William Tate
La Vergne
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record at 3Z Brands, adept at logistics optimization and transportation planning. Successfully implemented process improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Strong negotiation skills and effective communication fostered robust vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with DOT regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
3Z Brands DBA Southerland Inc
Nashville
06.2019 - Current
- Planned raw material deliveries to four plants, enabling on-time production aligned with customer expectations.
- Collaborated with brokers to secure backhauls for 50 trucks, optimizing fleet utilization.
- Maintained updated spreadsheet of raw material deliveries, providing insights into transport cost trends.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency in logistics and distribution.
- Designed transportation routes for domestic shipments utilizing routing software applications.
Project Manager
Vanhooseco, LLC
Loudon
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with customers, engineers, production teams to design and deliver products, ensuring alignment with client needs.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for stakeholders, enhancing communication and project tracking.
Senior Logistics Specialist
Forterra Building Products
Nashville
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversaw transportation planning and execution for product shipments, improving delivery timelines.
- Negotiated rates with carriers and procurement team to achieve cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Reported findings to regional general managers to support effective regional management.
- Reported findings to regional general managers to support effective regional management.
Load Coordinator
Forterra Building Products
Nashville
04.2006 - 02.2018
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of building products.
- Communicated with dedicated carrier and primary haulers to secure reliable load deliveries.
- Contacted secondary haulers during peak times to manage overflow loads.
- Planned outbound movements for nine plants across region, enhancing logistics flow.
- Negotiated contracts with shipping and freight companies to reduce transportation costs.
- Collaborated with project coordinators and warehouse managers to meet customer requirements.
- Obtained permits and routing for dimensional products to comply with regulations.
Project Coordinator
Forterra Building Products
Nashville
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with sales, production, and engineering teams to design and deliver customer products promptly.
- Coordinated internal departments and external vendors to ensure successful task completion and adherence to project timelines.
- Verified job data entry and pricing to maintain precision.
- Coordinated project schedules aligning with production timelines.
- Verified job data entry and pricing to maintain precision.
- Recorded shipment details in load manager software, ensuring accuracy for timely deliveries.
Warehouse Manager
Forterra Building Products
Nashville
02.2011 - 03.2015
- Managed daily warehouse operations, streamlining workflow and enhancing inventory control.
- Supervised yard lead and forklifts at Hermitage TN facility, improving operational performance.
- Monitored inventory levels, conducting regular audits to maintain accuracy.
- Organized warehouse layout for optimized space utilization and efficient high-volume traffic.
- Checked loading tickets against delivery tickets to confirm accurate shipping of products.
- Compared delivery tickets to daily shipping log for accurate customer billing.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain records.
- Established strong relationships with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
Dispatch
Shippers Transport
Nashville
03.2003 - 04.2006
- Managed night dispatch operations, enhancing communication and response times among teams.
- Assigned loads to drivers, ensuring commitment to on-time delivery.
- Executed overnight check calls to confirm timely load deliveries and route adherence.
- Collaborated with drivers and vendors to resolve equipment breakdowns quickly, minimizing disruptions.
- Functioned as primary contact for accidents during shifts, completing reports and sharing relevant information with safety.
- Ensured compliance with hours of service regulations for fleet drivers.
- Coordinated with trainers to maintain training program standards and monitor trainee progress.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - B.A - Political Science
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky12-2000
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier, Tennessee05-1994
Skills
- Logistics management
- Transportation planning
- Logistics optimization
- Route design strategies
- Transportation compliance
- Over-dimensional load permitting
- DOT regulations
- Vendor relations
- Cost negotiation
- Negotiation skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Blueprint reading
- Logistics planning
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
3Z Brands DBA Southerland Inc
06.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Vanhooseco, LLC
01.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Logistics Specialist
Forterra Building Products
02.2018 - 09.2018
Project Coordinator
Forterra Building Products
03.2015 - 12.2016
Warehouse Manager
Forterra Building Products
02.2011 - 03.2015
Load Coordinator
Forterra Building Products
04.2006 - 02.2018
Dispatch
Shippers Transport
03.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor's Degree - B.A - Political Science
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School