Paul Dixon

About Paul Dixon

Hands-on expertise in Global Logistics and Supply Chain.* Global logistics…

Experience

1. Logistics Analyst

   Evonik

   Jul 2019 — Present · Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC, US

   Managed domestic and global logistics for major producer of chemicals and super absorbent used in baby and adult care. Managed outbound domestic truck carriers: sourcing, onboarding and contracting with new carriers. Monitored carrier performance issues and made adjustments or changes as needed.Conducted semiannual bid of domestic carriers in order to secure best rates available. Entry and management of truck export rates into internal SAP system. Managed A/P process to ensure carriers are paid on time, and address any A/P issues, working closely with A/P and accounting.Manage exports and imports: Sourcing and contracting of ocean, drayage, NVO’s, Forwarders etc. in order to provide capacity for any exports/imports. Also, managed international compliance issues.Worked closely with Sales and Customer Service to optimize best results for our customers.Managed domestic and international transportation claims. Company certifications for Hazmat training for DOT (trucking)!IMDG (ocean) and IATA (air).

Education

• The University of Alabama

  B.A., International Relations/Business

  1977 — 1980

Skills

• Break Bulk
• Transportation
• Freight Forwarding
• Bulk
• Warehousing
• International Trade
• Ocean
• Container
• 3pl
• Recruiting
• Business Development
• Erp
• Logistics
• Operations Management
• Sap
• Customs Regulations
• Project Cargo
• Sales Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Rail
• Ocean Transportation
• Purchasing
• Container Shipping
• Freight
• Warehouse Management
• Ports
• International Logistics
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Shipping
• P&L Responsibility
• Supply Chain
• P&L Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics Management
• Inventory Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement