Robert Kinzel

Experience

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  Menlo Logistics

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2015

  Transportation Analyst

  Coordinated international and domestic shipments via air, ocean, LTL, and truckload carriers. Scheduled shipments of production parts to customer's four international factories in Hungary, Belgium, India, and China. Collaborated with procurement team to identify high-volume shipments lanes and negotiated improved rates with freight forwarders. Oversaw NC warehouse team and ensured compliance with internal and federal shipping requirements.• Delivered 461% increases in cost savings exceeding $188K from 2012 to 2014.• Achieved LEAN Gold certification through team contributions for continuous improvements.• Improved accounts receivable processes reducing days sales outstanding to 1.2 days. Show less

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  Native American Logistics

  Oct 2015 - May 2021

  Client Manager

  Oversee transportation of numerous accounts and preside as main point of contact for customers. Prepare and distribute reports highlighting minority spend, carrier metrics, and accruals. Manage domestic/international freight shipments for automotive suppliers. Ensure timely delivery of freight, hand carry, and air freight shipments. Track shipments and identify root causes of recurring late deliveries. Serve as liaison between customer and their suppliers to provide innovative solutions to critical transportation problems.• Onboarded and managed $3M account encompassing domestic and international transportation spend.• Spearheaded special project that delivered incremental $550K in gross margin over six months while exceeding 98.9% delivery targets.• Launched customer consolidation improvements that decreased shipment damages by 92% while saving 6% in transportation spend.• Streamlined manual processes around onboarding customers and managing accounts. Show less

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  Ryder System, Inc.

  May 2021 - now

  Senior Transportation Analyst - Procurement