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Tim Barton, CITT 118 S. Ocelot Street Dunkirk, New York 14048 Timbarton52@yahoo.com Tel: (716) 366-9617 "Offering Distribution, Transportation and Warehousing Solutions to Customers" Experienced, resourceful and performance-driven Distribution/ Traffic Management Professional within the Manufacturing Industry. Highly accomplished in successful planning and follow-through that enables smooth-running, profitable, timely, and high-quality critical distribution systems support and leadership. Skill in Organizing Distribution Resources Adaptability/ Reliability/ Accountability Order Fulfillment & Freight Consolidation Feasibility Checking and Progress Monitoring Exception-Based Process Management Inventory Control and Warehousing/ Material Handling Carrier & Broker Contract Negotiations Customs/ Dangerous Goods Transportation Compliance Expense Efficiency/ Strategic Savings Route Guideline Management and Compliance Global Logistics Planning/ Processes Customer Service/ ISO Quality Management Experienced in Corporate operations/ Customs management in Manufacturing involving logistics, transportation handling and management, benchmarking, warehouse operations, warehousing and cost containment analysis ISO Project Management Experience involving Certification and Recertification Extensive knowledge of forwarding services, carriers and custom brokers Highly reliable, conscientious and quality driven; proven work ethic and performance record Flexibility to cope with busy work schedules while distinguishing and balancing priorities Thoroughly enjoy variety, mobility, taking on new challenges and "going the extra mile" Problem solving proficiency and decision making ability; able to draw from experience and knowledge, and apply current situations in a timely manner Demonstrated strong sense of urgency and a high degree of initiative Solid organization, planning and follow-through skill; able to effectively manage multiple priorities with both speed and accuracy Creative and resourceful in finding and proposing solutions to streamline operations and improve IS0 standards and quality processes Executed the logistical arrangements, direction and development of an efficient and effective freight transportation/ distribution system within production control/ purchasing Integrated all the logistics processes involving transportation, tracking, material inventory and control labour, quality control and service, information, cost expenditures and facilities Utilized the best practice and the development of efficient movement of freight and the delivery of goods through cooperative action, inclusive consultation and issue identification Optimized transportation activities by aggregating and displaying up-to-the-minute shipment delivery status via carrier/ broker software, claims, discrepancies & reconciliations Managed the transportation functions of planning and procurement of services with better in-house management and lower cost-efficient savings methods Successfully liaisoned with customers and carriers, negotiating transportation and distribution services and rates, pricing and finding new contracted carriers, and resolving billing discrepancies Notified production/ purchasing/ sales departments of special orders to get sufficient lead time Accomplished ISO targets by way contract negotiations/ Customer Service Management expertise Received and input orders into the system, coordinating shipment orders for customers Consolidated all types of freight movements, managed inventory, paper flow and followed up on delivery using corporate database and flow charts Initiated quality tracing shipments and provided daily reports on deliveries’ status/ cost savings Avoided problems by detailing delays on route, ensuring movement of freight from vendor docks and setting delivery schedule appointments Filed claims for traffic related product losses or damages, developing expertise in tariffs, contracts, customs preparation, letters of credit/ proformas, and import licenses Coordinated the most cost effective and efficient movement of freight to meet contracted delivery requirements through a large network of carrier contacts and exceptionally well-rounded knowledge of vendor carrier operations Analyzed, determined and allocated the need for additional purchased transportation when volumes exceeded capacity or according to changing priorities Streamlined both carrier and custom broker invoices into a one large corporate, negotiating a single invoice that eliminated the need for numerous billing invoices Benchmarked for more efficient ways to manage freight flow that would drive down expenses for both company and customers Verified freight processing activities involving accurate labeling and loading, ensuring correct billing procedures, conveyance to carrier, and fixed freight route scheduling Warehousing,Production Contro lnv.ControlI Cliffstar Corp, Dunkirk, NY 2006 - 2008 Corporate Logistics/ Traffic Manager Key Mail Canada Inc. 2001 – 2004 USA/ International Operations Manager Swiftsure/ Sameday Right-O-Way 1997 – 2001 Distribution & Traffic Advisory Analyst IBM/ Celestica 1985 – 1997 Advisory Analyst; Export & Import Analyst; Traffic Administrator; Tracing and Expediting; World Trade , USA and Domestic Analyst; Customs and Duty Drawback Administrator; Data Processing Specialist CITT Certification, University of Toronto; Export Procedures Certificate, Canadian Manufacturer’s Association; Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Ministry of Transportation; Various: Negotiating Skills, Customer Service Management, Quality
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