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ALEX J. BUEHLER
3301 Oak Knoll Dr. Apt #4
Phone: 715-529-1592
Eau Claire, WI 54701
buehleralex@yahoo.com
OPERATIONS / LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL
Strategic, proactive individual with 12 years of experience in warehousing, operations and logistics. Rewarded with positions of progressive leadership as a result of drive, dedication, excellent human relations and time management skills. Additional value offered:
▪ Traffic & logistics supervision
▪ EDI Systems experience
▪ Inventory control and management
▪ Microsoft Office Suite Certified
▪ SAP order and accounting management
▪ Real-time inventory systems
▪ Union supervision
▪ Overhead crane operation
▪ Forklift operation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARTEN TRANSPORT - Mondovi, WI
Premier supplier of time and temperature sensitive transportation services. A full truckload, irregular route carrier providing service to 48 states, Canada, and Mexico.
Fleet Manager 2008 to 2010
Plan, direct, and coordinate the transportation operation of an assigned fleet to provide transportation services.
▪ Manage and direct an average of 60 drivers for on time pick ups and deliveries.
▪ Troubleshoot and re-power any over the road issues including break downs, weather challenges, and expedited shipments.
▪ Utilize Qualcomm to monitor fleet positions, speed compliance, idle compliance and general communication with drivers.
▪ Provide weekly spreadsheets of fleet and individual truck profitability.
KOCH LOGISTICS - St. Paul, MN
Modern freight shipping and logistics company providing domestic truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) and international cargo shipping solutions to global destinations.
Operations Coordinator 2007 to 2008
Oversee truckload, LTL, air freight and international shipments over weekends and off hours; on call 24hrs /4 days a week. Provide troubleshooting, tracking, and tracing of customer shipments.
▪ Gather all pertinent order information from our customers regarding service level, pick-up and delivery requirements, available freight dollars and other considerations.
▪ Document all issues and changes to initial agreements with carriers and customers thoroughly for subsequent payment and billing issues, respectively.
▪ Monitor and assist the progress of the carrier with questions/issues from pick-up through delivery.
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PROCTER & GAMBLE / EXEL LOGISTICS - Green Bay, WI
Multi-billion dollar global manufacturer of diverse consumer products that include highly recognizable personal care, home care and pharmaceuticals.
Operations Supervisor 2006 to 2007
Oversee product shipment, staging, storage and disposition from 7 P&G facilities. Provide work direction, supervision, and performance feedback to hourly associates.
▪ Develop shift, daily, and weekly workload and volume forecasting plans utilizing data collected from multiple sites and customers.
▪ Execute daily customer/vendor contract requirements to ensure highest level of customer service is achieved and maintained.
▪ Own, operate, maintain and troubleshoot internet-based “AWARE” freight tracking system.
Logistics Planner 2005 to 2006
Communicated with manufacturing teams and freight carriers to ensure on-time product deliveries to all customers. Monitored inventory levels and alerted manufacturing teams to product needs.
▪ Utilized EDI System and maintained all records of inbound, outbound and planned manufacture of product.
▪ Managed complete overhaul of logistics system which resulted in shorter freight handling times and a significant reduction in freight charges.
RIGHTER CUSTOM PAINT - Joliet, IL
Distributor of high performance architectural coatings, interior finishes and specialty paint products.
Site Foreman 2002 to 2004
Oversaw paint and construction projects on luxury homes. Coordinated jobs between builders and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects. Managed inventory of all necessary materials and supplies.
▪ Supervised and provided direction to 8 to 10 workers at multiple job sites.
▪ Maintained contact with homeowners to ensure excellent customer service.
▪ Maintained all business records including hours, billing, and materials.
PACKARD TRANSPORT - Channahon, IL
Established truckload carrier of general commodities providing quality delivery service across the continental United States and Canada.
Dispatcher 2001 to 2002
Held responsibility for coordination of freight between company agents and drivers. Managed traffic and route information for fleet of vehicles that included, flatbed, drop-deck, dry vans, and ‘hot shot’ trucks.
▪ Utilized knowledge of geography to enhance efficiency of deliveries.
▪ Communicated effectively with drivers to improve on-time deliveries and excellent customer service.
▪ Followed up on leads to build freight volume and improve bottom line profits. |
