Gurpreet Singh
Park Ridge,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Transport Manager with a proven track record at YRC, specializing in logistics management and route optimization. Successfully reduced costs through strategic vendor negotiations and enhanced fleet performance. Adept at data analysis and team leadership, driving efficiency and ensuring timely deliveries while fostering a productive work environment.
Transport management professional with proven track record in optimizing logistics and ensuring operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in route planning, fleet management, and regulatory compliance, paired with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills. Known for reliability and ability to drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Service-focused Transportation Manager with superb background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Manager
YRC
Brisbane, QLD
01.2022 - Current
- Managed a team of drivers, dispatchers, and administrative staff to ensure smooth transportation operations.
- Reduced costs for the company by negotiating with vendors and optimizing routes for transport vehicles.
- Coordinated with external partners such as carriers, vendors, customs brokers, and warehouse personnel to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics management.
- Improved efficiency in transportation operations by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Created detailed reports on transportation metrics such as on-time delivery rates or fuel consumption per mile driven – this enabled informed decision-making related to resource allocation priorities.
- Increased overall fleet performance by implementing regular maintenance checks and upgrades as needed.
- Conducted risk assessments for transportation processes to identify potential hazards or inefficiencies requiring proactive intervention or modification of established protocols.
- Ensured timely deliveries by closely monitoring and managing schedules, driver availability, and vehicle maintenance.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra 05.2014
Skills
- Transportation planning
- Route optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- Logistics management
- Data analysis
- Cost reduction
- Team leadership
- Driver management
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Transport Manager
YRC
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
Kurukshetra University