Shawn Michalowski
Director of Operations
- Role
- Director of Operations (Continued) at Garvin Industries
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shawn Michalowski
Results-oriented management professional with the ability to lead and streamline successful business operations, implement cost-saving initiatives and structure/execute long-term business objectives seeking to utilize skills and abilities in a challenging new leadership position within a progressive organization.EXECUTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:» Seasoned, executive-level logistics management professional with extensive senior management expertise in supply chain management, operational enhancement/analysis and project management.» Demonstrated success in operations management, process development, contract negotiation, multi-site process improvement and budget management.» Consistent record of effective contract negotiation, strategic planning, team leadership, mentoring and training as well as the development of successful business initiatives focused on maximizing profits, reducing company expenditures and improving customer relations.» Ability to identify areas of potential growth, efficiently rectifying issues and designing custom business strategies to increase corporate presence and market viability.» Proven ability to interact with diverse professionals in order to manage complex logistics projects.» Possess in-depth analytical abilities to identify new opportunities as well as implement changes within existing business practices to achieve bottom line results.EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES:• Strategic Planning• Global Logistics Management • Multi-site Process Enhancement • Vendor/Client Relations• Staff Mentorship• Contract Negotiation• DOT & OSHA Compliance • Continuous Improvement• P&L Management• Budget Management• Supply Chain Management • Cost Reduction
Experience
Director of Operations (Continued)
Jan 2016 — Present · Franklin Park, IL, US
Participate in carrier management and contract negotiations with customers/suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective transportation/service rates available and improve efficiency.• Provide customers with comprehensive pricing information and competitive analysis to secure commitments and promote value-added services at cost-effective rates.• Compile, analyze and process daily, weekly and monthly reporting on fill rate, as well as reporting on alert and distress.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
Skills
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Ltl
- International Logistics
- Trucking
- Contract Negotiation
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Shipping
- Container
- 3pl
- Training
- Logistics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Dot Regulations
- Operations Management
- Transportation
- Fleet Management
- Warehousing
- Customs Regulations
- Pricing
- Freight
- Management
- Team Building
- Flatbed
- Truckload
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- P
- Leadership
- Transportation Management
- Purchasing
- Dispatching
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation
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