Tristan Bolin
Indianapolis
Summary
Seeking a challenging work environment which will allow me to utilize my interpersonal skillsets, education, and work experience to benefit my employer.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
MD Logistics
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw all outbound operations (Parcel, LTL, and Truckloads)
- Managed 50+ employees, team leads and supervisors across two shifts
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance and regulatory teams in the transition from retail warehouse operations to cGMP-compliant processes, implementing enhanced documentation, lot traceability, and quality control procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance through weekly reports and year end performance evaluations
- Managed Hazmat shipments and documents in compliance with IATA, DOT, and IMDG regulations to ensure proper classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation of regulated materials
- Wrote and tested case scenarios for a WMS migration from RedPrairie to Blue Yonder
- Coordinated with senior leadership on staffing, forecasting, and performance planning
- Monitored KPIs including order accuracy, inventory variance, productivity, and on-time shipment performance
- Drove efficiency improvements in picking, packing, and dock operations.
Operations Supervisor
GNC Distribution Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed daily outbound shipping operations as well as retail order processing and packing.
- Oversaw shipping and packing staff of 25 associates.
- Work with Temp agencies to determine staffing levels, manage timecards, and interview prospective candidates at the associate and team lead levels.
- Managed the supplies inventory for the distribution center.
- Fulfilled orders for up to 300 stores daily.
- Work with performance standards and rates at the individual and team levels.
Parcel Audit Data Analyst
enVista
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Performed monthly audits for 10-15 clients to ensure all invoices and accessorial charges were being billed and discounted correctly from the carriers based on contractual obligations.
- Presented annual Partnership reviews for clients outlining savings, industry updates, and opportunities for improvements within their company.
- Filed, tracked, and summarized incorrect accessorial charges and lost packages for all clients resulting in millions of dollars in savings.
- Trained multiple new hires and created work instructions and SOP’s for primary job functions.
- Communicated directly with clients through email and Zoom calls daily.
- Worked with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, Business Intelligence tools, and MyShipInfo.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University, Broad College of Business
Skills
- MS office
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Document control
- Operations management
- Problem-solving
Certification
Hazmat Vessel Shipper Certification (IMDG)
Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT)
Hazmat Air Shipper Certification (IATA)
Timeline
Operations Manager
MD Logistics
03.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
GNC Distribution Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Parcel Audit Data Analyst
enVista
06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University, Broad College of Business