David Zabinski
Logistics Manager at Hershey
- Role
- Inbound Logistics Manager at The Hershey Company
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Zabinski
Experienced Supply Chain Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Skilled in Teamwork, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, and Lean Six Sigma. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Operations and Technology Management from University of Portland.
Experience
Inbound Logistics Manager
Oct 2024 — Present
As the Inbound Transportation Manager at The Hershey Company, I am responsible for overseeing and optimizing all inbound logistics operations across a network of manufacturing, co-manufacturing, and co-packing facilities, including international locations. Managing a $210M P&L, my role focuses on building and maintaining strategic relationships with multimodal partners to deliver excellent service levels and an optimized transportation network while leading a team of logistics professionals.Key Responsibilities:• Lead all inbound transportation logistics to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery from manufacturing and co-packing facilities to distribution centers.• Direct oversight of the $210M transportation budget, optimizing spend across multiple transportation modes and geographies.• Manage day-to-day operations, monitor key performance metrics (on-time delivery, cost per unit, etc.), and work with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key carriers and logistics service providers to secure optimal rates and service levels.• Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals, providing training and support for career development.
Education
University of Portland
Bachelor’s Degree, Operations and Technology Management
2012
Gonzaga Preparatory School
High School
2008 — 2012
Skills
- Research
- Teamwork
- Social Media
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Excel
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