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Letters of Recognition
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Robert F. Scott III
Kingwood, Texas
RSCOTT@SCOTTRR.COM |
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I solve logistics problems, really tough ones, quickly, efficiently, with least cost and safety as top priority |
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am very experienced in most modes of logistics and transportation, with heavy experience in Intermodal, drayage, warehousing, tank truck, full and LTL truckload, Ocean, Air both importing and exporting and Reefer/Frozen and dry transport. I am highly experienced in the movement of hazardous chemicals. These jobs I will execute flawlessly for a market salary rate.
I am seeking an honest trade; I am willing to negotiate for lower salary for the opportunity to learn on the job and to acquire experience in ISO-container, barge or bulk rail; to do dispatching and process management, in-person, within the Houston-Texas area.
If you have work needing accomplishing in Houston area involving ISO-tanks, Barge or Rail, email me at rscott@scottrr.com and let's start a conversation.
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• Strong analytical skills with an MBA degree in International Business.
• Extensive management, logistics modeling experience [i2 Technologies, Roadnet]
• Participating in negotiations to secure contract awards
• Principle design and Tactical execution of projects ensuring cost savings
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WORK ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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♦ Managed chemicals distribution by Barge, Vessel, Rail, Intermodal, Tank Truck, Tote and Drum
♦ Built the Altiras Chemicals logistics program from the ground up to 10 million gallons annual volume management
♦ Built the SAIC Automotive Intermodal logistics program from the ground up to 100 loads a week volume management
♦ Management of all aspects of relationships with logistics service providers
♦ Accountable for all inventory accuracy, auditing, physical inventory counts
♦ Pickup and Delivery management at Chevron, Exxon, Shell, Ineos, BASF, Ashland Chemicals, Delek Refining, Eastman Chemicals, FCC, Freescale Semiconductor, Heritage Crystal Clean, Intergulf, Kaneka, Occidental Chemical, Resolute FP, Taminco, Tronox, Western Refining and many others.
♦ Accountable for all inventory accuracy, auditing, physical inventory counts
♦ Strategic development and tactical execution of cost savings projects
♦ Experienced in connecting outbound logistics lanes with inbound backhauls
MY STRENGTHS
¤ I solve complex Logistics problems, quickly, efficiently, at least cost with safety as my top priority
¤ I am an Orthogonal Thinker; I make unusual connections to come to unique and genuinely new insights
¤ Excellent verbal skills, rich vocabulary, ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information
¤ Self-motivated, independent thinker, very strong individual contributor, strong aptitude for field of Logistics
¤ Intense focus, not easily distracted, concentration for long periods of time, working alone to solve problems
¤ Detail oriented, ability to notice small details of an idea, theory, number pattern
¤ Ability to perform repetitive tasks where accuracy, rules and routine are important
¤ Strong work ethic; commitment to quality and accuracy of work
¤ Transparently honest, I always tell the truth, even if it’s not tactful or in my self-interest
¤ Desire and tendency to follow the rules
¤ I persevere in the face of rejection, confusion or frustration, to complete the job
¤ I am fair and just, I have a tendency to be unconventional, open-minded, and tolerant
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WORK HISTORY
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ZRG Interim Solutions, Houston, TX
interim Global Logistics Manager |
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[ 2022 to 2023 ] |
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Moving chemicals globally over a contract assignment with Ecovyst Catalysts and Zeolyst International. Ensuring inbound volume of ocean containers and airfreight load, pickup, transport and deliver daily among plants and customers glabally including trucking, Intermodal, Rail, Ocean and airfreight shipments. Working with SAP, EFORM and Teams Channel to manage the entire global logistics network and volume.
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° High volume Ocean container management through East Coast, West Coast and Gulf Coast ports and piers
° Accountable for service and delivery reliability, driving cost improvements, providing immediate visibility to the supply chain
° Continuous Problem Resolution resulting in fastest and least cost paths of excellence
° Management of inbound feedstocks from Americas, Europe and Asia by Ocean, Rail, Intermodal, Air and Truck
° Writing processes and procedures, implementing the directions to accomplish the tasks
° Outbound shipment management globally via LTL, LCL, Truck, Rail, Intermodal, Ocean and Air
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Re:Mind, Houston, TX
Group Facilitator |
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[ 2009 to present ] |
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For Northeast Houston and surrounding areas (Conroe, Splendora, Cleveland, Dayton, Cold Springs, Livingston, Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Porter), I volunteer my time to facilitate a group of upwards of 25-50 participants, in a weekly meeting on Monday evenings in Kingwood, TX. I manage the group and ensure the safe environment for all of the participants. I am trained regularly in suicide prevention and in managing persons with behavioral challenges, and to facilitate across many different kinds of personalities.
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° Individual and Group dynamic management, ensuring all comply with rules of the group
° Accountable for assessing wellness and to intervene when suicide ideation is suspected
° Managing time for individuals to share and to keep time limitations so all can share
° Paperwork and reporting responsibilities for participants and surrounding areas
° Listening to weekly participant updates and asking and answering questions about their health
° Following up on health and wellness of regular participants
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Regent Aerospace Corp., Houston, TX
Senior Logistics Manager |
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[ 2019 to 2022 ] |
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Moving airline parts for Interiors of commercial airlines to retrofit 505 jets over a three-year contract assignment with American Airlines. All parts move into a 250,000 sqft Houston warehouse and are distributed to the airplane being retrofitted with new interior [ seats, galleys, luggage overhead bins, lavatories, paneling, carpet, hazmat items ]. Warehouse management, inbound and outbound transportation management. Critical timing management, scheduling and execution of problem solving skills is my main focus of operation detail.
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° Savings of $600,000.00 over project life in OTR truck savings through load re-configuration
° Accountable for service and delivery reliability, driving cost improvements
° Continuous Problem Resolution resulting in fastest and least cost paths of excellence
° Management of inbound parts, storage and retrieval for outbound load management
° Writing processes and procedures, implementing the directions to accomplish the tasks
° Importing parts from Europe, transporting domestic and Exporting shipments to Latin America
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SAIC USA Inc, Houston, TX
Transportation Manager |
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[ 2015 to 2019 ] |
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SAIC is the largest Auto Manufacturer in China. Management of 16,000 TEUs of Intermodal [Ocean] containers of newly manufactured auto parts from USA and Mexico consolidated into Ocean containers and shipped to various ports in China for automotive manufacturing lines. Building a trucking [drayage] company to handle 2,500 containers [loads] moved within Detroit area annually. Pricing, sales and management of 150 containers a week of capacity within Detroit area.
° Built from scratch entire drayage operation with multiple trucks and drivers
° Accountable for service and delivery reliability, driving cost improvements
° Continuous Problem Resolution resulting in fastest and least cost paths of excellence
° Management of weekly and monthly tracking files [P&L, budgeting, KPIs, cost reductions]
° Writing processes and procedures, implementing the directions to accomplish the tasks
° Negotiating to secure contract awards
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Altiras Chemicals, Houston, TX
Logistics Manager |
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[ 2011 to 2015 ] |
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Managed all aspects of sourcing, negotiating, driving cost savings upon the Tanktruck, Rail, Barge, Intermodal and Truckload/LTL transportation of recycled chemicals across the Nation and Internationally [China, India]. Managed the second largest team of employees for the company, evaluated performance and trained in corrective processes [procedures] where necessary. Managed spend of $2MM and saved over $100K each year through RFQs, negotiations of volumes and matching backhaul arrangements.
° Built from scratch entire logistics program from zero truckloads to 2,000 truckloads annually
° Managed a fleet of 50 pieces of equipment all over the country
° Continuous Problem Resolution resulting in fastest and least cost paths of excellence
° Strategic development and tactical execution of cost savings projects
° Accountable for all inventory accuracy, auditing, physical inventory counts
° Responsible for logistics sourcing and contracting, negotiations, budgeting/reporting spend
° Accountable for delivery reliability, P&L, cost reductions, KPIs, optimizing cost and service
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National Carriers, Houston, TX
Blakeman Transportation, Houston, TX
Salesman |
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[ 2009 to 2011 ] |
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Determined cost, profit and sold Truckload freight services both Dry and Refrigerated/Frozen; Less Than Truckload [LTL] freight services both Dry and Refrigerated/Frozen. Solicited many RFQs worth millions of dollars in annual freight spend, won bids for many lanes of many RFQ awards. Profit margins maintained at 20 percent on average.
° Accountable for delivery reliability
° Management of pickups and deliveries among hundreds of warehouses
° Negotiating to secure contract awards
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UniPro Foodservice, Houston, TX
Jakes Finer Foods, Houston, TX
Logistics Manager
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[ 2004 to 2009 ] |
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Jakes Finer Foods is an $80MM distributor of Food and Restaurant provisions, a member of the 330 member purchasing cooperative Unipro, a $66 Billion conglomerate. Managed freight spend of inbound food and provisions from all over the nation, saving $400k per year and more on annual spend of $4MM. Managed the collections of freight allowances used to pay for the freight invoices accrued.
° Fleet management of 25 Reefer/Frozen trucks, outbound routing for food deliveries TX/LA
° Worked autonomously, consolidating LTL into Truckloads for efficient use of resources
° Accountable for inventory accuracy, negotiating capacity for additional space across the US
° Strategic development and tactical execution of cost savings projects
° Participated in negotiations to secure contract awards
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Hub Group, Houston, TX
Regional Logistics Manager |
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[ 2001 to 2003 ] |
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Hub Group is the largest Intermodal Marketing Company in the US, a $4 Billion freight management company owning Intermodal assets and non-asset freight management services. Managed a 25 person team, trained for logistics services coming down the pipeline, implementing corrective processes when necessary. Grew the Logistics department from no sales in 2001 to $15MM in freight spend with 20 percent profit margins maintained. Saving of over $500K annually on the budgeted spend.
° Built from scratch entire logistics program from $0 annual revenue to $15 million annually
° Strategic development and tactical execution of cost savings projects
° Participated in negotiations to secure contract awards
° Responsible for sourcing, physical management of warehouses, transportation providers
° Accountable for delivery reliability, cost reductions, KPIs, optimizing cost and service
° Accompanied Mitsubishi Caterpillar as Logistics representative to Global Summit in Europe
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Ashland Chemicals, Lexington, KY
Valvoline/Zerex, Lexington, KY
Logistics Manager |
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[ 1999 to 2001 ] |
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Managed the purchasing of Rail, Tanktruck and Truckload services for chemicals and packaged materials, I managed $15MM annually with savings achieved each year of $750K by bidding out volume and achieving backhaul pricing upon many of my managed lanes, and top-loading on compatible materials with tanktruck lanes, foregoing washout charges. Fleet manager of 500 rail tankcars.
° Lead team, decision consensus and presentation of decision to Valvoline Board of Directors
° Recognized on Ashland website as an important contributor to Ashland-Valvoline Corporation
° Characterized by team mates as a [Tough As Nails] Negotiator
° Participated in negotiations to secure contract awards
° Strategic development and tactical execution of cost savings projects
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Fritz Companies, Atlanta, GA
Ocean Import Clerk |
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[ 1996 to 1999 ] |
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Processed Ocean Freight importation services; Fritz Companies was bought out by UPS in 2001. Worked the night shift through college at Georgia State University earning my MBA degree. Processed imports for furniture, food and auto parts exceeding 200 TEUs per week.
° Participated in negotiations to secure contract awards
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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Tampa, FL
Ocean Export Clerk |
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[ 1994 to 1996 ] |
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Processed Airfreight and Ocean Freight exportation services; hundreds of Letter of Credit processed flawlessly. Worked the night shift in addition to working days at Brand Export awaiting the chance to work full time as an Ocean Export clerk. Managed a workload exceeding 100 TEUs per week consolidation of freight into Ocean Containers exported internationally.
° Participated in negotiations to secure contract awards
° Management of pickups and deliveries among hundreds of warehouses
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EDUCATION
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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA
Master of Business Administration in International Business 1998
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FL
Bachelor of Science in Multinational Business Operations 1994
Bachelor of Science in Marketing 1994
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LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL, ENGLEWOOD, FL
Diploma 1990
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