Jon Larchick

About Jon Larchick

Results-driven, problem identifier, and proactive strategic business, marketing, and operations professional. Demonstrated record of quickly transforming underperforming entities into sustainable revenue producing operations. Work collaboratively with sales professionals, warehousing personnel and incoming and outgoing material handlers to ensure trucks and warehouse are running as close to maximum revenue potential as legally allowable. Continually monitor financial and operating efforts to proactively manage short-term and long-term profitability objectives.

Experience

1. Transportation Manager

   SpartanNash

   Aug 2014 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Implemented FHC and trained staff on how to acquire and build these relation with vendors. This process was spread to SpartanNash distribution centers. Generating over per period. Responsible for training all associates on DOT and OSHA standards and changes. Exposed improper batching / loading methods saving operational cost a minimum per year. Identified cost saving in utilization of outside carrier for one way rates. In comparison to current in house round trip rates. Will generate substantial monies in cost saving and fleet utilization. Cross trained associates on all transportation elements. This increased customer service, eliminated staffing pitfalls and cut cost in overtime by more than 20%. Rewritten job descriptions to identify actual job functions Acquired SmartWay Certification opening freight opportunities and cost saving programs. Led transportation team in formulating, planning, and implementing transition of inheriting all Rapid City, SD logistics due closure of Rapid City. 35 k weekly miles and 45 k weekly case count Created a self-managed team. Our operations remain 100 percent no matter what players we have in the game. A great team is one who can perform weather the coach is present or not! Currently in the process of mandating a new fuel bidding program to create a more competitive market.

Education

• University of Nebraska System

  Bachelor of Science, Criminology

  1987 — 1992

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain
• Process Improvement
• Truckload
• Supply Chain Management
• Osha
• Team Building
• Dot Regulations
• Operations Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Transportation Management
• Ltl
• Freight
• Freight Forwarding
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Shipping
• Transportation
• Fleet Management
• Warehousing
• Trucking
• Business Strategy
• Fmcsa
• Logistics Management
• 3pl