Logistics or Transportation Manager

Jon E. Loewer, CTP 4816 Overland Dr, Powder Springs, Georgia 30127 - (770) 943-8732 - jlb8e09a@west post.net Logistics Manager / Transportation Manager / Distribution Manager P&L Responsibility / Operations / Start Ups / Strategic Planning / Reverse Logis tics Change Management / Continuous Improvement / OTM & SAP Implementation / Purchasi ng Fortune 500 Manager and Operations Leader: Having enjoyed over 28 years in the T ransportation Sector of companies that has provided me with experience in virtua lly every area of logistics including sales and General Management. Proven Record - Across All Corporate Functions: Attaining results in cost saving s by blending best practices and technology to enhance bottom line results. Prov en leader with ability to quickly and accurately analyze business situations, de velop solutions, implement action plans, and monitor results to drive process im provement and create value within the supply chain. Possess varied P&L experienc e, budget development, and have consistently exceeded company expectations achie ving double digits in cost savings. International Experience: My career has given me the opportunity to consult and implement software while working with Logistics Systems in Europe and Asia. BS - Almeda College, Logistics Management Selected Achievements & Skills Orchestrated cost savings of $100k in 6 months and doubled revenue. Recruited to serve as General Manager of Start-up Private Bulk Fleet for Chemical Manufactur er. I increased revenue by more than 50% to $6 million through aggressive distri bution strategies. Reduced Cost by $7.3 million during Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Served as SE Region L ogistics Manager for Smurfit Stone during the filing of the C11 reorganization w orking with the Paper Mills and Recycle plants. The economic down time of the mi lls presented unique challenges for traffic lanes and carriers while maintaining service levels. Saved over $3 million in cost over 2 years by implementing OTM in Recycle Divisi on. Division Logistics Manager for Smurfit Stone I implemented the new TMS syste m, trained the employees and carriers, and helped facilitate the Change Manageme nt at the facilities to maximize the cost savings by consistently selecting the least cost carrier usage. Managed 600,000 Square Feet of warehouse and 30 employees in Union Environment. Started as a Distribution Manager over 3 warehouses and progressed to Logistics Manager of 5 warehouses and 2 plants in 2 states. During this time attained cost savings of over $1 million dollars in waste reduction, pallets, and reduced ove rall transportation budget by 8%. Reduced inventory variance to .0014% on $14 mi llion in finished goods. Skills: Aggressive Negotiator, excellent verbal and written communication skills , fleet management, logistics, purchasing, and customer service, CSA 2010 compli ance, hazardous material handling, spill containment, capacity planning, driver development and retention, employee training, excellent people skills, experienc ed in project management and planning methodology, software implementation. Capa ble of working with other executives, family controlled businesses and fortune 5 00 companies. Career Overview / Fortune 500 Experience

* TRCC Transport, Inc. Dalton, Georgia - General Manager 2009 - 2010 * Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia - Associated with 5 bill ion dollar paper and packaging manufacturer for almost 11 years from 1999 to 200 9. Progressed through management positions including Distribution Manager, Logis tics Manager, OTM Project Implementation Manager, Division Logistics Manager - R ecycle, Regional Logistics Manager. * i2 Technologies Company, Atlanta, Georgia - Senior Project Manager/Consultant 1998 - 1999 * W.R. Grace & Co., Lithonia, Georgia - North American Logistics Manager 1995 1998 * Louis Dreyfus Energy, Atlanta, Georgia - Traffic Manager 1992 - 1995 * US Trans Services Inc, Marietta Georgia - Director of Operations 1988 - 1992