Jennifer Kirkwood
Jennifer Kirkwood

Senior Logistics and Operations Specialist

Actively looking · Member since 13 Oct 2026
Location
Ocean Springs, United States
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a logistics and operations specialist with experience coordinating outbound transportation, managing carrier performance, and improving service outcomes in remote, fast-paced environments.

I use Power BI and advanced Excel to build KPI dashboards, scorecards, and audit-ready reports that support data-driven cost and service decisions. My analysis focuses on on-time delivery, late-unit trends, recurring operational issues, and carrier accountability.

I have managed end-to-end transportation execution, including dispatching, routing, carrier follow-up, exception resolution, invoice auditing, fee processing, and compliance documentation. I am comfortable working across multiple markets and operational sites.

I collaborate closely with operations leaders, carrier partners, internal teams, and clients to resolve delays and implement corrective actions. I lead structured KPI discussions and translate operational data into practical action plans.

My background also includes business and finance administration, warranty claims, dispatch scheduling, executive support, accounts payable, regulatory documentation, and reporting. I bring a conscientious, customer-focused approach to operational accuracy and continuous improvement.

Skills

18 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Senior Vehicle Operations Specialist Cox Automotive

Served as Auction Operations Performance Manager and primary operations contact for three Manheim auction sites. Coordinated daily outbound transportation execution, dispatched loads to carrier partners through DHL Supply Chain and Oracle Fusion ERP TMS, monitored routing and pickup schedules, and resolved carrier exceptions.

Built Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel reports to track carrier KPIs, late units, recurring issues, and operational patterns. Led weekly KPI meetings with operations managers, audited invoices and fees in AS/400, maintained compliance documentation, and developed corrective action plans that improved on-time delivery performance by 30% at Manheim New Orleans.

Business & Finance Manager Coast Harley-Davidson

Oversaw business and finance administration activities, including vehicle titling, warranty compliance, regulatory documentation, accounts payable, and commission reporting.

Maintained accurate, audit-ready financial records and documentation while supporting operational compliance and administrative processes.

Warranty Claims Administrator / Dispatcher Mandal Pontiac Buick GMC

Administered high-volume warranty claims and maintained documentation supporting compliance, payroll, and operational reporting.

Managed dispatch scheduling during peak periods, coordinating workload and service activity while maintaining organized, audit-ready records.

Executive Assistant Baber's Inc.

Supported executive leadership with reporting, documentation, correspondence, and special projects.

Balanced cash receipts from 45 stores and provided customer-focused administrative support while maintaining accurate financial and operational records.

Education

Learning history

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Associate of Arts Degree, Business Management & Administration

Associate of Arts degree in Business Management and Administration.

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