Joe Nieminski
North Riverside
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with over 8 years of experience in managing logistics operations and transportation planning. Skilled in negotiation and scheduling coordination, consistently driving efficiency improvements and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Logistics Planner
Ingredion
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products across multiple channels.
- Analyzed transportation data to optimize routing and reduce transit times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes and improve efficiency.
- Led MBRs and KPI meetings to discuss operational opportunities with carriers
- Assisted with escalations—making sure concerned parties were given the information needed to resolve the situation
- Helped with hiring process for our summer intern in fall/winter and helped her through her experience as her direct report
- Helped lead meetings with key customers to discuss logistics going-ons/opportunities
- Owned the quality notification process and meeting—making sure customer complaints were handled in a timely fashion
- Managed daily operations on assigned regional "desk"
- Worked with analytics team to handle rate requests from sales team
Logistics Planner
Countrywide Transportation Inc
Hinsdale, IL
11.2015 - 12.2021
- Negotiated freight shipments directly with shippers
● Dispatched drivers
● Tracks all company shipments while keeping customers up to date
● Generates business development by maintaining house accounts and
recruiting new customers
● Scheduled dock appointments for both pickup and delivery
● Maintained social media presence for the company
● Devised marketing plans and negotiates potential sponsorships with
major sports franchises
● Introduced new programs to streamline the company’s operations
● Assisted with interviews and trained new employees
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2015
Skills
- Logistics analysis
- Transportation planning
- Warehouse management
- Scheduling coordination
- Negotiation
Timeline
Sr. Logistics Planner
Ingredion
01.2022 - Current
Logistics Planner
Countrywide Transportation Inc
11.2015 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Loyola University of Chicago