Thomas Mozny

818 Wedgewood Court, Lindenhurst, Illinois 60046

224.730.0242
847.395.1324
Tmozny@aol.com

SUMMARY PROFILE
Highly dependable, well-organized and profit-driven professional with more than
eight years of dynamic Global and Domestic Freight Forwarding experience within
an International company. Creative problem solver and customer-focused leader wi
th extensive background in operations, project, planning and time/resource manag
ement. History of success in coordinating complex logistical functions for multi
-million dollar projects and negotiating favorable price and cost structures wit
h suppliers and freight forwarders. Exhibit strong command in developing and imp
lementing cost-reduction and inventory control initiatives. Well-versed English,
German, Dutch and Afrikaans.

KEY STRENGTHS
- Project Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Purchasing / Inventory Control
- Supplier Negotiation
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting / Cost Efficiency
- Relationship Building
- Accounting Operations

CAREER OVERVIEW

ASSC INC., Lindenhurst, IL

Owner / Consultant Apr 2009-Present
Provide freight consultation services to clients and recommend competitive solut
ions to streamline their logistical systems and processes in both domestic and i
nternational settings.

DMG AMERICA, Itasca, IL

Logistics Manager Oct 2001-Apr 2009
Oversaw domestic and international transportation and freight forwarding operati
on of all distribution centers based in the United States and factories in Europ
e. Built and managed the Inventory Control and the Purchasing departments. Activ
ely involved in the negotiations with suppliers and transportation companies to
establish better pricing structures. Administered invoicing, payables and receiv
ables, and presented monthly projections to senior management. Collaborated with
peers in analyzing, forecasting and developing revenue goals and strategic plan
s as well as providing logistical support for yearly trade shows.
- Successfully negotiated new favorable terms with channel partners that r
esulted in $3M+ cost reduction over the last five years.
- Led the implementation of a more efficient inventory control system that
significantly increased management processes and realized cost savings.
- Coordinated the migration of the company from its existing facilities to
new premises within 14 days; instrumental for saving 45% on moving costs and ga
rnered an extra bonus for the smooth transfer.
- Played an integral role in reducing warehousing costs by 25%.
- Restructured the Logistics Department and centralized their operation fo
r varying distribution centers into one local department.
- Devised operational efficiencies for purchasing and warehousing practice
s that generated an average of $500K savings in reduced operating expenses.

AFRICAN EXTRAVAGANZA TOUR OPERATOR, Windhoek, Namibia

General Manager, Logistics Jan 1997-Dec 2000
Solely managed the Logistical Department held responsible for flourishing safari
operation with 60 plus rental vehicles, fully equipped with safari equipment an
d catering to more than 5,000 tourists annually.
- Developed the Self-Drive Department for the companyâ⠬⠢s fleet of rental cars and
uipment, which resulted in additional revenue of $2M yearly.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration in Project Management (Expected graduation: 20
12)
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Administration
University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Certificate in Commercial Law and Communication
University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa