LAWRENCE REIS
Union
Summary
Strategic logistics and transportation leader with 30+ years of experience optimizing supply chain operations, dispatch coordination, and freight brokerage. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, negotiate carrier contracts, and deliver exceptional service across FTL, intermodal, and temperature-controlled freight. Adept at leveraging TMS platforms and custom tools to drive efficiency and profitability.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Specialist
RWI Logistics, LLC
10.2011 - Current
- Responsible to develop and manage appropriate brokerage and supply chain relationships notably supporting existing client relationships and Logistics Service Representatives. I am responsible for managing the company's Power Only division which supports a large traveling performance organization. Primary duties include sourcing dedicated FTL carriers for new high volume existing and new accounts, building those relationships, negotiating rates effectively, and managing the customer's expectations with those carriers to strengthen the carrier's performance and output.
- Designed custom spreadsheet programs for internal use as well as for clients
- Computer literate. Proficient in Word, Excel, and multiple TMS programs.
- Consistently maintained high profit margins on all projects
- Detail-minded with a good eye for balance and organization
- Compiled reports and records
- Full-time
Safety, Recruiting and Dispatch
Trans-Continental Systems, Inc
01.2007 - 10.2011
- Evaluated drivers, conducted training programs and established wage incentives for both company and owner operators. I also maintained qualification files, tractor maintenance, and performance files for company equipment and drivers. Also assisted in dispatch operations on an as needed basis.
- Full-time
Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher
Clipper Express/Wheels International
06.2005 - 01.2007
- I was responsible for customer service and vendor coordination in the OTR Brokerage, Intermodal and Temperature Controlled department. Moved freight across the country while preserving cost and service to the customer. Prior experience as a dispatcher gave me the ability to effectively negotiate with vendors to improve service and cost to our customers.
Regional Dispatcher
Trans-Continental Systems, Inc.
01.2002 - 06.2005
- I managed a fleet of approximately 45 company and owner operator drivers while servicing the JUST IN TIME needs of major automotive plants such as Ford and Chrysler across the northern Ohio, Michigan, and New York regions using domestic intermodal equipment. Provided exceptional customer service to our customers through driver performance. Also used customer portals to update pick and delivery info for timely reporting of performance information before the concept of EDI.
- Full-time
Equipment Operations Manager
Worthy Cartage Company, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.2002
- I was responsible for overseeing equipment storage inventories, interchanging, maintenance and repairs and sales in All terminals in Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky. I wrote estimates for equipment repairs, coordinated approvals and repairs, and billed for repair work and storage of equipment. Also acted as a regional dispatcher.
Infantryman, Rank E-4
United States Army
06.1983 - 01.1988
Education
H.S., High School Diploma - Accounting, Data Processing
Highlands High
Fort Thomas, KY05.1983
Skills
- Cost reduction strategies
- Logistics analysis
- Procurement management
- Transportation management
- Cost reduction
- Continuous improvement
- Supply management
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Data entry
- Time management
- Transportation planning
Timeline
Senior Logistics Specialist
RWI Logistics, LLC
10.2011 - Current
Safety, Recruiting and Dispatch
Trans-Continental Systems, Inc
01.2007 - 10.2011
Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher
Clipper Express/Wheels International
06.2005 - 01.2007
Regional Dispatcher
Trans-Continental Systems, Inc.
01.2002 - 06.2005
Equipment Operations Manager
Worthy Cartage Company, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.2002
Infantryman, Rank E-4
United States Army
06.1983 - 01.1988
H.S., High School Diploma - Accounting, Data Processing
Highlands High