Rick Hodges

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About Rick Hodges

If you need a haul, give me a call.” Resourceful and versatile global transportation, logistics, and business operations leader. Possess a “big picture” understanding of the supply chain – from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing to shipping. Proven ability to drive costs and wastes out of the supply chain while simultaneously improving quality. Known as a quiet servant leader who understands business and profits as well as people and motivation. Outstanding active listening, critical thinking, decision-making, negotiating, project management, and problem-solving skills. BS in Accounting. Core competencies include: » Supply chain and logistics management. As Director of Logistics at Propex, led a team that shipped 200M square yards of geotextiles (worth $112M), 117M square yards of carpet backing ($35M), and 15M pounds of concrete fibers ($21M) in 2018. Imported $5M of fabric from India annually; stored in multiple locations; consolidated for mixed-load shipping to customers in North America. Managed $3M freight spend with a $280K gross margin. » Fleet and transportation management. Led a team that peaked (2006-2015) at 30 drivers and 30 trucks at five plants in Georgia and Tennessee. Fleet consisted of bulk and van trailers. After a merger, consolidated legacy companies BP Amoco and Synthetic Industries into one fleet. » Business operations and customer service management. Led a team of 10 customer service reps (CSR) who managed $350M, or 70%, of the company’s business – domestic and international. As the PE firm divested two businesses in 2019, conducted physical inventory, repositioned finished goods inventory, while supporting those business units during the transitional period – without missing a single customer shipment. rljrenkr [at] epbfi.com 423-883-9566