Gregory A.

Strasma
4127 Saddle Horn Dr. ♦ Evans, GA 30809 ♦ (H) 706.869.1422 ♦ (M) 706.840.2840 ♦ grstrasma@comcast.net

Supply Chain and Logistics Professional

Operations Management / Vendor Negotiations / Materials Management

Management Purchasing and Supply Chain Development Expertise

Summary Extensive experience providing business strategies to aggressively implement cost reductions for multiple logistical
services including warehouse inventory control, with shipping patterns via ocean, rail, truck, LTL, and air to meet the
needs of multiple locations. In-depth understanding of core business processes, including communications, strategic
partner relationship development, purchasing of logistical services, material inventory management, carrier bid
process and contractual negotiations.
Project Management and Business Acumen
Able to define, communicate and fulfill project goals and break complex issues into manageable parts. Demonstrated
performance has resulted in a successful career and produced highly efficient material and logistical systems.
Exemplary Accomplishments
Consistently meet or exceed budgetary goals. Successful record of working with teams in the development of high-
quality deliverables. Received two peer issued awards during Dale Carnegie personal development course.
High Impact Communication
Ability to educate, sell and task complicated projects in multi-faceted and global environments. Forged techniques
are perfectly suited for purchasing of services, managing supply chain and logistical systems.

Career DAK Americas LLC – Leland, NC 2008-2009

Summary Senior Specialist Logistics – Procurement

Managed ocean, rail, truck, LTL, and air freight with an annual spend of $52 million per year. Reduced overall
spending of $2.3 million through improved purchasing techniques of logistical practices.

 Managed new ocean contracts, both bulk and containerized traffic saving over $600,000.
 Managed rail fleet acquisition analyzing costs of existing versus new opportunities saving $250,000.
 Managed rail freight contract negotiations saving $500,000.
 Managed bulk and dry van trucking saving $950,000 in base rate and fuel surcharges.

Georgia-Pacific LLC – Atlanta, GA 2007 - 2008

Transportation Manager
Managed transportation and outside warehouse needs with leadership and advice given to regional and local plant
management employees. Managed railroad contracts and rail car vendors helping to establish new and profitable
shipping opportunities and inventory control.
 Managed rail fleet of 1,500 cars and annual freight spend of over $37 million per year.
 Managed freight negotiations with vendors facilitating 35,000 rail shipments per year.
 Re-engineered rail fleet distribution saving $300,000 per year.
DSM Chemicals North America, Inc – Augusta, GA 2001 - 2007
Logistics Cost Analyst / SAP Key User
Managed and supervised local and national logistics contracts and issues. Managed inventory and material supply,
planning, and scheduling in multiple warehouse locations. Cultivated teamwork approach at all levels of
management for logistics and purchasing issues.
 Managed material and inventory control for multiple locations via ocean, rail, truck, and LTL.
 Managed rail fleet of 500 cars and annual freight spend over $13 million per year.
 Managed purchasing and leasing negotiation with vendors for equipment needs.
 Re-engineered rail fleet opportunities saving over $1.25 million per year.
MacMillan Bloedel Building Materials – Alpharetta, GA 1995 - 2000
Logistics Manager (Rail, Truck, and LTL for 15 US Dist. Centers)

Railroad Sales: Canadian National, CSXT, Union Pacific, and MKT – various locations 1983- 1995

Sales Account Manager – various commodities

Computer Skills include Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education University of Phoenix – Augusta, GA, MBA, Marketing (3.75 / 4.00 GPA), 2006
Dale Carnegie – Atlanta, GA, 1998, 12-week Personal Development Course, 1998
Eastern Illinois University – Charleston, IL, B.S., Business Administration, 1983