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, ONSkills
- 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