Freddie Potochney
Plano
Summary
Supply Chain and Data Analyst with a strong record in optimizing transportation and warehouse operations. Achieved annual transportation cost reductions of 8-12%, delivering savings of up to $1.2M. Enhanced vendor performance and on-time delivery rates from 49% to 96% through strategic management and data-driven insights.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Analyst, Domestic & Import Transportation
Walgreens
Deerfield
02.2021 - 05.2026
- Reduced transportation costs by eight to twelve percent annually, saving $750k to $1.2m across 10,000 monthly shipments.
- Optimized over 50 domestic lanes, decreasing cost per mile by six to nine percent.
- Managed 300 to 550 import shipments monthly, collaborating with PierPass and U.S. ports to alleviate congestion.
- Achieved on-time delivery improvement from 49% to 96% through vendor and carrier management.
- Automated KPI dashboards using Excel and Tableau, saving ten to fifteen hours weekly.
- Launched freight claims program that recovered $150k to $300k annually while reducing cycle time by twenty to twenty-five percent.
- Monitored an $8m to $12m budget with a variance of ±3%, enhancing in-stock rates by three to five percent.
- Oversaw invoice and receivables management, ensuring effective collaboration with accounts payable.
Data Analyst / Warehouse Manager
Magickwoods
Aurora
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintained perpetual inventory and cycle counts, ensuring financial compliance.
- Analyzed labor, material, overhead, and distribution costs to support strategic decisions.
- Led ERP system updates and employee training, improving reporting accuracy and onboarding efficiency.
- Managed overseas containers and outbound freight, achieving measurable cost reductions.
- Directed continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational performance and employee engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science - Web Development
DeVry University
Addison, IL01-2012
Skills
- Transportation logistics
- Supply chain management
- Freight management
- Inventory control
- Order tracking
- Demand forecasting
- TMS expertise
- Budget management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Process optimization
- Data analysis
- Excel and Tableau proficiency
- Power BI and SAP expertise
- SQL proficiency
- Stakeholder management
- MS Excel Proficiency
- Training development
- Supplier tracking
Accomplishments
- $1M+ in total transportation cost savings.
- Managed 100+ global vendors/carriers, improving service levels.
- Reduced Assessorial fees 20-30% through port/PierPass rail yard optimization.
- Recovered $150K-$300K annually via freight claims program.
- Achieved 96%+ on-time delivery and 95%+ tender acceptance rates.
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst, Domestic & Import Transportation
Walgreens
02.2021 - 05.2026
Data Analyst / Warehouse Manager
Magickwoods
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science - Web Development
DeVry University