Robin Smith
Orangeville,ON
Summary
An assertive, and solution focused logistics professional, translating audit findings, assessments, and gap analysis into recommendable actions to improve operations. Thrives in team environment, while demonstrating advanced-level skills in analytics, and root cause analysis. Excellent communicator with 15 years of leadership experience managing bulk logistics in commercial metals and mining industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Rail Logistics & US Plant Transportation
Triple M Metal LP
Brampton, ON
08.2014 - Current
- Strategic development of rail logistics management system
- Training & mentoring staff throughout multiple locations across North America
- Leadership of the ferrous sales execution team to ensure contract completion
- Lead project manager for continuous improvement initiative for the acquisition of capital assets, investing $4m annually for an ROI of $13m
- Lead project manager for implementation of Transportation Management System
- Strategically responsible for administration of logistics spend in excess of $40m
- Manage bulk scrap metal logistics for commerical automotive industry
- Manage customs and CT-PAT compliance for North American commercial trade
- Drive critical key performance indicators to implement cost saving initiatives
- Leader in safety and environmental compliance of AAR rules and regulations
- Lead timely negotiation and review of logistics contracts
Dispatch Supervisor
Triple M Metal LP
Brampton, ON
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Dispatch Supervisor of 20 drivers, ensuring timely servicing of scrap metal bulk bins for commercial automotive industrial manufacturers
- Strategic development of dispatch system, training & mentoring drivers
- Complete employee reviews, and driver payroll administration
- Leader in safety and environmental, ensuring driver compliance, completing incident reports in collaboration with QES dept
- Drive critical key performance indicators to implement cost saving initiatives
Logistics Coordinator
Triple M Metal LP
02.2006 - 07.2011
- Manage transportation for rail, truck, intermodal, and barge freight in North America
- Manage bulk scrap metal logistics for commerical automotive industry
- Manage customs and CT-PAT compliance for North American commercial trade
- Improving efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives
- Leader for ferrous sales execution, ensuring contract sales completion
- Drive critical key performance indicators to implement cost saving initiatives
- Leader in safety and environmental compliance of AAR rules and regulations
- Lead timely negotiation and review of logistics contracts
Education
MBA - Currently Enrolled in Pre-MBA
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NBLean Sigma Six Green Belt -
Gold Standard Certifications LLC
01-2024
MBA Essentials - Certificate - Business Analysis And Process Management
Rotman School of Management
01-2022
Skills
- Commercial Logistics Management
- International Trade Compliance
- Sales Contract Execution
- Safety & Environmental Leadership
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Controls
- Project Management
- Proficiency in MS Office, TMS & ERP Systems
Timeline
Manager Rail Logistics & US Plant Transportation
Triple M Metal LP
08.2014 - Current
Dispatch Supervisor
Triple M Metal LP
07.2011 - 10.2013
Logistics Coordinator
Triple M Metal LP
02.2006 - 07.2011
MBA - Currently Enrolled in Pre-MBA
University of Fredericton
Lean Sigma Six Green Belt -
Gold Standard Certifications LLC
MBA Essentials - Certificate - Business Analysis And Process Management
Rotman School of Management
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