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Svetozar Bato Vukovic

Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced logistics manager knowledgeable about managing routes while providing top-notch customer service to customers. Well-organized and service-oriented team player, focused on keeping customers happy and surpassing sales and support objectives. Experienced in managing paperwork, collecting payments and resolving issues. Meticulous with a desire to find effective solutions to performance issues and high freight costs. Experienced in mentoring employees and enforcing safety procedures. Offers successful career history spanning more than 25 years.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Supervisor

GFL Environmental
Calgary, AB
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided oversight to ensure daily operations ran efficiently and effectively.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for cost reduction and improved service levels.
  • Conducted regular meetings with customers, carriers, vendors, management and staff to address any issues or concerns regarding logistics procedures.
  • Organized transportation of goods in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Monitored the delivery of shipments to ensure on-time arrival at destination.
  • Managed inventory control activities including tracking stock levels and ordering new materials when needed.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and safety standards related to logistics operations.
  • Negotiated rates with carriers for both domestic and international shipments.
  • Analyzed current shipping processes and identified areas for improvement in order to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
  • Resolved problems that arose during transit by liaising with suppliers and carriers quickly and efficiently.
  • Negotiated logistics costs and kept costs under established budget.
  • Experienced in the transportation of sulphur, compost, and other hazardous materials.
  • Handled 4000+ shipments per year to various sites across the province.
  • Facilitated $1,000,000 annual savings by identifying and transitioning to new freight vendors and carriers.

Logistics Manager

Sara Transport LTD
Calgary, AB
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Managed and booked freight - both FTL and LTL
  • Troubleshot and formulated strategies for expected and unanticipated logistics issues.
  • Collaborated effectively in cross-functional team-oriented environment.
  • Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
  • Utilized ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes.
  • Developed strong rapport through effective client needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained relationships with US/Canada customs.
  • Created schedules for loading and unloading.
  • Overlooked inbound and outbound shipments.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Associated Grocers
Calgary, AB
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Drove 400,000 miles in a three year period between Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Operations Manager

Sara Transport LTD
Calgary, AB
11.2008 - 04.2018
  • Dispatched personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
  • Reviewed orders, production schedules and blueprints to determine work sequences and material shipping dates.
  • Handled personnel hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Addressed problems head-on and worked with customers, personnel and supervisors to resolve concerns.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Manager/Planner

4Way Transportation
Winnipeg, MB
11.2007 - 11.2008
  • Partnered with suppliers, buyers, schedulers, shipping and receiving, quality and production teams to promote timely delivery, availability and production usage of materials for optimal production.
  • Scheduled supply of materials, meeting production schedules and minimum safety stock levels.
  • Managed and booked freight - full truck loads and LTL.
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Yankee Group of Companies
Winnipeg, MB
04.2000 - 11.2007
  • Obtained the "Million Mile" safety award, drove over one million between Canada and the United States.
  • Owned two trucks and six employees between 2000-2008.
  • Managed payroll, scheduling, and maintenance.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.

Truck Driver

Reimer Express
Winnipeg, MB
10.1998 - 04.2000
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.

Skills

  • Skilled in PCS/Xpress Online, Loadlink, Border Connect customs clearance, Keep Trucking, and Samsara for ELD
  • Logistics management
  • Profit and loss management
  • Logistics oversight
  • Freight cost reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Customer-oriented
  • Planning ability
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Forecasting

Timeline

Logistics Supervisor

GFL Environmental
11.2022 - Current

Logistics Manager

Sara Transport LTD
07.2021 - 11.2022

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Associated Grocers
05.2018 - 07.2021

Operations Manager

Sara Transport LTD
11.2008 - 04.2018

Manager/Planner

4Way Transportation
11.2007 - 11.2008

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Yankee Group of Companies
04.2000 - 11.2007

Truck Driver

Reimer Express
10.1998 - 04.2000

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