Kevin Larkin
Transportation Manager @Proximo Spirits
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WORK HISTORY
Transportation Manager @Proximo Spirits
Cincinnati, OH, US
Responsible for all modes of transportation for finished goods and bulk liquid for the US, Mexico, and Europe. Increased carrier base by 400% to offer the company more options and competition. Created scorecards to track carrier pick up performance, data used to improve performance by 20%Increased carrier participation across the network, the added competition resulting in saving of $5M Named Employee of the Year in 2023Led the implementation of a TMS. With that the group was able to reduce headcount by 1 FTE The TMS has led to improvements in Carrier on Time from 90% to 95%Increased weight on customer loads, going from 55% of loads above pounds to 90% of loads above pounds using data from the TMS that provided data about customer ordering patterns.
EDUCATION
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
AS, Financial Management
Mount St. Joseph University
BS, Management
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN LARKIN
SUPPLY CHAIN – MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL• Logistics and Transportation Management • Cross Functional Collaboration • Operational Excellence • Continuous ImprovementHighly successful supply chain professional with outstanding experience gained through a series of progressively responsible assignments in the consumer goods and transportation industries. Trusted by leaders to serve as subject matter expert and to advise others in supply chain – material management best practices. A self-motivated and results oriented professional who excels in fast paced environments where rapid decision making is required. Frequently sought by others to resolve challenges and eliminate non-valued added activities and costs. Valued for succinct communication with key decision makers and stakeholders. Remains composed under pressure to foster environments focused on collaboration and issue resolution. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Associates Degree in Financial Management. Excellent strengths in the following areas:• Dynamic Transportation Strategy and Responsiveness• Rapid Resolution of Supply Chain Challenges• Materials Forecasting – Inventory Planning • Third Party Logistics – 3PL TECHNICAL SKILLS• Rail Tracking Software • SAP Knowledge • CombineNET• WMS COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and OneNote
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