Natalie Salazar
8316 Parmenter Dr. Parma, OH 44129
Mobile:440-915-0916 ● E-mail: nas000@msn.com
Logistics Manager & Operations Supervisor
Supply Chain / Distribution / Route Implementation / Traffic / Weights & Inspections / Freight Audits
Seasoned Logistics Manager with more than 17 years ofexperience in global supply chain, exportation, distribution,
operations, warehousing, and sales verticals in the logistics/transportation industry. Unique background encompassing
private fleets and 3PL responsibilities. Highly motivated manager with keen logistical, analytical, problem-solving,team
building skills. Results oriented professional looking to utilize my vastknowledge ofthe transportation industry with a
company that is progressive and goal driven.
Areas of Expertise
 Supplychainand resourcemanagement
 International FreightDocumentation &Translation
 International Exportation viaOcean /Air
 Fluentin Spanish
 MicrosoftExcel,Outlookand PowerPoint
 ReverseLogistics
 On-timeperformancemetrics
 DOT Regulations
 Invoicing/ FreightAuditing
 LTL / Dedicated / Over-The-Road /Rail
 Warehousing&Distribution
 CarrierProcurement
 Cross-FunctionalTeamTraining
 Multi-siteOperations
 HazmatOperations
 AS400/ TMW / LMSPlatforms
 Break-Bulk
 ERP Platforms ex.Sytelyne/Salesforce
 LettersofCredit
 InventoryReconciliation
Experience
ChickMaster Incubator, Medina, OH 2015-Present
Traffic Supervisor/Sales-Determinedthemostcost-effective proceduresandroutesfor alldomestic andinternationalshipments.
Translatedbusinessneedsandprioritiesintoactionablelogisticsstrategies.
Arranged, secured,exported,and managedallofthe customerordersincludingthepreparationofallrequired customsdocuments,
profiles,and certificates.
Exportationof shipmentsincludeOcean,Air, SmallPackage,Courier,Domestic,RailandLTL.
Dutiesalso includeinvoicing,ontimeperformancemonitoring, scheduling,costanalysis,and customerservice.
Central Transport, Brook Park, OH 2014-2015
Weights andInspectionsAudit Manager-Identified thecompany’sstrengthsandweaknessesandimplemented policies,standardsand
changestooperations,for optimal productivityandbottom line results.
Performedauditsandinspectionsonfreightincludingweight,dimensions,classesand commoditiestogenerateadditionalrevenue.
Generatedanadditional37,000dollarsofrevenue the 1st month.
Inspectedandmonitoredfreightfor the largest andbusiest break-bulkterminal inthe CentralTransportnetwork.
Scaleverificationand calibration,towmotoroperation,docksafety, andother warehousedutiesalsoperformed.
Palogix International, Clinton MI 2012-2014
OperationsManager-Directeddailyoperationsincluding scheduling(bothroutesandstaff), data analysis,finances,track andtrace,
problemsolving,andconflict resolutionbetween plants,carriers, drivers andstaff.
Directedseveralfleets of privatelyowned & companyowned equipmentintoand out of Mexico, Canada,and the US., includingvarious
platforms of small parcelcarriers.

Performed routeoptimization,coordinatedpick-ups,deliveriesandcarriersall to ensure andimplementan on-timeperformance
percentagetier.
A bilingualliaisonbetweencustomersandcarriers.
Ensuredthe properutilization andoptimization of equipmentto save on cost to add to the bottom line. Presentedcarrier-performance
metrics and monthlycosts reports to executiveteam.
BriefedCEO & Presidentalongwith SeniorLevel managementon a dailybasisto report any issuesand or concerns.
Univar USA, Twinsburg, OH 2012-2012
Operations/Analyst- Maintaineddailyoperationsofshipmentsand hazardousmaterialcominginandoutof the facility.
Confirmed materialintegrity,materialcompliance,inventoryreconciliation andqualitycontrolof various Hazardous, Food,Technical
Gradeproducts.Including packaginganddistribution.
Leadbranchquarantinemeetingstoensureinventory count,damagesandexpirationwerediscussedonaweeklybasis to prevent loss
of revenue, presentandor future business.
Waste Disposal,creatingproperhazmatshippingdescriptionsforcarrierpaperwork.
Ryder International, Novi, MI 2008-2012
OperationsSupervisor/Coordinator-Coordinatedandarrangedthedailyoperationsdepartmentincludingthesetup & procurementof
allexpedited& adhoc needsof 7 different automotive/nuclearplantsbothdomestic andinternational.
Forecastedandcompileddatato ona dailybasis to view potentialdisturbancesandensureafast & appropriatelogistical/managerial
responseto keep materialmovingtowardsthe customers.
Gathered,loggedandmonitoredallshippingdata andalsotrackand traceof shipments.
Negotiatecostsfor premium orspecializedequipmentmovesfora multitudeofaccounts.
Matrix Expedited, Flint, MI 2007-2008
LogisticsSpecialist-Created,Developed,andimplemented dedicatedlanesforourfleet to serviceseveral 3PL companies.
Procuredcarriers,drivers, andassets to improvethe overall optimizationof fleet andto generateadditionalrevenuetothe bottom line.
Designed,created,andimplementeddedicatedlanes andexpeditedlanes.
Createda strong carrier/customerrelationshipwithMagna&Ryder that is still viable today.
Menlo Worldwide, Auburn Hills, MI 2002-2007
AccountSupervisor- Oneof four originalmembersontheautomotivestart upgroup inAuburn Hills.
Createdthe setup andstartup for l several launchesintheautomotive division.
Procuredcarriers,designedroutes,bidlanes,workedin plantas an engineerto provide inhouselogisticalsupport.
Worked with multiplecarriers/agentstoset up their EDI capability.
Assigned shipmentstocarriersin ourcentralizeddatabase.
Education/Training
Specs Howard School of Broadcasting Course Completion 2006
Davison Senior High Diploma 1993