VP Director Supply Chain in Detroit MI Resume Scott Gardner

Scott H. Gardner
http://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthowardgardner/
[email protected]
Howell, MI 48843 (Cell) 734-516-9079



Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Network Modeling and Optimization  Transportation Management Software Implementation
Command Center Design and Implementation

Global Logistics and supply chain executive successful designing, implementing and managing multinational supply chain
Chain solutions and strategies in US, South America and Europe. Recognized for achievements in functional aspects of
project logistics, integration of global systems, long range planning and network optimization. Profit driven performer,
offering outstanding credentials defining and achieving corporate and customer objectives through strategic planning,
analysis and workforce/process optimization programs. Drove $65 + million P&L, ensuring efficient cost utilization and
attainment of customer savings, revenue and profitability goals.

Budget and Cost Containment Revenue & P&L Systems Integration Systems Development
New Business Development Fleet Operations Vendor/Supplier Relations Regional team Development
Key Account Management Carrier Negotiations Programs/Project Management Client Strategic Planning


Professional Experience
Supply Chain Consulting
Owner – Scott Gardner Consulting October 2004 - Present
 Performing corporate re-organization for major freight audit and payment company. Re-engineering the customer
support and carrier service departments to better support the rapid growth experienced over the past 12 months.
Opened office in South America and Brussels. Formed new business unit to offer existing customer supply chain
services and contract management.
 Consultant with Caterpillar Logistics for $23 million automotive operation. Responsible for redesigned Logistics call
center structure and operation, as well as, help dedicated transportation network and provided i2 knowledge.
 Launched dispatch and optimization software for Detroit based truckload carrier, performed EDI implementation on
their behalf with DaimlerChrysler Corporation, and grew business from $3.5 mil per year to $23 mil annually.
 Providing logistics consulting for $300 million Third Party Logistics company, performed business analysis to review
current operating processes and procedures, analyzed procurement function, identified cost savings opportunities of
approximately $2 mil
 Collaborated on TM management project for major furniture manufacturer based in MI. Project included complete
transportation process flow development, reverse auction for top T/L lanes, review of dedicated fleet, warehouse
network design and outsourcing, restructuring of procurement function including carrier contracts and freight audit and
payment outsource.
 Providing consultative services for software developer of transportation management applications.
 Lead consultant for $55 million Third Party and Warehouse provider, acting in role for creating a strategic alliance with
major International Third Party Provider. Project includes my client providing transportation services and warehouse
operations for clients that are $10 million or less in annual revenue.

FedEx Supply Chain Services, Automotive Headquarters - Livonia, MI

Sr. Managing Director, Transportation Planning & Strategy July 1999 – September 2004
 Managed a staff of 50 logistic and industrial engineers in support of new customers or potential customers as part of
the sales process for logistics services. Completed full logistics re-design of customers transportation network
including facility location analysis,
 Managed the design of shared healthcare network and implementation of dispatch and advance tracking application.
 Member of executive center of Excellence program for the solutions groups. Was created to develop new strategies
for offering existing and new customers additional services that would generate additional value and savings.
 Managed a team of IT and logistics specialist in the design and development specifications for a Strategic Global
Transportation Management System in support of FedEx Corporation.
 Project lead for the migration and development of Transportation Management and Freight Optimization application.
 Project Operations lead for development of new FedEx offering – providing Service Parts Logistics. The project
started from information gathering/market research to the development of a business plan and creation of a full
service SPL offering. The potential revenue from the offering was estimated at over $90mil.


Coughlin Logistics, Corporate Headquarters - Taylor, MI
Director Logistics Engineering & Marketing January 1998-July1999
 Managed the start-up of a new service offering - Logistics Management Services and developed business plan to
operate new division.
 Responsible for implementing services within current client base and targeting selected industries for optimum fit with
Logistics Management Services.
 Developed training program for sales force and operations managers, and implemented $5 million in new business.
 Implemented CRM software for the support of sales and operations, created common database and tracking
application for RFQ’s and customer information.
 Design and implementation of research and development department to identify leading edge solutions and selection
of strategic partners.
 Created marketing planning and identifying verticals to target for new business opportunities.

Customized Transportation Inc., Livonia, MI
Manager of Business Logistics March 1996-December 1997

LogiCorp, Inc./Ryder, Ann Arbor, MI
Manager of Design Engineering June 1988-March 1996




Education
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor of Science / Business Administration
Majors: Supply Chain Management & Finance

Key Words:
SAP, Oracle OTM, i2, Warehouse Management, TMS expertise, Network Modeling,
Customer Service, Healthcare, Optimization, Procurement, ISO, SOC1, Integrity, Innovation