Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kurt A Wegner

Denver

Summary

Global Logistics and Trade Compliance Professional with 20 years of leadership in large-scale operations. Demonstrated ability to enhance productivity and ensure efficient task completion through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of achieving measurable results in dynamic environments while leading diverse teams. Background includes extensive experience in both domestic and international operations management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Karcher Global Logistics Director

Logistics Plus
Denver
01.2018 - Current
  • Managed import, export, and distribution of products across North America (Karcher US, Karcher Canada, and Karcher Municipal): two Production Facilities, three Distribution Centers, and two 3PL Cross-docks.
  • Outlined guidance, KPIs, and reporting requirements for partnered Customs Brokers, Parcel Accounts, LTL/TL carriers, and Freight Forwarders.
  • Oversaw Global Transportation budget of $32M alongside product imports worth $100M.
  • Executed Automated Freight Billing and Audit initiatives with various organizations, ensuring alignment with designated Cost Centers.
  • Spearhead development and execution of WMS/TMS integration, resulting in enhanced efficiency, lowered costs, and expedited delivery times
  • Oversaw Logistics Team's closure of three facilities covering 800k sq ft, delivering results 6% under budget and 12% ahead of timeline.
  • Part of a team that integrated new WMS/TMS into ERP over a span of two years which resulted in an increase of throughput and inventory accountability to all areas.

Amazon Business Center Manager

J.W. Logistics
Denver
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Directed management of 150+ personnel and vehicles across 100+ daily routes during peak season.
  • Optimized route efficiency with a 6% cut in mileage and 10% drop in travel time, improving on-time entry by 14%Responsible for quarterly fiscal performance, training, leadership development, safety reviews and strategic planning.
  • Developed Daily Exception Report (DER) to track and manage route exceptions in middle-mile and final-mile logistics business.
  • Trained two Logistics Supervisors tasked with optimizing 3PL operations for BWI5 during peak season for competitive 3PL, culminating in contract acquisition.
  • Chosen to evaluate Amazon Flex with 3PL crossdock in SLC via mobile applications among drivers to enhance accuracy and timeliness in delay notifications to customers while upholding safety standards

Senior Logistics Manager

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2013 - 04.2015
  • Planned and managed logistical support for 500 employees and five subordinate organizations.
  • Responsible for forecasting and directing resources, requisitioning equipment, and monthly audits.
  • Planned, organized, directed, coordinated, reviewed, evaluated, and established logistics support activities.
  • Managed Squadron maintenance services of scheduled and unscheduled services for 431 armored and support vehicles during field operations and garrison while maintaining 89%-94% readiness.
  • Developed, forecasted and managed organization's nine million dollar annual budget.
  • Implemented Army's New Maintenance System (SAMS-E) 90+ days ahead of schedule and assisted four battalion to meet their deadline.

Logistics Supervisor

J.W. Logistics
Denver
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Supervised receiving, unloading and re-delivery of cross dock operations.
  • Responsible for dispatching and routing of daily deliveries to customers.
  • Assisted dispatching and tracking of line hauls with 14-18 hour transit.
  • Promoted to Business Center Manager in five months.
  • Selected to assist Baton Rouge Cross Dock during 2015 peak season, increased measurable performance of on-time entry within a 10min window to customers from 60% to 84% in three weeks.
  • Developed SOP for driver training program, increasing accountability and tracking of deliveries.

Operations Supervisor

UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2012 - 11.2013
  • Managed all administrative functions, provided training management and coordinated resources of military and non-military agencies for the organization's civilian transition program.
  • Led resourcing, training, and wellness of military to civilian transition of 10 supervisors and 120 employees.
  • Directed outreach efforts with 50+ internal and external organizations to ensure successful transitions.
  • Transitioned 272 employees from military service to the civilian sector over a period of ten months, lowered the average transition time by 38 days to 264 and increased employment/schooling by 14% to 63%.

Team Communications Supervisor

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2010 - 03.2012
  • Supervised communications training and equipment maintenance of 12 man team.
  • Responsible for advising Afghan Communications Officers and their team.
  • Served as teams Linguist Manager, Electronic Warfare Officer and Movement Officer.
  • Trained the team's 12 personnel on all essential communication equipment.
  • Managed the team's five linguists including payroll, scheduling, and training.
  • Mentored Afghan communications personnel and developed a training program.
  • Worked with contractors to set up internet access for Afghan forces in two major hubs.
  • Set up team's NIPR, SIPR, and CENTRIX connections in remote locations.

Distribution and Security Supervisor

UNITED STATES ARMY
05.2009 - 11.2010
  • Led 42 employees and 30+ contracted employees during convoy operations during wartime conditions.
  • Executed over 100 successful supply, security, and quick response missions with 4-50 vehicles and 20-150 military and non-military personnel.
  • Accountable for ten million dollars in military vehicles and equipment.
  • Presented and advised senior leaders on changing road hazards and confrontations with locals.
  • Transferred 1,300 pieces of equipment for overseas movement following all US Customs Regulations for 100% on-time delivery with zero discrepancies while transferring 320 pieces of equipment to replacement forces.
  • Advised and assisted 10th Iraqi Army Transportation Headquarters and restarted joint training program.

Education

Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Business

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Import/Export Compliance
  • IMMEX/Maquiladora
  • Duty Drawback
  • Landed Cost Analysis
  • Supply Chain Management
  • 3PL and 4PL Operations
  • Multi-site Manufacturing
  • Process Improvement
  • Training and SOP Development
  • Carrier Negotiations
  • Planning & Forecasting
  • Software Integration
  • Risk Management
  • Hazmat/TSCA/EPA
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Expired TS Clearance

Certification

  • IATA Lithium Battery Transportation

Timeline

Karcher Global Logistics Director

Logistics Plus
01.2018 - Current

Amazon Business Center Manager

J.W. Logistics
03.2016 - 01.2018

Logistics Supervisor

J.W. Logistics
06.2015 - 03.2016

Senior Logistics Manager

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2013 - 04.2015

Operations Supervisor

UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2012 - 11.2013

Team Communications Supervisor

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2010 - 03.2012

Distribution and Security Supervisor

UNITED STATES ARMY
05.2009 - 11.2010

Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Business

Arizona State University
Kurt A Wegner