Cory Smith, MBA

Experience

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  JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2010

  I am responsible in part of the company’s SW Region and oversight of 11 local distribution centers and accounts. I have direct management of 9 account managers and indirect management of 35 Operation Supervisors; 200 + drivers and driver assistants; and 30 warehouse personnel. I have client role responsibilities with respective dedicated customers. Monthly P&L Forecasting/Analysis; budgeting; and reporting to Region Leadership along with building pricing models for new business. Worked with various dedicated customers in Muldrow & Tulsa, OK and Houston, TX. I managed various accounts while holding the account manager role (cross-dock facilities, refrigerated accounts, flat-bed, etc.). Gained an overall knowledge of the transportation and logistics business while forming a solid proven management style. The time as an account manager allowed me to gain diverse knowledge and helped formed my managing abilities. I assisted in implementation/integration of new client accounts. As well as, traveled to Southeast region account locations to assist managers; trained managers/supervisors at client sites.

  • Regional Operations Manager

    Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Account Manager

    Nov 2005 - Oct 2009

  • Operations Supervisor

    Jan 2004 - Nov 2005
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  Syngenta

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2014

  I am responsible for the distribution, logistics, warehousing, etc. for North America Diversified Field Crops & Cereals division. I work closely with 3rd Party Logistic providers (3PL) to ensure Syngenta receives the best service coupled with monetary savings to deliver products to the end customer. I also work with 3PL to negotiate freight quotes & warehouse costs by crop and by lane to meet Syngenta’s needs and adhere to Company Procurement policies. I create and sustain KPI metrics to ensure cost per unit, cost per mile, etc. are within budget. Disseminate metrics and ship goals to Finance & Corporate management team weekly and/or monthly. Show less I am responsible in part for distributing 1.3 million units of soybeans annually. I manage and support seven outsource facilities in Arkansas and Missouri, ensuring company policies are adhered to and customer demands are met. I have procurement and planning responsibilities for the seven outsource facilities with regards to the scheduling of raw goods, packaging, and treatment supplies used for finish good processing. I work directly with company sales representatives to ensure customer orders are delivered timely and accurately. I provide detailed operational reports for the Regional Outsource Manager during shipping season, and provide weekly reports for the CU Head- South which is disseminated to local Sales Representatives and District Managers. I also serve as the LEAN Lead for the NA Outsource group. Show less

  • Plant Logistics Manager

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Inventory Distribution Manager

    Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
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  J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2024

  • Director II, Strategic Accounts

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2024

  • General Manager - Strategic Accounts

    Mar 2014 - Jan 2019
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  University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

  Aug 2018 - now

  Adjunct Professor
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  Walmart

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Manager, Technical Program Management