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Zachary Oakes

Avon

Summary

Seasoned Supply Chain professional bringing over twelve years of experience in E2E Supply Chain Management. Having held leadership positions for both shippers and carriers, providing a depth of knowledge in sourcing and management of inventory, warehousing, and all transportation modes. With experience in complex and demanding markets such as automotive, food service, and government contract work, while displaying proven results and strong leadership of large, multi-tiered teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Transportation Operations Manager

Divert Inc.
Avon
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Solely responsible for a $10.2 million P&L statement for a young and developing foodservice company, across two sites, and inclusive of all operations.
  • Oversaw and managed 24/7 operations, consisting of thirty-one drivers, and twenty-one trucks, across two sites.
  • Operated, trained, and maintained specialized equipment, such as 40' frameless end-dump and pneumatic tanker trailers.
  • Coordinated daily shipments of hazardous substances via bulk liquid tanker trailers, and acted as the company's subject matter expert on HAZMAT regulations.
  • Responsible for adherence to local EPA regulations, including first response and management of environmental releases.
  • Negotiated a price reduction in 3PL contracts, resulting in a 13% rate reduction, and a fifteen-day payment term extension.
  • Created and implemented a JIT/JIS routing guide and staffing plan, increasing plant efficiency.
  • Improved relationships with waste outlets using strong interpersonal skills, resulting in a 50% capacity increase.

Freight Manager- North America

ZF Group
Milford
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for sourcing and procurement of $627 million freight spend across 56 sites in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Oversaw the procurement of North American contract logistics and warehousing spend of $32.5 million.
  • Conducted and negotiated $272M worth of RFQs, resulting in over $40M in cost savings, and 30-day payment term extensions.
  • Implemented KPI Scorecard to drive carrier performance and management, resulting in an 8% increase in on-time performance.
  • Managed external freight bill and audit company to effectively process invoices and pay suppliers in a timely manner.
  • Managed the external TMS system and team to ensure smooth execution and data collection.
  • Applied the Lean Six Sigma approach to the supply chain to allow JIT/JIS processes at plants, resulting in an average transit time reduction of 12 days.
  • Partnered with compliance and customs management teams to ensure all transports are in accordance with regulations.
  • Designed an international and domestic routing guide, inclusive of all modes.
  • Monitor government regulations and world events to evaluate the impact on the business, and create risk mitigation plans.
  • Lead a team of five specialists located across the US and Mexico.

Transportation Leader

Wabco
Hebron
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for sourcing and procurement of $43.5 million freight spend across six sites in the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Launched and managed RFQs for carrier selection, resulting in a $1.9 million cost savings.
  • Identified and implemented continuous improvement projects, resulting in a $2.5 million cost savings.
  • Launched and implemented a $3 million expansion into the automotive aftermarket sector. Designed, negotiated, and implemented the full transportation network for the new business.
  • Created and managed the international and domestic routing guide, resulting in an average transit time reduction of four days.
  • Effectively led the post-acquisition integration process for fifteen legacy sites.
  • Implemented an external TMS system to allow for stronger shipment visibility and robust data collection.
  • Acted as the Six Sigma Black Belt leader for the North American supply chain, completing over 10 initiatives, resulting in productivity improvements and cost savings.

Senior Manager, Operations

J.B. Hunt
Monroe
12.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for over an $20 million P&L, inclusive of equipment, payroll, safety, and efficiency costs.
  • Responsible for operating and maintaining $13.5 million in assets, including equipment life cycle, and budget allocation.
  • Lead a team of fifteen management staff and upwards of one hundred and twenty professional drivers.
  • Reduced work-related injuries by 100% and workers' compensation costs by 80% year-over-year from 2018 to 2019 via focused culture-building efforts.
  • Secured a three-year contract renewal, including a 32% growth in business, and a substantial rate increase.
  • Improved and maintained customer relationships by working on-site with The Home Depot’s transportation team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Indiana University
IN
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Indiana University
IN
05-2015

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Carrier negotiations
  • Contract management
  • Budget control
  • Cost analysis
  • Hazardous materials
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Federal Certification in FMCSA CRR49 Hazardous Materials regulations
  • Smith System Driver Improvement Trainer Certification

Timeline

Regional Transportation Operations Manager

Divert Inc.
05.2024 - 04.2025

Freight Manager- North America

ZF Group
08.2022 - 05.2024

Transportation Leader

Wabco
01.2022 - 08.2022

Senior Manager, Operations

J.B. Hunt
12.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Indiana University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Indiana University

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