CURT LANDERS

curtlanders321@yahoo.com

Mansfield, TX 76063
(214)535-3696

Linkedin.com/in/curtlanders

SUMMARY

Supply Chain and Logistics Professional with more than 18 years leadership in the Aerospace, Telecommunications, and
Hi-Tech Electronics markets. Broadly experienced manager with expert level focus managing Global Trade Compliance,
Transportation Contract Negotiations, Carrier and Vendor Management, Logistics Spend, Forecasting, Reverse Logistics,
and Distribution Fulfillment. Proficient problem solving skills and effective communicator. Customer oriented, selfmotivated manager with expertise in cost reducing processes while maintaining analytical outlook and a high degree of
integrity. Ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop others.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Feb 2004 Oct 2014

Manager of Logistics-Supply Chain, iQor Global Services

Held 3 Titles with same organization due to 3 different acquisitions:

2004 -- Director of Global Logistics, Telmar Network Technology ;

2011 -- Director of Logistics, Jabil Aftermarket Services ; 2014 -- Manager, Logistics Supply Chain, iQor Global Services

2011-Oct 2014 Manager of Logistics-Supply Chain, iQor Global Services.

Operate in Senior capacity to manage Logistics functions in 14 distribution sites in North America, Central America,
Latin America. Responsibilities include:
Global Trade Compliance development of Import/Export Compliance and SOP for internal processes. Denied
Parties Screening, HTS classification, Export Control Classification Number, Customs Valuations, Entry Audits,
Surety Bond control/VAT, USPPI, Importer of Record.
Business Development -- ensure all incoming new business programs are fully Trade Compliant and provide
business development risk mitigation. Establish Logistics Modeling, Cost, and Best Practices for all programs.
Program Management Execute global Program Management strategies relating to Supply Chain / Logistics.
Carrier Management established Preferred Carrier Network, for all modes of transportation corporate wide.
Oversee Quarterly Business Reviews with selected carriers. Manage strategic partnership with global carriers.
Quarterly Scorecard Reviews - work with internal departments within Supply Chain for Vendors and Customers.
Frequent negotiations with critical suppliers of transportation/logistics services including carriers, freight
forwarders, and brokerage firms. Establish RFP/RFQ processes and selection for external service providers.
Accurately forecast and manage Logistics/Transportation spend of $12MM annually, associated with $1.5B in
annual sales volume corporate wide.
Key liaison between functional groups within the Supply Chain and prime decision maker for Solutions.
2004-2011Director of Global Logistics, Telmar Network Technology (prior to acquisition by Jabil, iQor). Manage
Distribution Center operations including:
Shipping, Transportation, Production Control, and Quality Inspection departments relating to order fulfillment
of telecom and electronic equipment. Direct report of up to 21 employees and 3 supervisors.
Coordinate and prioritize all outbound transactions and daily activities.
Wrote Process and Packaging standards to improve efficiency and sustain 98% OTD, 0.02% damage return rate.
Eliminated out-sourced 3rd party logistics provider by bringing in logistical functions in house.
Implemented changes that turned Transportation expenses from a net $1MM loss to profitability.
Prepare Supply Chain dashboard statistics and Key Performance Indicators for presentation to executive team.
Conduct periodic performance evaluations, transfers, hires and disciplinary actions for departmental personnel.

Jan 2000 Feb 2004

Traffic Supervisor, Airbus Helicopters (formerly American Eurocopter)
--Responsible for planning, supervising, and directing all logistical duties, including shipping staff, domestic and
international shipments, and movement of helicopters. Key decision maker directly involved with over $1MM in
transportation spend annually. Developed and implemented procedures to ensure the expeditious materials handling
and transportation of products to, from and within AEC. Assign duties to the appropriate personnel within the
traffic/shipping departments. Negotiate transportation cost and freight rates with motorfreight and airfreight carriers,
as well as forwarders and brokers. Ensure employees are provided with proper training under DOT/OSHA regulations
for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous material. Assumed all duties of previous contracted employment
of DAHER Golden Eagle.
Dec 1997 Jan 2000
Import/Export Supervisor, DAHER Golden Eagle (France)
--Under contract with American Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). Responsible for handling logistics, distribution,
import/export operations of aviation products. Coordinated AECs imports with designated customs broker and airlines.
Handled all exportation of goods to customers, including air waybills, commercial invoices and export declarations.
Apr 1993 Dec 1997 Assistant Manager, Foot Locker (various locations throughout DFW area)

EDUCATION

1995-1996 Tarrant County College

Euless, TX
1999-2001, 2003 University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
Business, Management, Economics Graduated with B.B.A. in Management May 2003
2001-2002 University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Business, Global Logistics, Operations Mgmt. Graduated with B.B.A. in Global Logistics Fall 2002

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/TRAI NING

1998 IATA License to ship Dangerous Goods updated 2000, 2002, 2010, and 2012

1999 Certified Forklift Instructor updated 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013

2002 Received CTL Professional Certification (Certified in Transportation and Logistics) from The American Society
of Transportation and Logistics. www.astl.org

2013 Awarded Bronze Certification of Jabil LEAN Six Sigma program.

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, WDS Inventory System, Trancollector software, SAP, JD Edwards
Inventory Database, and am an Oracle SuperUser.

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