Lisa Ledezma

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About Lisa Ledezma

With over a decade of strategic leadership in logistics and supply chain management, specializing in optimizing operations, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expertise spans international shipping, freight management, and market benchmarking, with a proven track record of substantial cost savings and operational efficiency. As Supply Chain Coordinator at Vintage Wine Estates, tackled production roadblocks and prevented line shutdowns by analyzing MRP data. Managed liquid bulk transfer and production scheduling, developing SOPs for optimal driver utilization, resulting in 100% availability. Investigated and corrected errors, significantly reducing heel charges and enhancing customer satisfaction. At Emery Oleochemicals, implemented driver utilization procedures, reducing downtime and enhancing transfer efficiency. Proactively investigated process errors, decreasing heel charges and improving cost efficiency. Developed SOPs and work instructions, improving transfer planning and logistics operations across various modes. As Logistics Planner/Scheduler at Valeo Climate Control, created a centralized ordering system, reducing task time and increasing efficiency. Improved workplace safety by relocating screw storage, reducing accident risks. Analyzed transportation aspects, achieving significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency. As Transportation Manager at DuBois Oleochemicals, standardized DOT compliance, reducing infractions and improving compliance. Negotiated lower freight rates, cutting transportation costs significantly. Partnered with third-party firms to enhance logistics efficiency, and maximized freight claim reimbursements through detailed analysis. In earlier roles as Logistics Specialist and Freight Coordinator at DuBois Oleochemicals, established reliable transportation solutions, reducing costs and improving reliability. Trained warehouse staff to load containers efficiently, reducing transit time by 14%. Implemented intermodal transportation, achieving significant cost savings. Centralized maintenance services, improving cost visibility and efficiency. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with international work experience, excelling in cross-functional team environments. Passionate about continuous improvement and innovative solutions, consistently transforming underperforming operations into efficient, cost-effective logistics hubs, driving performance and exceeding business objectives.