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Benjamin Dawson

Toronto,ON

Summary

Logistics and supply chain expert experienced in optimizing transportation strategies and managing high-volume projects. Coordinates complex logistics operations, negotiates vendor contracts, and enhances efficiency while reducing costs. Background in operations and sales within fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Operations Specialist

Retail Logistics Canada
Lachine, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage 50+ logistics projects annually, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution
  • Develop and implement transportation and distribution strategies for key retail accounts
  • Negotiated transportation and storage contracts, enhancing cost-effectiveness and service reliability
  • Coordinated with carriers, warehouses, and partners to ensure timely and efficient logistics execution
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and tracking within internal systems
  • Act as primary point of contact for clients, providing updates and resolving issues proactively
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining client operations and enhancing internal processes

Shipper Sales Representative

Werner Enterprises
Milton, CA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Generated new business by identifying and pursuing high-potential leads
  • Managed full sales cycle, driving growth through effective quoting, closing, and account management
  • Negotiated pricing and transportation agreements to meet revenue and margin targets
  • Established and nurtured relationships with new and existing customers to enhance loyalty and retention
  • Developed tailored logistics solutions in collaboration with operations and engineering teams

Logistics Specialist

Werner Enterprises
Milton, CA
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated freight capacity and transportation solutions to enhance service delivery across multiple regions
  • Cultivated carrier relationships to secure consistent and reliable capacity for clients
  • Identified supply chain inefficiencies and proposed optimized solutions to improve client operations
  • Supported business development through high-volume outbound prospecting
  • Contributed to revenue growth by securing new clients and expanding existing accounts

Sales Support Representative

BCE (Bell / Virgin Plus)
Toronto, CA
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Delivered customer support while identifying and converting sales opportunities
  • Maintained customer accounts and strengthened long-term relationships
  • Utilized SAP and inventory systems to track and manage assets
  • Managed financial transactions and contributed to reporting processes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON

Skills

  • Logistics and supply chain coordination
  • Transportation and route optimization
  • Freight brokerage and capacity planning
  • Carrier and vendor negotiation
  • Data tracking and documentation systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem solving and operational efficiency
  • Account management and customer success

Certifications And Development

  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Currently pursuing
  • Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD), Currently pursuing
  • Bell Canada Leadership Development Program, Selected 1 of 24 across Ontario

Timeline

Logistics Operations Specialist

Retail Logistics Canada
09.2023 - Current

Shipper Sales Representative

Werner Enterprises
03.2023 - 08.2023

Logistics Specialist

Werner Enterprises
08.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Support Representative

BCE (Bell / Virgin Plus)
11.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Wilfrid Laurier University
Benjamin Dawson