Brian K. Ford

About Brian K. Ford

Resourceful professional with impressive track record as Operations Manager in providing strong customer service, employee development/supervision, and performance management, with ability to introduce continuous improvement interventions. Well versed in directing multiple customer accounts and controlling P&L. Experienced Logistics Manager with proven ability to plan, implement, and control supply chain operations, including performance goal creation and tracking using key performance indicators, report generation, and vehicle fleet dispatching. Talented Transportation Manager highly proficient in organizing, directing, and evaluating operations to promote efficiency and safety. Comfortable in working with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) requirements/personnel. In addition as carrier management and 3rd party logistics providers. Background in inventory management and vendor relations. Operations/Logistics Management • Team Leadership/Motivation • Sales Forecasting • Financial Management Supply Chain Management • Total Quality Improvement • Negotiations • P&L • Training/Development • Recruiting Project Management • Start-ups/Turnarounds • Process Improvement • Customer Service • Financial Statements Business Development • Inventory Management • General Ledger • Payroll • Account/Territory Management Distribution • Problem Solving • Continuous Improvement • Diversity Training • OSHA/Regulatory Compliance Scheduling • Vendor Relations • Outsourcing • Multiple Customer Accounts • Shipping/Receiving Labor/Fleet Management • Financial Management • Quality/Cost Control • Budgeting • Presentations

Experience

1. Area Transportation Manager - Southwest Southeast, U s

   True Value Company

   Jan 2018 — Present · Texas, GE

   The Area Transportation Manager has responsibility to manage the Transportation functions of multiple RDC\'s to ensure productive relationships with the RDC’s teams, cross-docks, Members, drivers, Transportation Analyst, transportation clerical, equipment vendors, driver services, regulatory enforcement officials, 3rd party service providers, and commercial carriers to achieve the established cost & service goals. Encourage and facilitate service providers to operate a safe work environment. Manage daily operations assuring efficient delivery, monitor daily performance of routes, and manage quality improvement. Review service provider compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Analyze and report performance comparison to budgetary goals. Responsible for following company policy & procedures and ensuring associate awareness of the policies. Responsible for $20-24 million in Transportation expenditures.This position will support Transportation activities in our Corsicana, TX and Denver, CO & Atlanta Regional Distribution Centers.

Education

• The University of Arizona Global Campus - Ashford University

  M.B.A.

  2009 — 2011