Bryant Stokes
Belton
Summary
Dynamic team leader with over 8 years of progressive management experience in the professional services industry. Responsible for strategic planning, operations management, client services, and business development. Innovative problem solver with a strong track record for effectively managing day to day operations, building high performance teams, and achieving strategic goals and objectives. Computer proficient in MS office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, SAP, AS400, SOP, ERP/Four Kites/TMS/Capstone Logistics, with full knowledge of DOT compliance and regulations
Results-driven professional experienced in transportation optimization and logistics management. Skilled in strategic thinking and communication, with a strong ability to analyze transportation data and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation optimization coordinator
Morton Salt
Overland Park
06.2022 - Current
- Handle daily dispatching, utilizing TMS (Transportation Management Systems) and SAP for outbound orders, managing carrier bases for optimal utilization.
- Ensure high service levels and meet customer delivery expectations while maximizing efficiency in loading and carrier use.
- Address and resolve shipment and order problems with internal teams (Sales, Supply Chain) and external partners.
- Collaborate with carriers and suppliers to meet KPIs/SLAs, resolve service issues, and manage contractual obligations.
- Support cost reduction projects, identify savings opportunities, and manage RFP processes.
- Analyze data, track metrics, and provide insights to improve performance and decision-making.
- Implement and optimize transportation tools and processes.
Transportation Optimization Lead
Lindt Sprungli
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Managing daily activities important to building a transportation operational plan that supports a successful optimization to the distribution network.
- Work directly with transportation load planners, warehouse partners, manufacturing locations, inventory deployment teams, and carrier partners.
- I determine the best optimal route for orders to provide exceptional service at the lowest distribution cost.
- Analyze recurring service failures and implement corrective actions.
- Responsible for maximizing trailer utilization, mode optimization, and plant/DC shipping and receiving constraints.
- Work daily within Transportation Management System (TMS) for scheduling, reporting, and analytics.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Transportation Analyst-Load Planner/ Fleet Manager
TRANSAM TRUCKING
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed all inbound and outbound purchase orders, included all facets of logistics and load control.
- Direct communication between facilities, carriers, customer service, sales and brokers.
- Planned both inbound and outbound LTL and truckload shipments.
- Champion at meeting / exceeding delivery expectations of priority customer accounts.
- Originated communication with plant personnel, category planners, area and regional managers and customer account specialists regarding customer needs and strategies for success.
- Analyzed transportation data to improve route efficiency and reduce costs.
Education
Diploma -
Hazelwood Central High
Computer Engineering-AA -
Missouri Western State University
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Creative Problem Solving
- Analytics
- Communication
- Strategic thinking
- Project Management
- Route optimization
- Data analysis
- Supply chain logistics
- Transportation management system
Timeline
Transportation optimization coordinator
Morton Salt
06.2022 - Current
Transportation Optimization Lead
Lindt Sprungli
09.2018 - 11.2022
Transportation Analyst-Load Planner/ Fleet Manager
TRANSAM TRUCKING
04.2015 - 09.2018
Diploma -
Hazelwood Central High
Computer Engineering-AA -
Missouri Western State University