1. Natalie Salazar
8316 Parmenter Dr. Parma, OH 44129
Mobile:440-915-0916 ● E-mail: nas000@msn.com
Logistics Manager & Operations Supervisor
Supply Chain / Distribution / Route Implementation / Traffic / Weights & Inspections / Freight Audits
Seasoned Logistics Manager with more than 17 years of experience in global supply chain, exportation, distribution,
operations, warehousing, and sales verticals in the logistics/transportation industry. Unique background encompassing
private fleets and 3PL responsibilities. Highly motivated manager with keen logistical, analytical, problem-solving, team
building skills. Results oriented professional looking to utilize my vast knowledge of the transportation industry with a
company that is progressive and goal driven.
Areas of Expertise
 Supply chain and resource management
 International Freight Documentation & Translation
 International Exportation via Ocean / Air
 Fluent in Spanish
 Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
 Reverse Logistics
 On-time performance metrics
 DOT Regulations
 Invoicing / Freight Auditing
 LTL / Dedicated / Over-The-Road / Rail
 Warehousing & Distribution
 Carrier Procurement
 Cross-Functional Team Training
 Multi-site Operations
 Hazmat Operations
 AS400 / TMW / LMS / Platforms
 Break-Bulk
 ERP Platforms ex. Sytelyne / Salesforce
 Letters of Credit
 Inventory Reconciliation
Experience
ChickMaster Incubator, Medina, OH 2015-Present
Traffic Supervisor/Sales - Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for all domestic and international shipments.
Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
Arranged, secured, exported, and managed all of the customer orders including the preparation of all required customs documents,
profiles, and certificates.
Exportation of shipments include Ocean, Air, Small Package, Courier, Domestic, Rail and LTL.
Duties also include invoicing, on time performance monitoring, scheduling, cost analysis, and customer service.
Central Transport, Brook Park, OH 2014-2015
Weights and Inspections Audit Manager- Identified the company’s strengths and weaknesses and implemented policies, standards and
changes to operations, for optimal productivity and bottom line results.
Performed audits and inspections on freight including weight, dimensions, classes and commodities to generate additional revenue.
Generated an additional 37,000 dollars of revenue the 1st month.
Inspected and monitored freight for the largest and busiest break-bulk terminal in the Central Transport network.
Scale verification and calibration, tow motor operation, dock safety, and other warehouse duties also performed.
Palogix International, Clinton MI 2011-2014
Operations Manager- Directed daily operations including scheduling (both routes and staff), data analysis, finances, track and trace,
problem solving, and conflict resolution between plants, carriers, drivers and staff.
Directed several fleets of privately owned & company owned equipment into and out of Mexico, Canada, and the US., including various
platforms of small parcel carriers.

2. Performed route optimization, coordinated pick-ups, deliveries and carriers all to ensure and implement an on-time performance
percentage tier.
A bilingual liaison between customers and carriers.
Ensured the proper utilization and optimization of equipment to save on cost to add to the bottom line. Presented carrier-performance
metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team.
Briefed CEO & President along with Senior Level management on a daily basis to report any issues and or concerns.
Univar USA, Twinsburg, OH 2011-2011
Operations/Analyst- Maintained daily operations of shipments and hazardous material coming in and out of the facility.
Confirmed material integrity, material compliance, inventory reconciliation and quality control of various Hazardous, Food, Technical
Grade products. Including packaging and distribution.
Lead branch quarantine meetings to ensure inventory count, damages and expiration were discussed on a weekly basis to prevent loss
of revenue, present and or future business.
Waste Disposal, creating proper hazmat shipping descriptions for carrier paperwork.
Ryder International, Novi, MI 2006-2011
Operations Supervisor/Coordinator- Coordinated and arranged the daily operations department including the setup & procurement of
all expedited & adhoc needs of 7 different automotive/nuclear plants both domestic and international.
Forecasted and compiled data to on a daily basis to view potential disturbances and ensure a fast & appropriate logistical/managerial
response to keep material moving towards the customers.
Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data and also track and trace of shipments.
Negotiate costs for premium or specialized equipment moves for a multitude of accounts.
Matrix Expedited, Flint, MI 2005-2006
Logistics Specialist- Created, Developed, and implemented dedicated lanes for our fleet to service several 3PL companies.
Procured carriers, drivers, and assets to improve the overall optimization of fleet and to generate additional revenue to the bottom line.
Designed, created, and implemented dedicated lanes and expedited lanes.
Created a strong carrier/customer relationship with Magna & Ryder that is still viable today.
Menlo Worldwide, Auburn Hills, MI 2000-2005
Account Supervisor- One of four original members on the automotive start up group in Auburn Hills.
Created the setup and startup for l several launches in the automotive division.
Procured carriers, designed routes, bid lanes, worked in plant as an engineer to provide in house logistical support.
Worked with multiple carriers/agents to set up their EDI capability.
Assigned shipments to carriers in our centralized database.
Education/Training
Specs Howard School of Broadcasting Course Completion 2006
Davison Senior High Diploma 1993