Richard Walker
National Transportation Manager @BSH Home Appliances Corporation - North America
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WORK HISTORY
National Transportation Manager @BSH Home Appliances Corporation - North America
New Bern, NC, US
As National Transportation Manager, I lead a team of 17 supervisors, team leads, load planners, and distribution specialists overseeing all inbound and outbound freight across North America. My scope includes 8 U.S. RDCs, 1 U.S. CDC, 1 U.S. manufacturing facility, 2 Canadian distribution centers, and 1 manufacturing facility in Mexico.I direct daily execution and long-term strategy, balancing cost efficiency, service excellence, and compliance. I manage inbound vendor shipments, inter-facility transfers, and outbound distribution, ensuring OTIF performance and seamless cross-border operations.Key achievements include optimizing network flows to improve trailer utilization and reduce cost per mile, strengthening carrier partnerships through strategic negotiations, and enhancing compliance with DOT, FMCSA, CBP, and international trade standards. I leverage TMS tools and analytics to drive visibility, improve planning, and inform data-based decisions.I foster a culture of accountability and development, mentoring my team to deliver consistent results while building future leadership capacity. My leadership ensures transportation contributes directly to cost savings, customer service excellence, and overall supply chain resilience.
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree
California University of Pennsylvania
Master's Degree
ABOUT RICHARD WALKER
As a dynamic and growth-focused transportation leader, I bring extensive expertise in overseeing large-scale logistics operations that drive business growth. My experience spans the end-to-end management of domestic transportation networks, implementing strategies to optimize freight costs, improve inventory oversight, and enhance supply chain operations. Being a forward-thinking innovator, I leverage data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology to streamline processes and deliver measurable results. I am known for my ability to lead transformative change, simplify complex systems, and amplify service levels while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and aligning operations with overarching organizational goals. I strive to provide value as a company resource and have consistently achieved recognition and promotional opportunities throughout my career. My proactive problem-solving skills, strategic mindset, and commitment to operational excellence have contributed to driving results that exceed expectations. A few of my career highlights include:• Spearheaded the integration of C.H. Robinson’s TMC-managed TMS at Husqvarna Group, expediting freight flow and achieving $500K in savings by automating previously manual consolidation processes. • Optimized LTL freight lanes by transitioning from state-to-state to zip-to-zip configurations, unlocking $1.5M in cost savings during the RFP process. • Drove cost-saving initiatives, including $4M in freight savings and $1.7M through a TL RFP, along with an additional $500K in Canadian LTL optimization as a Transportation Manager. • Delivered $8M in year-over-year freight savings in the U.S. and $1.5M in Canadian freight savings in 2024.“Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.” – Ralph Marston.
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