Kevin R.
Supply chain manager
- Role
- Regional Transportation Manager at Iaa
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin R.
A performance driven professional with over 25 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Inventory Management, 3PL, Vendor Management, Fleet Management, Account Management, Plant Operations, Dispatch, Rail Operations, S & OP/Demand Planning, Exports and Imports, ERP/MRP systems, SAP, Oracle & Microsoft Great Plains.
Experience
Regional Transportation Manager
May 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Responsible for dispatch strategies and tower-related operations across 77 branches in IAA’s West Region, covering 14 states. Partner closely with the Corporate Transportation team to improve branch performance related to dispatching practices and trucking resource management. Develop and execute tailored action plans for branches not meeting due date compliance, SLA performance, or tow cost targets.Ensure Market Solutions are current and accurately maintained at all locations, and coach stakeholders on effective use of primary and secondary tower networks. Build and sustain a high-performing dispatch team by implementing process enhancements, improving dispatch strategies, and standardizing best practices across the field.Provide operational oversight and support to underperforming branches through daily analysis of Power BI and system-generated reports, including due date compliance, SLA performance by customer, quick tow performance, incidental tow costs, branch scorecards, and CAT management.Develop and coach teams on best dispatching practices, including pickup en-route reviews, reverse dispatching processes, optimized dispatch and release timing, tower engagement strategies, and quick tow execution to achieve location goals.Maintain regional oversight of tow cost management, ensuring compliance, monitoring trends, and supporting cost-reduction initiatives. Report discrepancies to the Senior Director of Tow Performance, oversee SLA-related expense reviews, and drive alignment of cost-reduction strategies in targeted markets to support revenue growth.Support tower recruitment and onboarding by assisting Transportation leadership and Branch Managers in developing relationships, recruiting qualified providers, and maintaining a reliable external network.
Education
Stephen F Austin State University
BA, Business
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