Ken Michalek
Consultant + Exec Hybrid - Logistics Executive & Advisor | LTL/FTL/Intermodal Optimization | $30M+ Cost Savings | TMS/ERP Implementation
- Role
- President at Goat Rocks Group Consulting
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ken Michalek
I am a logistics and supply chain professional with 20+ years of experience optimizing…
Experience
President
Sep 2016 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US
Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions – 30 Distribution and Manufacturing Clients• Manage working relationships with carriers, 3PL, intermodal, and drayage partners to facilitate smooth warehouse operations.• Implemented cutting-edge Transportation Management Systems (TMS) apply vast market knowledge & logistics strategy with industry trends, regional freight dynamics, and vendor capabilities.• Select appropriate transportation modes (LTL, FTL, 3PL, air freight) based on cost, service level performance and reliability.• Designed and Implemented SMC3 Pricing Tariffs for Hawaii and Alaska the provided Instant Door to Door Rate Quotes.• Designed and built a SMC Hawaii Port to Door Rate Tariff with Carrier Connect files as a 3PL API solution.• Implemented emerging TMS technologies, thereby improving the global supply chain pipeline by minimizing transport costs, increasing visibility, and optimizing logistics processes.• Leveraged strategic thinking and managerial experience optimize end-to-end logistics operations. • Process Engineering & Systems Implementation identifies process constraints and lead cross-functional improvements using Lean or Six Sigma principles.• Implement and maintain Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management (WMS) to enhance real-time visibility and workflow efficiency.• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to integrate systems with ERP platforms and carrier APIs.
Education
Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Supply Chain
- Leadership Development
- Operational Excellence
- Consulting
- Technology Development
- Training and Development
- Executive Management
- Operations Management
- Freight Flow Management
- Performance Management
- Management
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- International Logistics
- Logistics
- Training
- Warehousing
- Team Leadership
- Operational Engineering and Performance
- Change Management
- Merger/Acquistions Integration
- Facility Management
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