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Amanda Van Kersen

@amandavankersen

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I am a logistics manager optimizing supply chains and reducing costs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging logistics or supply-chain management role where I can leverage eight years of experience to optimize operations, negotiate cost-effective freight solutions, lead cross-functional teams, and drive measurable process improvements in a growth-oriented company.

I am a logistics professional with eight years' experience optimizing supply chain and warehouse operations, currently serving as a Logistics & Warehouse Manager. I oversee international and domestic inbound and outbound freight, negotiate with freight forwarders, brokers and 3PLs, manage TMS/IBS/SmartSheet trackers, and review logistics and warehouse invoices to ensure accuracy and cost control.

I lead cross-functional coordination with procurement, sales, distribution and co-manufacturers, track KPIs such as transit time and on-time accuracy, and drive process safety reports and continuous process improvements that reduce costs and improve service. I am looking to apply my negotiation, operational and leadership skills in a growth-oriented logistics or supply chain leadership role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Current

Solid Gold LLC

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Oversee international and domestic inbound and outbound freight, negotiate costs with freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs, and review logistics/3PL invoices for accuracy prior to approval. Coordinate weekly cross-functional meetings and track logistics KPIs to optimize costs and delivery timelines.

3PL Management KPI Tracking Smartsheet Process Improvement

Logistics Manager

Tiger Supplies

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Coordinated domestic, ocean, and air shipments with inland and international agents, negotiated carrier rates, and managed regulatory import/export documentation. Created and maintained SmartSheet shipping logs and approved shipping invoices while upholding GMP standards.

Ocean Carrier Carrier Negotiation Smartsheet Carrier Sourcing

Logistics Lead

C + A Global

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Coordinated domestic, ocean, and air shipments, managed outbound shipments in IBS to Amazon and China, and maintained inventory and transportation records in the TMS. Served as primary documentation contact for freight forwarders and approved trucking invoices.

Domestic & Ocean Freight IBS)Inventory Management Carrier Negotiation

Billing Manager

Huffman Koos Furniture

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Managed billing and invoicing for deliveries and stored pick-ups across 8 locations and processed finance orders through Wells Fargo and TD Bank. Handled collections, court calendar management, and related documentation.

Invoicing Accounts Receivable Collections Calendar Management Spreadsheet Management