Jeff Senchak

About Jeff Senchak

Jeffrey Senchak is an executive leader with 20+ years of experience managing dynamic teams and directing logistics for major global corporations. During his career, Senchak has worked as a coordinator, manager, and director of distribution and transportation logistics at multiple global companies, including Koppers, Schlumberger Technology, and United States Steel. In each position, Senchak contributed to the long-term financial success of the corporation through cost reduction, automation, and process improvement. He is adept at complex problem-solving and large-scale project management. Most importantly, Senchak leverages his experience as a veteran and seasoned leader to build a culture of excellence driven by profitable change, innovation, and expansion. Competencies: Executive Leadership — Team Development — Large Scale Project Management — Organizational Restructuring — Subject Matter Expert — Fleet Safety & Management — Transportation Strategy — Vendor Management — Global Business & Strategy — Cross-Cultural Communication — Complex Problem Solving — TMS Implementation — Global Logistics — Complex Transportation Logistics — Process Improvement — Business StrategyTechnical Acumen: TMC — Transportation Management Systems — Trimble —Cass — Oracle — Kaleris — Motive — Fleet Mentor — Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

1. Director, North American Logistics and Transportation

   Koppers Inc

   Jan 2015 — Present

   Directed North America Logistics and Transportation for truck, rail, and barge transportation across multiple industries, including managing 30 direct reports, developing strategy, overseeing budgeting, and leading operations for Koppers, a global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. • Streamlined the process for truck activity in North America.• Transitioned from Excel to TMS software.• Automated load tendering, decreasing labor costs. • Eliminated back pay and late payment.• Standardized and streamlined multiple processes.• Saved $3M in annual costs by right-sizing the fleets.• Improved compliance and safety. • Implemented a maintenance tracking system. • Acted as the Logistics liaison for acquisition integration. • Standardized driver qualification files and system. • Negotiated lease agreements.• Saved 12% on tractor lease costs.• Secured a 10% rebate on fuel purchases.• Served as a representative on the Sustainability Team.

Education

• Waynesburg University

  BS, Accounting

  1988 — 1992

• Waynesburg University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

  1992

• University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

  MBA

  2002 — 2004

• University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2004

Skills

• Transportation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Sap
• Supply Chain Management
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Logistics
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Microsoft Excel
• Operations Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Inventory Management
• Budgets
• Team Building
• Management
• Logistics Management
• Materials Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Process Improvement
• Transportation Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Warehouse Operations
• Strategic Planning