Tyler Best

Transportation Specialist @Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Columbus, OH, US

Position Scope:60%: Operational ResponsibilityResponsible to organize and manage the loads for transportation via For Hire Carriers or Splash Fleet for Ohio ValleyIdentify and manage backhaul operations to meet/exceed budgetary revenue targetsEnsure performance services are consistent with consignee needs15%: Develop and Maintain Cost and Service MetricsUnderstand and participate in the development of a balanced scorecard for the For Hire Carrier transportation and fleet balance of costs and service including on-time performance, primary carrier utilization, and % handled by brokersParticipate and assist with implementation of cost savings projects15%: Continuous Improvement in both Cost and ServiceParticipate in the development of the baseline for the transportation costs and assist with implementation to improve upon financial performanceAssist with the development of accurately tracking the cost to operate the fleet, including the cost of each origin/destination move compared to the cost of For Hire CarriersProvide input to solutions to optimize the network and align capacity against the most cost-effective lanes10%: Manage interactions and relationships with customers and stakeholders including Manufacturing Operations, RSPM, Sales, Distribution, and SuppliersPosition Responsibilities:Responsible for SAP (TLB) Order Management BackupTo assign and manage the Transportation 3PL (Ryder) loads and Splash fleet loadsTo work as a team with regional planners and to ensure inventory /delivery requirements are metEnsure compliance according to DOT and KDP regulations for Splash FleetEnsure that the customer interface is managed in the most effective manner (Load acceptance, billing, close out orders)Work with Splash Fleet Drivers as needed to ensure daily loads are being coveredAssist supervisor in providing analytics, special reports, projects, and training

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

Bachelor's degree, Operations Management

Cuyahoga Falls High School

Honors Diploma, Compulsory Secondary Education