Amy Fortier

North American Logistics Manager @Modine Manufacturing Company

Racine, WI, US

Acted as liaison for all international and domestic logistics partners to execute company strategies. Developed logistics tools used by other departments and provided detailed supply chain cost analysis (landed cost, returnable packaging, warehousing) for cost reduction and avoidance. Delivered extensive problem-solving and high-level Freight Forwarding operations to address market and inventory challenges.Implemented new Transportation Management System (TMS) for LTL and FTL traffic for US and Canada locations, streamlining operations through design input, process modeling, documentation, end-user training, and performance measures and monitoring.Established core carrier network through evaluation and vetting, ensuring safety and denied party screening to verify compliance, insurance coverage, and adherence to company’s standards.Reduced / streamlined ground carrier vendors 50%, leveraging purchasing power over smaller number of vendors and increasing engagement by utilizing only approved carrier list.Pioneered Carrier KPIs and Scorecards, driving improvement in service and data integrity while leading regular cadence meetings with top providers to guarantee priorities of company were aligned.Negotiated and performed regular analysis of rates with all modes of transportation, including Parcel, LTL, FTL, import, and export, ensuring continued cost avoidance and market benchmarks were aligned.Implemented Dangerous Goods Certification Program, enabling operations team to meet DOT, IATA and IMDG compliance.Visited plants throughout North America, confirming company policies and practices in Logistics arena were being met, and identified those with special needs, collaborating with branch management and developing solutions.Formulated strategies, mitigating critical supply chain disruption points, including routing, carrier, and plant optimizations.