Eric Joiner, Jr. , DLP

Current

Regional Customer Manager - Americas at DHL Global Customer Solutions

Past

Director, Cross Channel Sales at DHL Express
Chief Operating Officer at Global Link Logistics
Vice President, Global Logistics Solutions at APL Logistics, Ltd.

Director, Strategic Alliances / Senior Business Consultant at Celarix, Inc.
Asst. Vice President, Electronic Commerce at P&O Nedlloyd, Ltd.

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Education

Auburn University

Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Logistics and Supply Chain

Websites

My Blog

Eric Joiner, Jr. , DLP’s Summary

I am a 25 year logistics industry veteran with experience in both domestic and international supply chain practices. I have successfully implemented and managed a wide variety of client supply chain solutions ranging from consolidation, deconsolidation, warehousing, domestic trucking, ocean liner shipping, heavyweight air freight and parcel express.

I have specific experience working with Fortune 500 customers in the CPG, Electronics, retail and engineering and manufacturing verticals. Above all, I am a builder and leader of effective teams who plays well with colleagues at all levels.

I am looking to build my network of similarly interested professionals both in my industry and those that I serve.

Sincerely,

Eric J. Joiner, Jr.

Eric Joiner, Jr. , DLP’s Specialties:

I am the founder and publisher of freightdawg.com - an industry specific logistics blog. http://www.freightdawg.com. My expertise in a wide range of subjects is demonstrated there.

I am a "Distinguished Logistics Professional (DLP)" as certified by the American Society of Transportation & Logistics. I am also a member of the board of directors of AST&L.

Eric Joiner, Jr. , DLP’s Experience

Regional Customer Manager - Americas

DHL Global Customer Solutions

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

I manage multi-national customers in the Americas for DHL's Global Sales team known as GCS. GCS handles DHL's most strategic accounts globally, with most customers having available logistics and transportation spends north of 1 billion euros.

GCS provides a single face to the customer, representing all business units within Deutsche Post World Net, including Express, Forwarding, Mail, Air and Ocean Freight, contract logistics solutions and supporting technologies.

My area of focus is in the Engineering and Manufacturing sector covering North and South America.
Director, Cross Channel Sales

DHL Express

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DHL; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

September 2004 — June 2007 (2 years 10 months)

Strategic leader responsible for multi-business unit sales activities across DHL parcel and international heavy freight divisions as well as Exel Contract Logistics business. I also manage DHL's North American integration activities for Exel.

I managed multi-million dollar, multi-business unit deals. My primary responsibility is quarterbacking complex supply chain deals leveraging the varied assets of DPWN.
Chief Operating Officer

Global Link Logistics

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

May 2003 — November 2003 (7 months)

General Management position responsible for this firms international NVOCC operations. All staff including CFO reported to me. I managed all operations, staff organization, finance, IT strategy, carrier service relationships and (some) rate negotiation. Recruited to this position by a venture capital firm who took a majority ownership stake in the business. P&L responsibility for $80 million dollar a year firm. My job was specifically to grow GLL into an asset the VC could later sell to a strategic investor.
Vice President, Global Logistics Solutions

APL Logistics, Ltd.

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

February 2001 — May 2003 (2 years 4 months)

I managed a portfolio of NOL Groups largest global accounts for both the APL Liner and Logistics companies. Using a bundled approach, I developed sophisticated supply chain solutions using NOL Groups abilities in liner shipping, consolidation, NVO, deconsolidation, warehousing, intermodal, domestic freight management (LTL and FTL), forwarding, air freight, value added services and logistics technologies. Position required a high degree of hands on activity in procedural and implementation management of solutions once selected.
Director, Strategic Alliances / Senior Business Consultant

Celarix, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 1999 — February 2001 (1 year 9 months)

Celarix (was) a leading developer of web-based logistics applications. Position responsibilities included product and market development of tariff management, visibility, booking and contract management applications. Heavy customer contact in the US, Asia and Europe was required in order to establish the company’s brand in these global regions. Due to my e-commerce and logistics experience, I served as a subject matter expert in design of all Celarix products and services.
Asst. Vice President, Electronic Commerce

P&O Nedlloyd, Ltd.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

March 1988 — June 1999 (11 years 4 months)

I spent 12 years at PONL. With various positions climbing the ladder. Starting in Sales, then regional trade management and Import sales management in Southern USA. Last position was as AVP of ECommerce reporting to COO in New Jersey. I developed P&O’s Internet business strategy, business process analysis, and implementation of Electronic Commerce standards for North America.

Eric Joiner, Jr. , DLP’s Education

Auburn University

BS , Marketing and Transportation , September 1979 — January 1984

Additional Information

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My Blog

Eric Joiner, Jr. , DLP’s Interests:

logistics, logistics software, transportation, logistics consulting, logistics management, freight logistics, logistics services, transportation logistics, third party logistics, reverse logistics, supply chain logistics management, distribution, retail distribution, global logistics, WERC, warehousing logistics, logistics manager, council of logistics management, ups logistics, logistics transportation, FedEx, Fed-Ex, DHL, UPS