Andrew Kerr

Key Engagements:

• Identified up-to ~$80M of EBITDA benefit for a top-5 frozen logistics shipper with greater-than $6B revenue. Transformational strategy included distribution footprint consolidation across top cold-storage providers, 4-walls improvement of internally-operated cold storage DCs, logistics outsourcing, and rate procurement strategies with reefer TL and rail providers.
• Identified and executed logistics initiative to implement TMS and LTL RFPs for a rigid packaging distributor, resulting in improved legacy freight planning systems and 13% of annual freight savings
• Created “network of the future” distribution strategy for a complex, multi-billion-dollar consumer products manufacturer with over 70 warehouses and 100 manufacturing plants. Identified over $100M in EBITDA savings opportunities through a comprehensive distribution footprint optimization analysis encompassing warehousing, freight, and inventory benefits.
• Executed 3PL RFP for a $2B apparel retailer to consolidate distribution footprint and reduce overall cost-to-serve by aligning the network strategy with future sourcing country of origin shifts.
• Identified and executed logistics initiative to implement TMS and LTL RFPs for a rigid packaging distributor, resulting in improved legacy freight planning systems and 13% of annual freight savings
• Proposed ocean freight strategy and 3PL management shift for $100B+ global consumer products company across 8 business units and 4 global regions. Capability and service improvements enabled estimated ~$51M run-rate EBITDA benefit.
• Implemented inbound freight process improvements to improve container utilization by over 5% while also improving service levels for major importer in an historic ocean freight market, resulting in EBITDA savings of ~$4M