Logistics Lead Resume Example

Supply chain expert focused on shipping and inventory optimization. This mid-level logistics lead resume example shows how to present your experience, skills and results so they stand up to both recruiters and applicant tracking systems.

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Mark Thompson · Atlanta, GA

Professional summary

Efficiency-driven and highly analytical Logistics Coordinator with 10+ years of experience in global supply chain management, transportation coordination, and complex warehouse operations. Expert in inventory tracking, strategic vendor management, and multi-modal shipping optimization. Proven ability to significantly reduce shipping costs and improve delivery lead times in high-volume environments.

Work experience

Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator

Global Freight Solutions, Atlanta, GA · May 2020 – Present

Manage daily end-to-end shipping operations for 600+ international and domestic shipments via sea, air, and road
Negotiated new annual freight contracts with major carriers, reducing total shipping costs by $450K (15% YoY)
Optimized regional warehouse layouts and picking paths, increasing storage capacity by 25% and improving order fulfillment speed by 20%
Maintain and strengthen relationships with 30+ global carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers
Track and report on complex KPIs including on-time delivery (OTD), shipping accuracy, and landed cost analysis
Led the successful implementation of a new Transportation Management System (TMS) across 3 regional hubs
Direct a team of 4 logistics assistants, ensuring 100% compliance with international shipping regulations and documentation

Logistics Operations Specialist

Express Distribution Center, Savannah, GA · Jun 2016 – Apr 2020

Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments for a high-volume coastal distribution center, managing 50+ trucks daily
Prepared and audited complex shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
Ensured strict compliance with all US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and international trade laws
Resolved critical shipment delays and damage claims with carriers, maintaining a 99% resolution rate
Managed a dynamic warehouse inventory of 10,000+ SKUs using advanced WMS software (Oracle)
Developed a new carrier performance scorecard that improved regional service levels by 15%
Assisted in the annual budgeting process and identified $100K in operational waste

Dispatcher / Logistics Assistant

Southeastern Freightways, Atlanta, GA · Jun 2012 – May 2016

Dispatched a fleet of 20 regional delivery trucks, optimizing routes to minimize fuel consumption and delivery times
Maintained real-time communication with drivers and customers regarding shipment status and delivery windows
Processed driver logs and ensured compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) hours-of-service regulations
Assisted in the loading and unloading of freight as needed during peak periods
Resolved immediate delivery issues and provided high-level customer service to regional clients

Skills to put on a logistics lead resume

Supply Chain Mgmt
Inventory Tracking & Optimization
Vendor Negotiation
Customs & Trade Compliance
Transportation Mgmt Systems (TMS)
Warehouse Mgmt Systems (WMS)
Data Analysis & KPI Reporting
Global Logistics
Route Optimization
Import/Export Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management · Georgia Institute of Technology · May 2012

Projects

Last-Mile Delivery Optimization Project: Implemented a state-of-the-art routing and tracking software that reduced last-mile delivery times by 20% and fuel costs by 12% across the fleet.
Global Sourcing Strategy: Collaborated with the procurement team to diversify the supplier base, reducing lead times for critical components by 30%.

What makes this logistics lead resume work

Quantify efficiency gains, cost reductions and on-time delivery.
Name the systems, vendors and volumes you managed.
Show how you improved a process and kept the improvement.

At mid-level, show growing scope: the size of what you owned, the people you worked with, and results that improved year over year.

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