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Paul Vandenbush

St. Louis

Summary

Visionary logistics leader with 20+ years directing multimodal transportation networks. Proven success in crafting long-range strategies, deploying enterprise TMS platforms, and steering freight operations that cut costs, elevate service, and ensure flawless compliance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Transportation

Big Leap Transport Solutions/Coppice Commodities
04.2020 - 01.2025
  • Lead 90+ associates (160 CDL drivers, safety, dispatch, maintenance) across five Midwest terminals.
  • Designed a three-year domestic line-haul strategy that trimmed empty miles 11%, saving $1.2 M annually.
  • Implemented MercuryGate TMS enterprise-wide; automated tendering and load-matching, raising on-time performance by 7.8% and cutting manual planning hours 35%.
  • Negotiated new 3PL and broker contracts, reducing spot-rate spend 14% while expanding surge capacity by 20%.
  • Championed Lean Kaizen events that shortened dock-to-door cycle time 15% and eliminated 10K driver idle hours.
  • Achieved zero DOT out-of-service findings for two consecutive audits; introduced driver scorecards tied to safety incentives.

Senior Transportation Manager

Woods Distribution Solutions
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Led a 10-state, asset and non-asset final-mile and pool-point network (11,000K annual shipments; $180 M budget).
  • Spearheaded SAP TM implementation, integrating WMS and ERP data and launching mobile visibility tools used by 200 plus customers.
  • Created carrier performance KPIs and quarterly business reviews that improved tender acceptance from 82% to 96%.
  • Slashed claim costs 18% by deploying predictive analytics that flagged high-risk lanes and drivers.
  • Managed cross-functional crisis cell during 2021 port congestion; secured expedited rail capacity that protected $12 M in revenue.

Vice President of Transportation and Traffic

Texpac Hide & Skin
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Increased logistics efficiency, resulting in cost savings of $2.5 million annually.
  • Managed a fleet of 150 vehicles, overseeing an annual operational budget of $50 million.
  • Increased operational efficiency by 30% by implementing a cross-functional team for logistics optimization.
  • Achieved a 20% reduction in delivery times by adopting advanced route planning technologies.
  • Improved delivery times by 20% by optimizing the supply chain management software infrastructure.
  • Reduced operational errors by 25% by developing and adhering to new standard operating procedures.

Transportation Operations Executive

LP Nationwide Carriers
01.2000 - 01.2014
  • Directed fleet routing, dispatch, and brokerage for a 150-truck over-the-road and regional network.
  • Instituted dynamic routing model that increased trailer utilization 12% and cut fuel spend $1.1 M.
  • Formalized driver training and retention program that reduced annual turnover from 38% to 19% in two years.
  • Earlier Roles: Logistics Analyst, Dispatch Supervisor — Various national 3PLs (2004 – 2012)

Education

Bachelor - Business

WCTC
Waukesha, WI

Skills

  • MercuryGate
  • Oracle TM
  • SAP TM
  • Manhattan WMS
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Power BI
  • Tableau, MS Office 365
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Freight management

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • DOT / FMCSA Safety & Compliance training
  • Project Management Professional

Affiliations

  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • National Private Truck Council (NPTC)

Timeline

Director of Transportation

Big Leap Transport Solutions/Coppice Commodities
04.2020 - 01.2025

Senior Transportation Manager

Woods Distribution Solutions
03.2018 - 04.2020

Vice President of Transportation and Traffic

Texpac Hide & Skin
01.2014 - 01.2018

Transportation Operations Executive

LP Nationwide Carriers
01.2000 - 01.2014

Bachelor - Business

WCTC

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