Senior Buyer Specializing in Transportation & Logistics

  Cost-conscious, profit-driven and service-focused Senior Buyer and Logistics Specialist continually committed to delivering optimal results across productivity, efficiency, quality, and financial performance

  Track record of successfully managing as much as $6.2M in purchased transportation annually, with yearly profits as high as $1.9M

  Have substantially boosted client service levels and efficiencies while decreasing costs by implementing effective shipment track and trace systems throughout career

  Consistently deliver significant operating cost reductions within first year of joining companies; achievements range from 9% to 24% in annual savings

  Member and Certified Broker, Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

  Extensive transportation and logistics background spans clients across broad industries ranging from food and agriculture to machinery, pipe/steel and oilfield products; readily adaptable to new categories of freight and diverse business sectors

  Excel in negotiating and securing competitively-priced, quality and efficient services

  Expertise in building and maintaining dynamic client/key account and carrier relationships

  Hands-on leader with solid background in developing and directing high-performance teams of dispatchers, drivers, mechanics, and accounting/office staff; successfully drive cross-functional collaboration to maximize bottom-line performance

Senior Logistics Specialist/Logistics Business Supervisor 2005-Present

Ruan Transport Corp. - Cedar Rapids, IA

  Recruited to drive transportation procurement and logistics operations, with accountability for $5M+ annually in major food supplier freight generating $1.1M annual profit

  Effectively manage team of 8 office staff supporting operations while additionally working directly with 4K + drivers yearly

  Successfully negotiate pricing, services and terms to optimize competitive positioning while maximizing client service levels across efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness

  Upon joining company, promptly implemented effective track and trace system managing each shipment to mitigate service failures while concurrently saving customers significant time and money

Office Manager/Head of Transportation 2001-2005

Ortran Inc. - Cedar Rapids, IA

  Steered $3.5M annual transportation purchasing and generated $900K in yearly revenue production, with key accounts including food and steel industries; managed 3 staff and dealt directly with 3.5K+ drivers each year

  Cost-effectively sourced and secured equipment and negotiated rates between carriers and customers to provide optimal customer freight transport/distribution services

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Terminal Manager 1993-2000

Turney Trucking - Lamesa, TX

  Launched career steering terminal operations generating $1.9M annual revenue; directly managed $6.2M in purchased transportation annually and oversaw warehouse servicing 20+ customers spanning broad range of freight/industries

  Led cross-functional team of 75 staff; included dispatchers, drivers and mechanics along with accounts payable, accounts receivable and office employees

  Facilitated 24% reduction in operating costs while simultaneously improving customer service levels

Associate Degree in Business, Texas Tech University; 1995

Certified Transportation Broker, TIA

Megasafe Training-Level 7, Ruan Transport Corp.

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF THE TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I offer over 20 years of success as a Senior Buyer specializing in Transportation and Logistics and managing as much as $6.2M in annual purchased transportation for major suppliers across broad industries. Throughout my career I have built a track record of success in slashing costs, improving customer service levels, boosting operational productivity and efficiency, and maximizing profits. In addition to successfully sourcing, negotiating and securing competitively-priced carrier services, I have implemented effective track and trace systems, built and led high-performance cross-functional teams and dealt with thousands of drivers annually. I am also proficient in planning, coordinating and managing operations to maximize use of time and resources while maintaining high quality standards. Complementing my vast experience, I am a Certified Broker through the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and an active member.

I am confident in my ability to deliver immediate and long-range results as a member of your senior management team. I welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience, and look forward to your response.

Regards,

Chris Abbott