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Lawrence James Jarnigo


4709 Oconee Lane            865 577-8069
Knoxville, TN 37920        ljarnigo@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications

Innovative supply chain professional with a proven track record of service, operations, pricing, negotiation and people/process management experience. Successfully managed all key business functions (technical, financial, operational, administrative, sales), developed and implemented business plans that resulted in strong  profitability, cost identification and containment, financial, organizational and operational results. Areas of expertise:

  • General Management/Administration
  • Customer/Supplier/Employee Retention Strategies
  • Finance/P&L Responsibility
  • Pricing/Costing/Rates
  • Budgeting/Planning/Forecasting
  • Contract Review/Negotiation
  • Margin Improvement/Revenue Gain
  • Equipment Procurement/Leasing/Financing
  • Billing/Reporting Claims
  • Financial Planning/Asset Management
  • Operations Management
  • Fleet Maintenance
  • High Level Relationship Management
  • Automation: Development/Training/Implementation
  • Recruiting/Hiring/On-boarding
  • Risk Management/Insurance
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Market Development

Professional Experience

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Knoxville, TN            1989-2009
Inbound Transportation Team Leader (1999-2009)
Team leader responsible for six Analysts as direct reports. Responsible for all performance management and salary administration.  Scope: $65M Annual Transportation Expense. $2.2M Annual Transportation Cost Savings. Successfully implemented a 10M system project enhancement in i2 optimization software.
  • Managed 65k annual truckloads of raw material and finishing supplies to 52 plant and distribution centers in the US, Canada and Mexico.
  • Provided inbound transportation mode and carrier selection with strategic supplier/carrier network in line with the Corporate vision and carrier management strategies.
  • Coordinated a variety of distribution and transportation activities for the Consumer, B2B and Health Care business units in the implementation of Corporate actions plans.
  • Provided technical expertise and leadership in the accomplishment of transportation requirements.
  • Implemented transportation cost savings initiatives with an average annual savings of 2M.
  • Project leader involved in the development, testing, and implementation of a new order and shipment information system.

Transportation Coordinator (1995-1999)
Responsible for assisting in the supervision of four Transportation Operations Analysts and one Transportation Technician.  Directly responsible for the transportation operation for two distribution centers in the Chicago area for two separate business sectors.  Also responsible for coordinating all inbound and outbound movements of hazardous materials to and from all North American shipping facilities.

  • Scope: $900M Annual Shipment Volume.
  • Maintained  on-time motor carrier delivery of 98.2%.
  • Certified for hazardous material shipments under CFR 49.
Transportation Rates/Systems Analyst (1989-1995)
Responsible for providing support for daily transportation operations. This support included analysis, research, and projects to prevent, identify and solve problems to enhance cost effectiveness while meeting customer service requirements and company objectives.  Responsible for the development, testing, and implementation of a new order and shipment information system. Scope: $350M Annual Shipment Volume. Pricing specialist responsible for rate negotiations with Schneider National and JB Hunt Transportation. $65M Annual Transportation Cost Savings.

ABF Freight Systems, Oshkosh, WI            1987-1989
Account executive/Terminal Manager
Responsible for all terminal functions and sales in the Fox Valley Area in Wisconsin.

Consolidated Freightways, Madison, WI            1977-1987
Account Executive/Operations Manager
Responsible for terminal operations and sales in Madison WI.  Responsible for all terminal operations in a 22 driver and 3 office worker facility. Maintained an operating ratio of 88.

Education

Associates Degree, Transportation/Logistics Major, Milwaukee Area Technical College
Business Administration-General Business curriculum course studies, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Member of Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Society

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