preparation & negotiation of CBA within agreed parameters with BUHR, Business impact assessment, ad hoc Labor Relations consulting including for major workforce events (M&A, Divestitures, Restructuring…)
- Performance Management – Coach managers on managing performance issues.
Operations Manager
Hogan Transportation
Dekalb, IL
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed logistics operations, including shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels
- Provided updates on critical shipments to corporate departments and customers
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Transportation & Operations Manager
Tailored Brands Inc.
Addison, IL
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new program and changes
- Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
Transportation & Operations Manager
Tailored Brands Inc.
Houston, Texas
02.2008 - 07.2015
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
- Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
Regional Transportation Manager
Tailored Brands Inc.
Oak Lawn, IL
02.2003 - 01.2008
- Oversaw team of 35 drivers in 7 hubs by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations
- Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science Applied Management -
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 08.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts Business Administration And Management -
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL 08.2021 - 05.2024
No Degree Business Administration And Management - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL 08.1994 - 05.1995
Skills
Microsoft Programs
Accomplishments
- In 2022, improved operational revenue by 55% as i built a stronger workforce and improved overall moral of workers.
- In 2022, raised employee retention and improved hiring by 100%.
- Saved the company approximately $1.5 million by maximizing labor and optimization of routes.
- Earned the “Aloha” Award in 2001 for top performer in our division with KPI and safety stats.
- Reduced operational expenses by 10% by streamlining branch operations by improved KPI in my departments
- Became the first international Transportation & Operations manager in 2018 when i took over our Canada Distribution division.
Affiliations
- Waterman LIons International Club
- NICE Center Food Pantry
Timeline
Bachelor of Science Applied Management -
Northern Illinois University
08.2024 - Current
Dedicated Transportation Manager
Ruan Transportation
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts Business Administration And Management -
Kishwaukee College
08.2021 - 05.2024
Operations Manager
Hogan Transportation
01.2021 - 11.2021
Transportation & Operations Manager
Tailored Brands Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2020
Transportation & Operations Manager
Tailored Brands Inc.
02.2008 - 07.2015
Regional Transportation Manager
Tailored Brands Inc.
02.2003 - 01.2008
No Degree Business Administration And Management - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
08.1994 - 05.1995
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