Sheldon Byron

Senior Sourcing Manager - Logistics - Procurement Services

WNS

Jul 2024 - Current (2 years 2 months)

• Led end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including supplier shortlisting, RFP execution, selection recommendations, contract negotiations, business award, and transition planning—resulting in streamlined onboarding and enhanced supplier performance. • Negotiated contracts across the Transportation category, managing 70+ vendor relationships and securing favorable terms aligned with business goals. • Partnered with Legal to ensure all agreements were accurately documented and compliant with corporate policies. • Maintained and strengthened vendor relationships to ensure continuity of operations, mitigate risk, and drive long-term value. • Oversaw category performance through scorecards, stakeholder feedback, supplier business reviews, and

Transportation Operation Manager

Nationsbenefits

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (7 months)

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for operations, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings. • Maintain detailed network documentation. • Implement a comprehensive operational strategy. • Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and cost reductions. • Monitored network performance and identified possible threats using network analysis tools. • Manage strategic Transportation Provider relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to the strategic plan for transportation providers for a national provider contract network. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with business partners. • Conduct regular market research to understand the various transportation

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Professor

California College of Business, Science & Technology

May 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)

• Developed and Deliver High-Impact Courses: Created and teach 9 comprehensive courses on supply chain management (SCM) principles, directly influencing the academic and professional growth of over 500 undergraduate and graduate students annually. • Analyze Domestic and International Supply Dynamics: Conduct 10 detailed modules on the complexities of domestic versus international supply chains, highlighting strategies for optimizing logistics and achieving a 20% improvement in supply chain efficiency. • Provide quality instruction to students while pursuing and maintaining current awareness of the developments and trends in supply chain management that will prepare students for the workforce, supporting the College's mission. • Provide

Transportation Network Manager

Nationsbenefits

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (1 year)

• Manage strategic Transportation Provider relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to the strategic plan for transportation providers for a national provider contract network. • Recruit transportation providers and/or identify growth opportunities within current network. • Partner with community-based organizations (CBO's) to provide alternative transportation solutions. • Participate in the development of responses for RFPs and presentations. • Participate in contract negotiations or related negotiations with transportation providers. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with business partners. • Conduct regular market research to understand the various transportation dynamics and requirements set forth by cli

Transportation Manager

Seaboard Solutions

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)

• Manage the execution, direction and coordination of all U.S. Transportation matters with the organization. This includes identifying, vetting, and managing the relationships with the most reliable vendor resources along with the most cost-effective pricing for all inland moves across the different conveyance options. • Manages all aspects of the Transportation Division services to include FCL, FTL and LTL and establishes quality transportation services.

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IMC/Motor Carriers Account Manager

Florida East Coast Railway

Sep 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 7 months)

• Worked directly with IMC and Motor Carriers to diagnose and design best-in-class logistical services using the FEC Railway's fast, safe, and efficient railroad network within Florida. Provide support for IMC and Motor Carriers by learning about and satisfying their logistical needs and service requirements of their customers. • Secured over $30 million in vendor transportation contracts for motor carriers, resulting in profit gains of 27% year over year. • Identified and followed-up with prospective customers that would benefit from FEC's suite of high-quality transportation services and capabilities, which resulted in the addition of over 40 new vendors to our customer base. • Presented and demonstrated logistical plans and cost to p

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Transportation Planner

Chiquita Brands International HQ

Jul 2015 - Sep 2020 (5 years 3 months)

• Primary responsibility is planning and routing daily shipments within the transportation management system to ensure that cost and service parameters are effectively achieved. • Tender shipments in accordance with approved routing guides provided by Chiquita Carrier Relations Management. • Communicate with Chiquita Express carriers to ensure that loads are managed properly, and capacity commitments are met. • Provide execution support as required to achieve or exceed Chiquita Express on time delivery and Quality/Cold Chain performance goals. • Demonstrate proficiency in working within portions of the transportation management system that involve rate maintenance, optimization, routing guides, facility/carrier profiles and settlement

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