Joseph Krejci

Joliet, IL 60431 815-274-3352

jkrejci1958@sbcglobal.net

Summary
Experienced Transportation/Logistics Professional with strong financial/analytical skills (Honors-graduate Master of Business Administration in Finance/Accounting, University of Michigan School of Business) with strong complementary peoplerelationship/management skills. Extensive and in depth expertise in private fleet management/supply chain/DC management, transportation management and related financial/analytical competencies, including development and oversight of complex and comprehensive/integrated budgets for transportation, warehousing and private fleets/dedicated service providers. Developed sophisticated analytical variance tools/metrics to better define and defend results.

Competencies/Accomplishments
Strong Financial/Analytical Skills Increasing Employee Satisfaction Levels Reducing Year to Year Expenses Improving Annual Service Levels Implementing Lean Management Techniques Fluent in DOT Rules/Regulations Successfully Negotiated Win/Win Agreements with Companies and Unions Implementing Continuous Improvement through Change Successful Network Redesign at several Employers

Carriers/3PLs/Lease

Employment History Transportation Manager

2013-2014 DOT Transportation (subsidiary of DOT Foods) Joliet, IL Responsible for entire Joliet Cross Dock Operation. 60K square foot warehouse. 6 cross dock specialists, 44 drivers, and 1 clerical. Manage activity to unload/reload up to 40 trailers a day, maintaining 99%+ service levels to both our external customers and drivers. Remote dispatch and maintenance, dotted line management responsibility. Local relationship/management of lease truck and all maintenance providers. Total responsibility for all local HR, accounting, security, etc. activities. Increased driver headcount from 33 to 44, with little turnover. Experience with PeopleNet, TMW and AS400.

General Manager
2012- 2013 Trademark Transport Joliet, IL Responsible for all aspects of Trademark Transportations private fleet for 48 state LTL refrigerated freight. Hiring/firing, safety/DOT/FMCSA/regulatory compliance, relationships with all providers including Truck Writers, Penske, Ryder, Xtra, Utility, PLM, T-Card, Carrier, and Transforce. Manage both company drivers and owner operators along with an administrative staff of 2. Increased fleet size by 50% with additional plans in place to double fleet size over next 12 months.

Commodity Manager, Fleet

2010- 2012 Capgemini/Kraft North America Chicago, IL Responsible for supplier/stakeholder relationships in an outsourced environment. Negotiate/contract/implement all sourcing activities related to Kraft North Americas Private/Direct Store Delivery Fleet (2000+ trucks) and sales force car fleet (5000+) in an outsourced environment resulting in first year savings of over $2M.

Transportation Manager
2004-2010 Toys R Us Joliet, IL Direct transportation function servicing 66 stores delivering within 12 hours of trailer closing, providing JIT reducing inventory carrying costs. Responsible for staff of 18 drivers (double Oct-Dec), 3 admin/3 mechanics. Annual spend of $3M, which includes maintenance and transportation expenses. Implementation of Fleet Management Systems (Appian, Bolt, PeopleNet). Integration of Babies R Us, saving $1M in transportation annually while significantly improving service levels. Monitor external carrier compliance. Develop profitable internal/external backhaul opportunities improving productivity and reducing overall costs to Toys R Us.

Manager, Fleet Operations

1998-2004 Maytag Corporation Galesburg, IL Lead 75+ drivers/tractors and 350 trailers providing superior service and costs. Maintained positive management/union relations complying with all regulations. 8 million miles generating revenue of $11.5M and contribution of $2M. Administrative staff 8+. Hire/nurture/evaluate all employees. Developed monthly/annual budgets, and selected fleet software. Centralized dispatch of union/non-union drivers at 6 domicile locations using Lean Sigma principles resulting in a 7% productivity improvement. Reduced empty miles by more than 50% resulting in significant decrease in cost per loaded mile. Outsourced in-house maintenance resulting in an annual savings of $250,000. Negotiated lease/maintenance agreements resulting in significant cost reductions. Unbundled negotiations with Ryder,/ Penske/ First Fleet/ Ideal Lease/National Lease resulting $100K annual savings. Designed delivery program to dealers within 150 miles, sequencing of 4+ liftgate trailers per day with dedicated drivers and 99.9%+ on time deliveries, minimal damage, and nearly $0.5 M in annual savings.

Manager, Transportation
1993-1998 Maytag Corporation Newton, IA $80M budget directing finished good transportation for all Maytag brands. Negotiated rates/contracts/service levels with LTL/truckload carriers/ cross docks/ 3PLs/ intermodal/local delivery agents . Led staff of 3 management and 2 clericals. Leader in Anderson study which resulted in Dependable Express regional distribution network. Implemented core carrier concept at all locations resulting in reducing carrier base from 500+ to about 30 with improved availability, rates, consistency, and control.

Transportation/Logistics-Finance/Market Research/Internal Audit

1982-1993 Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor, MI Negotiated rates, evaluated, and selected domestic commercial freight exceeding $80M. Led 3 clericals and liaison to third party freight payment firm. Designed/implemented transfer rebid strategy resulting in savings of $4M. Won Whirlpool Quality Award. Developed fact-based management system measuring freight costs and transit times. Controller for Whirlpools logistics function with a budget of $190M. Ensured accuracy of actual expenses and developed long range plans and shorter term budgets.

Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI MBA (Finance/Accounting) BBA (Marketing) Both degrees awarded with distinction

Business Networking
Had active membership and continuous participation in the National Private Truck Councils training, education and benchmarking programs, in addition to service on one of the Councils key planning committees.

Training
R University-Toys R Us Wayne, NJ, Training involving best operational and HR practices at both DC and store level. Introduction to Lean Sigma Techniques-Maytag Galesburg, IL, Training combining 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. Logistics Management Seminar-Michigan State University, Week long seminar exploring all facets of supply chain.

References
References are available on request.